Re-roofs, flat roofs, leadwork, gutters and repairs around Peterborough. I'll come and look, tell you what it needs and give you a written price.
From a single slipped tile to a full re‑roof, I turn up when I say, explain what I find and leave the site tidy.
Every price is itemised, with no obligation to go ahead.
Public liability insurance on every job.
Old tiles and rubbish taken away, and the area swept before I go.
Based in Peterborough and surrounding areas.
Many services. From the ridge down to the brickwork.
Re-roofs and repairs on tiled and slate roofs, from whole houses down to porches.
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EPDM rubber flat roofs for extensions, garages and dormers.
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Fibreglass (GRP) flat roofs, including balconies you can walk on.
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Lead flashings, valleys and chimney work, cut and dressed by hand.
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Leaks, slipped tiles, storm damage and chimney work.
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Gutters and downpipes cleared, repaired or replaced.
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Rotten timber boards replaced with uPVC fascias, soffits and bargeboards.
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Weatherboard cladding for garden rooms, extensions and outbuildings, with trims and soffits to finish.
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Checks, clearing and small repairs for homeowners, landlords and letting agents.
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Brickwork, repointing and small building jobs, often alongside roof work.
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Pitched roofingTile and slate re-roofs and repairsRe-roofs and repairs on tiled and slate roofs, from whole houses down to porches.
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Rubber roofingEPDM flat roofs and box guttersEPDM rubber flat roofs for extensions, garages and dormers.
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Fibreglass roofingGRP flat roofs and balconiesFibreglass (GRP) flat roofs, including balconies you can walk on.
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LeadworkFlashings, valleys and chimneysLead flashings, valleys and chimney work, cut and dressed by hand.
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Repairs & chimneysLeaks, storm damage, chimneys, leadLeaks, slipped tiles, storm damage and chimney work.
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GutteringClearing, repairs and replacementGutters and downpipes cleared, repaired or replaced.
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Fascias & soffitsNew uPVC boards, vents and dry vergeRotten timber boards replaced with uPVC fascias, soffits and bargeboards.
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CladdingWeatherboard cladding and soffitsWeatherboard cladding for garden rooms, extensions and outbuildings, with trims and soffits to finish.
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Property maintenanceUpkeep for homes and landlordsChecks, clearing and small repairs for homeowners, landlords and letting agents.
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General buildingBrickwork, repointing, small buildsBrickwork, repointing and small building jobs, often alongside roof work.
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The lead roof over this bay window was leaking, so I replaced it with fibreglass. Here's the job from start to finish.
The old lead roof over the bay had started letting water in.
Up close: the old lead, worn and stained.
Lead stripped off, a new deck laid and edge trims fitted.
From the garden, with the new trims following the shape of the bay.
Finished in fibreglass with a dark grey topcoat.
One seamless layer, turned up the wall at the back.
A closer look at the finished roof.
Scroll down to see a roof go on, layer by layer.
1Rafters
I check the timbers first and sort out anything rotten, split or sagging before anything goes on top.
2Breathable membrane
This goes over the rafters. It keeps wind-driven rain out and lets damp air out of the loft.
3Treated battens
These are nailed across the rafters at the right spacing for the slate or tile, so every row lines up.
4Slates or tiles
Each one is laid and nailed by hand, lapping the row below so the water runs off.
5Lead flashing
Lead is dressed into the joint wherever the roof meets a chimney or a wall, so water can't get in there.
6Ridge
Ridge tiles close off the top and are fixed down so they stay put in high winds.
7Fascia and gutter
A new fascia and gutter at the bottom catch the water and carry it away from the walls.
Most roofs show the signs long before water gets in. This slate roof is a good example of what to look out for.
Lichen growth
Lichen spreading across the slates holds damp against them and slowly wears the surface away.
Broken slates
Cracked slates, with broken pieces left lying loose on the roof.
Slipped and missing slates
Slates sliding out of line and leaving gaps, so rain can reach the felt and battens underneath.
Seeing any of these on your roof? Send me a photo on WhatsApp and I'll tell you what I can see.
