How Can Homeowners in Neath Protect Their Roofs Before the Next Storm?

Get the Roof Looked At

A routine inspection finds slipped tiles, tired fixings and cracked flashing before a storm does. It is especially worth doing on older roofs and after any previous bad weather.

Repair Small Defects Early

• Replace cracked or slipped tiles and slates.
• Re-bed loose ridge tiles. Mortar can lose its bond long before anyone notices.
• Renew failed lead flashing, rather than patching it with mastic.
• Check verges and eaves, which take the strongest wind.

Look After Gutters and Drainage

Clear gutters, downpipes and flat roof outlets of leaves and debris. Blocked drainage causes overflow, ponding and damp in the eaves. Check that gutters are firmly fixed.

Secure Loose Things

• Tie back or remove branches that overhang the roof.
• Check aerials, satellite dishes and flues are firmly fixed.
• Keep the loft free of stored items against the roof, so you can see problems early.

Neath and the Valley Wind

The Vale of Neath is aligned close to the direction the weather usually arrives from, so roof slopes facing up the valley can take repeated wind from the same quarter. Those elevations are worth checking first.

Where We Come In

T & T Roofing South Wales is based in Neath. We will inspect the roof, tell you what we find and give you a free, no-obligation quotation. If the roof does not need work, we will tell you.

See also storm damage roof repairs in Neath or the wider South Wales storm damage page.