DRM Roofing Ltd
Weathered grey slate roof being repaired with a ladder against the gutter
Roofing service

Roof Repairs

Most roofs do not need replacing, they need the right repair before a small problem becomes an expensive one. We find the cause of a leak or a draught and fix it properly.

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A slipped slate, a cracked tile, a failed flashing or a blocked valley can let water into a roof space for months before it shows on a ceiling below. By then the damage can reach timbers, insulation and plaster. The sooner a roof is looked at, the smaller and cheaper the repair.

We carry out repairs across Ayr and South Ayrshire on slate, tile, flat and lead roofs. We tell you plainly what is wrong, what it needs, and whether a repair or a replacement is the better value for you. We will never push a new roof on a roof that only needs a repair.

What's included

What our roof repairs work covers

Leak tracing

Finding where water is actually getting in, not just where it drips.

Slipped & broken slates

Re-fixing or replacing individual slates and tiles to match.

Flashing & pointing

Renewing lead flashings and mortar around chimneys and abutments.

Storm damage

Making roofs safe and watertight after wind and heavy weather.

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How it works

Simple from first call to finished roof

No jargon and no surprises. Here is exactly what happens when you get in touch.

  1. 01

    Get in touch

    Call or send an enquiry and tell us what the roof is doing.

  2. 02

    Free survey

    We take a proper look and work out what the roof actually needs.

  3. 03

    Clear quote

    A written quote in plain language, with the options explained.

  4. 04

    The work

    We carry out the job cleanly, safely and to current standards.

  5. 05

    Left watertight

    We tidy up, check it over with you and leave the roof sound.

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FAQs

Common roofing questions

Straight answers to the questions we are asked most. Have another? Just get in touch.

In the short term a repair is almost always cheaper, and if a roof is basically sound a good repair is the sensible choice. Replacement starts to make more sense when a roof is failing in several places at once, when the materials are at the end of their life, or when you are paying for repeat repairs year after year. We will give you an honest view either way, rather than selling you a new roof you do not need.

It depends entirely on the fault, the access and the materials. A single slipped slate is a modest job; tracing a hidden leak, renewing flashings or working at height with scaffold costs more. The only fair way to price a repair is to look at it, which is why our quotes are free and in writing, so you can see exactly what you are paying for before you commit.

The cost of re-roofing a typical three-bedroom house varies a great deal with the size and pitch of the roof, the covering you choose, whether battens and membrane need renewing, and the access and scaffold needed. Rather than quote a figure that could be well out, we would rather measure your roof and give you a proper quote for your property.

Often, yes. Converting a flat roof, for example over an extension or garage, to a pitched roof can improve how it looks and sheds water, and can be very long lasting. It is a bigger job than re-covering the flat roof and may need building control approval, so it is worth talking through the options and costs of both before you decide.

As a rule you should use a roofer who works safely and carries their own insurance, and then responsibility for their safety sits with them, not you. Reputable roofers use the right access and scaffold and work to safe systems. We are always happy to talk through how we will access and work on your roof before a job starts.

Need roof repairs in Ayr?

Tell us what the roof is doing and we will take a look. Clear advice, a written quote, and no pressure.

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