The verge is the mortar edge where the roof tiles finish at the top of a gable wall. This one had cracked and was coming away, so I stripped it out and rebuilt it.
01The old verge
The old cement verge had cracked and was coming away, with moss in the gaps.
02Stripped back
I lifted the edge tiles and knocked out all the old mortar.
03New undercloak
A new undercloak along the edge, with the tiles laid back on top.
04Fresh mortar
The tiles bedded on fresh mortar and finished to a smooth, straight edge.
05Finished
A clean, even line from the eaves up to the ridge.
06From below
The new verge from the flat roof below the gable.
07End on
The whole gable end at sunset.
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BeforeAfterRepairs & chimneys
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Meticulous roofing, honest estimates, and my name on every job.
Why choose LJC
Roofs, gutters, leadwork and the building jobs that go with them. Tap a service to see what's involved.
Re-roofs and repairs on tiled and slate roofs, from whole houses down to porches.
Most houses round here have a pitched roof in tile or slate. I do full re-roofs, new felt and battens, and repairs on roofs that are mostly sound but have a problem in one spot.
BeforeAfterRecent job
Old felt and battens stripped out, new breathable membrane and treated battens fitted.
More jobs like thisEPDM rubber flat roofs for extensions, garages and dormers.
EPDM is a single sheet of rubber laid over the whole flat roof, so there are no seams to leak. It suits extensions, garages, dormers and box gutters, and it doesn't crack in frost or heat.
BeforeAfterRecent job
Worn, patched dormer roof stripped off and re-covered in one sheet of EPDM rubber.
More jobs like thisFibreglass (GRP) flat roofs, including balconies you can walk on.
A fibreglass roof is laid wet and sets hard into one seamless layer, then gets a coloured topcoat. You can walk on it, so it's a good choice for balconies as well as extensions and dormers.
BeforeAfterRecent job
A leaking lead roof over a bay window, replaced with seamless fibreglass.
More jobs like thisLead flashings, valleys and chimney work, cut and dressed by hand.
Lead keeps the water out where a roof meets a wall, a chimney or a window. I cut and dress it by hand, and replace flashings that have lifted, split or been pinched.
BeforeAfterRecent job
Tired lead along a stone wall replaced with new step flashing.
More jobs like this
Leaks, slipped tiles, storm damage and chimney work.
A small leak left alone soon means a new ceiling as well. I find where the water's actually getting in and fix that, from one slipped tile to a whole chimney stack.
BeforeAfterRecent job
Cracked cement fillet chipped out and replaced with new lead flashings.
More jobs like thisGutters and downpipes cleared, repaired or replaced.
Blocked or leaking gutters send rainwater down your walls instead of into the drain, and that's how damp patches and stained brickwork start. I clear, repair and replace gutters and downpipes.
BeforeAfterRecent job
Split, perished gutter lining stripped out and relined with a new rubber membrane.
More jobs like thisRotten timber boards replaced with uPVC fascias, soffits and bargeboards.
Fascias and soffits are the boards along the edge of your roof. They hold the gutters and keep birds and weather out of the loft. When the wood rots, I replace it with uPVC that doesn't need painting.
Recent job
Rotten timber behind the gutter replaced with new anthracite fascia and soffit boards.
More jobs like thisWeatherboard cladding for garden rooms, extensions and outbuildings, with trims and soffits to finish.
Cladding gives a garden room, extension or outbuilding a clean, weatherproof outside. I fit a breathable membrane and treated battens first, then the boards, with trims round the corners and windows, and a timber soffit under any overhang.
Checks, clearing and small repairs for homeowners, landlords and letting agents.
Small jobs done now save bigger bills later. I check roofs and gutters, clear moss and blockages, and sort out repairs before a sale, before a new tenancy or after a survey.
Brickwork, repointing and small building jobs, often alongside roof work.
A lot of roof jobs need a bit of building work too. I do the brickwork, repointing and small jobs myself, so you're not chasing a second trade.
Tap the part of the house that's giving you trouble to see the usual signs and what I'd do about it.
