Horncastle's older brick buildings and newer housing both suffer when a storm sweeps off the Wolds, and we provide emergency call-out, quick weatherproofing and lasting repairs.
A leak after a storm is often blamed on the last place you saw water, but the entry point can be a long way above it. In Horncastle, where older brick buildings stand close together, rainwater can run along timbers and appear in an unexpected room, far from the real damage.
F H Roofing covers Horncastle and the nearby villages. We look at wind damaged roofs, find the entry point, make the roof watertight and then carry out the repairs. That can include tiles, ridges, lead, fascias and chimneys, and we try to describe each step in everyday language.
Ring for emergency help if water is coming in, tiles have dropped, a chimney looks damaged or a tree has landed on the roof. We have a 24-hour call-out, though we cannot promise arrival times because storms put pressure on every roofer. Until we get there, keep away from the area below the damage, protect furniture, empty buckets as they fill and avoid the roof itself. If it is safe, a few photos taken from the ground can help us understand the problem before we arrive.
The first visit is usually about stopping the leak. That could be a tarpaulin pulled tight over a bare patch, a handful of new tiles to fill gaps, slipped tiles pushed back and secured, or loose ridge pieces bedded down again. Chimney flashings that have peeled can be tucked and sealed. Where older buildings have mixed or worn tiles, a temporary measure may be the safest option while we work out suitable matching materials for the proper job.
With the roof dry, we can plan the lasting repair at a sensible pace. Expect a clear description of what is needed, whether that is replacing a broken area of tiles, renewing lead, mending fascias or reinstating a ridge. For a possible insurance claim, tell your insurer promptly, photograph the damage and keep damaged materials when safe. We cannot advise on policies or outcomes, but we can talk through the work so you understand what is being proposed.
Horncastle is a small market town at the edge of the Wolds, where the rivers Bain and Waring meet. The centre has older brick buildings, with newer housing spreading around it. Older roofs often need careful, small repairs rather than wholesale replacement, while newer ones can show faults at ridges and verges. We cover Horncastle and work near Woodhall Spa, Alford, Louth and Boston, so just ask if you live a little way out.
We also take on storm damage roof repairs work in nearby Woodhall Spa, Alford, Louth, Boston.
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“We recently had a full roof replacement done in Gainsborough by F H Roofing and couldn’t be happier with the results. From the first quote to the final clean-up, the whole process was smooth and professional.”
“We had a persistent leak around our chimney that two other companies couldn’t fix — F H Roofing sorted it on the first visit. Professional, honest, and very reasonably priced. Couldn’t ask for more!”
“Fantastic service. They replaced our old fascias and soffits and the house looks brand new.”
Water often travels along timbers before showing inside. An inspection can trace it back to the source, such as a cracked tile, lifted flashing or blocked valley. Call us and we will arrange to look.
We will try to reuse sound tiles and find a close match where we can. On older roofs perfect matches are not always possible, and we will be upfront about what is achievable.
Yes, quotations are free. For urgent work we will explain what the make-safe visit involves first, and the permanent repair can be quoted once the roof is dry.
F H Roofing Lincolnshire, 3 Popular Meadows, Sleaford Road, Beckingham, Lincoln, LN5 0RB
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