When a roof fails in Daventry, you need a local response you can rely on. Northampton Roofing Services cover Daventry and all NN11 postcodes for same-day emergency roofing — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
An active leak or storm damage needs making safe fast. Here is what counts as an emergency and what we do first.
When it is not the answer: If there is no active leak and the roof is stable, a booked repair is cheaper than an emergency call-out Read the full guide.
1960s-70s expansion-town estates dominate, with open access; the older core around Sheaf Street is tighter. Elevated position (over 120m) makes Daventry one of the windier, frostier spots in the county.
We cover Sheaf Street, New Street and the wider NN11 area, and price every emergency roofing job against the specific stock and access on your street — not a one-size guess.
The emergency roofing work we do around Daventry is shaped by the local stock: The way we approach it depends on your property and street. 1960s-70s expansion-town estates dominate, with open access; the older core around Sheaf Street is tighter. That local reality — the stock era, the access, and elevated position (over 120m) makes daventry one of the windier, frostier spots in the county — is exactly what we price against, rather than a one-size national rate.
Done properly, locally. Make-safe stops the damage first; the permanent, guaranteed repair follows once it is safe and dry. Make-safe work carries our workmanship guarantee once the permanent repair is completed. Because we are based here and rely on our Daventry reputation, we turn up when we say, keep the site tidy — we prioritise stopping damage to your home; expect fast, focused work and a follow-up for the permanent fix — and stand behind every job in writing. We cover Sheaf Street, New Street and the surrounding roads, and we are happy for you to get other quotes: a proper roofer expects it.
Emergency roofing in Daventry follows the patterns of its housing stock.
We operate a same-day priority system across the whole of Northamptonshire. Emergency calls received before 2pm are attended the same day in virtually all cases. We carry temporary weatherproofing materials on every van — if a full repair can't be completed on the day, we make the roof safe before leaving. No call-out fee. Full repair quoted on site before work starts.
We take your call and talk you through making things safe until we arrive.
We stop the water ingress and secure loose or dangerous elements first.
Once safe, we identify the cause and what permanent repair is needed.
You get a clear quote for the permanent fix, with no pressure.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Make-safe call-out | Same day |
| Temporary weatherproofing | 1-2 hours |
| Permanent repair booked | Within days |
We attend in most weather to make safe; permanent repairs follow once conditions allow.
Make-safe is done from ladders or a tower; permanent repairs may need scaffold, quoted separately. Scaffold is specified for: the permanent repair where working at height beyond a make-safe is involved - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
1960s-70s expansion-town estates dominate, with open access; the older core around Sheaf Street is tighter. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through West Northamptonshire Council; allow a few working days on streets like Sheaf Street, New Street where space is tight.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Same-day make-safe call-out | £150-£350 | Stops the damage |
| Temporary weatherproofing | £150-£400 | Per area |
| Emergency chimney make-safe | £250-£600 | Access-dependent |
| Permanent repair | From £200 | Quoted after make-safe |
Worked example: A make-safe on a storm-lifted flashing off the Wellingborough Road: around £280 to secure, with the permanent lead repair quoted separately.
No deposit on repairs under £500. Staged payments on larger jobs - nothing up front before materials are on site. All prices include VAT; a written itemised quote every time.
Covering NN11 and surrounding postcodes.
Make-safe work carries our workmanship guarantee once the permanent repair is completed.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
We prioritise stopping damage to your home; expect fast, focused work and a follow-up for the permanent fix. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
We make safe in almost any weather; the permanent, guaranteed repair is completed once it is safe and dry to do so. Elevated position (over 120m) makes Daventry one of the windier, frostier spots in the county.
"Lost four ridge tiles in the March storm. Northampton Roofing attended same day, re-bedded the full ridge while up there. Good, thorough work."
"1980s semi — nail sickness confirmed across the rear slope. Replaced the section properly. Clear pricing, no surprises."
"Garage flat roof was failing — original 1980s felt. Replaced with GRP. No more leaks and it looks much better."
Emergency calls before 2pm are attended same-day across Daventry and all NN11 postcodes. Evening and weekend emergencies — call 0160 428 1189 and we will confirm availability immediately. We carry temporary weatherproofing on every van.
No call-out fee. You pay for the work carried out. We quote clearly on site before any work begins. This applies to all emergency call-outs across Daventry and the surrounding area.
Storm-stripped tiles, sudden leaks, structural damage, fallen chimney pots, missing ridge tiles and any opening letting water into the property. If you are unsure whether it qualifies — call 0160 428 1189 and describe it. We would rather you called unnecessarily than left a problem to worsen.
Yes. If a full repair cannot be completed on the emergency visit, we apply a temporary weatherproof fix before leaving. A full repair visit is then booked as a follow-up, usually within 48 to 72 hours.
Yes — we cover Daventry and all NN postcodes seven days a week for emergency roofing. Weekend and bank holiday call-outs are available. Call 0160 428 1189 at any time.
If water is entering the property: move valuables away from the affected area, place containers to collect drips, and if water is near electrical fittings switch off the circuit at the consumer unit. Do not go onto the roof yourself. We will be with you as quickly as possible.
Emergency call-out and make-safe starts from £150. Full repairs are quoted on site before work begins. There is no call-out fee and no hidden charges. We cover Daventry and the wider NN11 area.
No call-out fee. No obligation. Local roofers who turn up when they say they will.
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