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When to call me
Still not sure? Send me a photo on WhatsApp and I'll tell you what I can see.
The same four steps on every job.
Call, WhatsApp or use the form. A photo of the problem helps.
I come out, look at the roof and give you a written, itemised price.
Booked in for a day that suits you. I'll explain what I'm doing as I go.
Rubbish taken away and the area swept, then we walk round it together before I leave.
Can't see yours? Call or WhatsApp 07979 149386.
Slipped or missing tiles, damp patches on a ceiling, daylight in the loft or a dip in the roof line are the usual signs. If you're not sure, send me a photo on WhatsApp and I'll tell you what I can see.
If the problem is in one spot and the rest of the roof is sound, a repair is usually enough. If the felt and battens have perished all over, a re-roof can cost less in the long run than repairing it again and again. I'll tell you what I find and talk you through the options.
Yes. I come out, look at the job and give you a written price. There's no obligation.
It depends on the job and the weather. Most small repairs take a day or less, and a full re-roof takes longer. You'll get a rough timescale with the quote.
I'm based in Peterborough and work within about 12 miles. See the list of areas.
What you can expect when you hire me, and the work to back it up.
LJC Roofing is my own business, based in Peterborough. I put my name on it because I stand behind my work. Every roof is a reflection of me, so I take personal pride in getting it right, from the first visit to the final check.
On a roof, it's the small things that keep your home dry for years to come. I'd always rather take the time to do it properly than cut corners to finish quickly.
Every estimate is itemised in plain English, so you can see exactly what you're paying for. No hidden costs, no jargon and no pressure.
I treat every home with care and respect, and I don't consider a job finished until you're completely happy with it.
One re-roof on a semi, from a few angles. Drag along the line to look round it.
A hipped roof on a semi, re-tiled in grey. Next door's is still the old roof, so you can see the difference.
Straight, even rows from the eaves to the ridge, with lead round the chimney where it meets next door.
Matching grey hip tiles running straight down to the gutter.
The front slope, with the ladders still up.
Pick a type of job, then tap one to compare before and after.
BeforePitched roofing
I stripped the tiles back to the old felt and battens, then fitted new breathable membrane and treated battens ready for tiling.
BeforeRepairs & chimneys
The cement fillet round the chimney had cracked. I chipped it out back to the brick and replaced it with new lead flashings dressed over the tiles.
BeforePitched roofing
The felt and battens had worn out. I re-roofed it with interlocking tiles and put new lead flashings where it meets the walls.
BeforeGuttering
The lining of this box gutter under the solar panels had split and perished. I stripped it out and relined it with new rubber membrane and edge trims.
BeforeLeadwork
The old lead against the stone wall had lifted. I replaced it with new step flashing, cut into the joints and dressed over the tiles.
BeforeRubber roofing
The covering on this dormer had worn thin and been patched. I stripped it off and re-covered it in a single sheet of EPDM rubber with new edge trims.
BeforePitched roofing
These glazed panels were stained, taped up and past saving. I took them off and slated that section of roof.
BeforeRepairs & chimneys
The stack was covered in lichen and the mortar was crumbling. I raked out and repointed the joints, dressed new lead round the base and re-bedded the ridge tiles either side.
BeforeFascias & soffits
The soffit behind the gutter had rotted through. I cut out the old timber and fitted new anthracite fascia and soffit boards.
BeforeFibreglass roofing
The lead roof over this bay window was leaking. I stripped it off, laid a new deck, fitted new edge trims and covered it in fibreglass with a dark grey topcoat.
Tell me about the job and I'll arrange a time to come and look.
Call, WhatsApp or use the form. A photo of the problem helps.
I come out, look at the roof and give you a written, itemised price.
Booked in for a day that suits you. I'll explain what I'm doing as I go.
Rubbish taken away and the area swept, then we walk round it together before I leave.
I'm based in Peterborough and work within about 12 miles. Tap a place to find it on the map.
Distances are as the crow flies from the city centre. If your town isn't listed, ask anyway.
