Roofers inSemilong, Northampton

The vast majority of Semilong properties use clay plain tiles — handmade or early machine-pressed, typically in a red or orange-buff colour with a slight camber. Some properties have Welsh slate on rear slopes or lower outrigger roofs. Both materials require sympathetic repair with matching stock — standard concrete tile is not appropriate.

Lead flashing repair typically costs £200 to £500. Chimney repointing runs £300 to £700. Pot replacement including re-bedding is £150 to £400 per pot. Full chimney surveys are included free with any repair quote. Call 0160 428 1189.

Yes. Where the original specification is lime-based — which is the case on virtually all pre-1920 properties in Semilong — we repoint and re-bed using an appropriate NHL lime mix. Hard cement on Victorian brickwork causes the brick face to spall as thermal movement works against the rigid joint.

In most cases 70 to 80 percent of original clay tiles are salvageable. We sort and grade during the strip and re-use sound tiles. New matching clay tile is sourced to replace broken tiles. The result maintains the original character of the property.

A full re-roof on a standard Semilong terrace costs £6,500 to £11,000 depending on size, roof complexity and chimney configuration. This includes scaffold, strip, new breathable felt, new battens, re-tiling with salvaged and matched clay, ridge and hip re-bed, and chimney lead re-dress. Free no-obligation surveys available.

Yes — same-day and 24/7 emergency cover across Semilong and all NN2 postcodes. Call 0160 428 1189 at any time.

Parts of Semilong fall within or adjacent to conservation-sensitive areas. We advise on any material or planning considerations before specifying work on sensitive properties. For most Semilong terraces, like-for-like clay tile repair and replacement proceeds without planning consent.