The most obvious signs are visible cracks in the cement bedding, or pieces of mortar falling onto your patio or into your gutters. If a ridge tile looks like it has shifted or is sitting at an angle, it’s a clear sign the mortar has failed. Our roofers can give you a definite answer with a free roof inspection.

For a typical semi-detached or terraced house in the Plymouth area, the job can usually be completed within a day, depending on weather conditions and access. We take the time needed to do the work correctly without rushing.

Yes, in almost all cases. As long as the existing ridge tiles themselves are not cracked or broken, we can carefully remove them, clean them up, and re-bed them onto the new mortar. This saves you the cost of buying a whole new set of tiles.

When the job is done correctly using the right sand and cement mix, you should expect the new bedding to last for many years – often 15 years or more. This is why we never take shortcuts by just patching over old cement, as that type of repair often fails within a year or two.

Re-bedding is a full and proper repair. It involves taking the tiles off, removing all the old mortar, and laying a completely new bed. Re-pointing is a cosmetic, short-term fix where a thin layer of new mortar is smeared over the top of the old, cracked cement. We always recommend a full re-bed for lasting protection.