24/7 Emergency Roof Repair in Bristol
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Fast Help When Your Roof Lets You Down
Roofs never fail at a convenient time. A gale strips tiles off at midnight, a branch comes down through the slates, or water suddenly starts pouring through a ceiling light. When that happens you need an emergency roofer in Bristol who picks up the phone and gets there quickly.
Call 07733 236110 and tell us what is happening. We will ask a few quick questions, give you simple advice to keep your home safe in the meantime, and get a roofer to you as fast as we can.
Our first job is always to make the roof safe and watertight. That might mean temporary covers, refixing loose tiles, sealing a gap or clearing debris. Once the immediate danger has passed, we come back to carry out a permanent repair, with a written quote before any further work starts.
Emergency work is about speed, but it is also about not making things worse. We work safely, protect your home while we are there and explain exactly what we have done before we leave.
Roof Emergencies We Deal With
Most emergency callouts in Bristol come after high winds or heavy rain. These are the problems we see most often:
- Storm damage: tiles, slates or ridge blown off
- Water pouring through a ceiling or light fitting
- Trees or branches fallen through the roof
- Flat roofs that have split, blistered or lifted
- Chimney stacks or pots that have come loose
- Lead flashing ripped away by the wind
Older roofs on the Victorian terraces of Easton, Totterdown and Bedminster are especially exposed in a storm, as are the hillside streets of Clifton and Kingswood. Flat roofs on extensions across Bishopston and Horfield are another common emergency, because a small split can let a lot of water in very quickly.
If a chimney looks unstable, keep people and cars well away from it and call us straight away. Loose bricks and pots can fall without warning, and chimney repairs need proper access to be done safely.
Expert Advice
What Counts as a Roofing Emergency
A roofing emergency is anything that lets water into your home or business, or puts people at risk. Typical examples include tiles or slates blown off in a storm, a tree or branch through the roof, a flat roof lifted or split by wind, lead flashing torn away, a chimney that looks unstable, or water coming through ceilings or light fittings. If in doubt, call and describe what you can see.
Making the Roof Safe First
Emergency work focuses on stopping further damage. That might mean fitting temporary covers, refixing loose tiles or slates, sealing gaps, clearing debris or making a chimney safe. Access is planned in line with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, so some situations can be dealt with from a ladder or cherry picker and others need scaffold. Once the roof is safe, we give you a written quote for the permanent repair, and you have time to consider it.
Storm Damage and Insurance
Many home and business insurance policies cover sudden storm damage, but not wear and tear. Photos taken on the day, a description of what happened and a written report from a roofer all help a claim. Keep receipts for any emergency work. See insurance roof repairs for more.
Commercial Emergencies
For shops, offices and industrial units, a leak can stop business. We respond to commercial emergencies across Bristol and Bath, make the roof safe and then plan permanent repairs around your operations. See commercial roofing.
What Happens When You Call
We keep emergency callouts simple, so you know what to expect from the moment you ring.
- Call: ring 07733 236110 and tell us what has happened and where you are in Bristol.
- Advice: we tell you how to keep your family and belongings safe until we arrive.
- Make safe: we secure the roof and stop the water getting in.
- Permanent repair: we quote in writing for the full repair and book it in at a time that suits you.
Emergency Roofers Covering All of Bristol
We cover the whole city and the surrounding BS postcodes, including Bristol city centre, Redland, Henleaze, Brislington, Fishponds, Southville and St George.
If your roof is leaking but the situation is not urgent, our roof leak repair service may suit you better. If the damage came from a storm, read about insurance roof repairs before you speak to your insurer. For everything else, see our main roof repair in Bristol page.
We provide emergency roof repairs across Bristol, Bath and Keynsham, for homes and businesses. See our residential roofing and commercial roofing services, or every roofing systems we repair.
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Emergency Roof Repair FAQs
How quickly can you get to me?
We aim to reach urgent callouts across Bristol as quickly as possible. Exactly how long depends on where you are, the weather and how many homes have been hit, so we give you an honest arrival time when you call.
What counts as a roofing emergency?
Anything that lets water into your home or puts people at risk. That includes missing tiles after a storm, water coming through ceilings, a split flat roof, storm-damaged lead or a chimney that looks unsafe.
What should I do before the roofer arrives?
If it is safe, switch off the electrics in any wet area, put buckets under drips and move valuables away. Keep people clear of anything that might fall. Do not climb onto the roof yourself, especially in wind or rain.
Will my insurance pay for an emergency roof repair?
Many home insurance policies cover sudden storm damage. Take photos, keep receipts and tell your insurer as soon as you can. We can provide photos and a written report to support your claim. Find out more about insurance roof work.
Is a temporary repair enough?
A temporary repair keeps the weather out until the permanent fix is done. It is not a long-term solution, so we always quote for the proper repair once the roof is safe.
How much does an emergency roof repair cost?
It depends on the damage, the time of day and the access needed. We explain the cost before we start any work.
Can you help with storm damage to a flat roof?
Yes. Storms often lift or split felt flat roofs on extensions and garages. We make the roof watertight, then advise on a repair or a new flat roof in EPDM or GRP.
Can roofers work in the rain or wind?
Roofers can often keep working through light showers. In heavy rain, strong wind, ice or lightning, work stops for safety, and the priority becomes covering the roof temporarily to keep water out.
Do emergency repairs need scaffolding?
Not always. Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, roofers must use safe access, so some emergencies can be made safe from a ladder or cherry picker and others need scaffold. If the scaffold stands on a public pavement or road, a scaffolding licence from Bristol City Council is needed first, which can take 3 to 10 days. The scaffold company normally arranges it.
Why Call Us in a Roofing Emergency
In an emergency you want someone calm, quick and honest. We make your home safe first and never use the pressure of the moment to push work you do not need.
Once the roof is secure, you get time to think, a written quote for the permanent fix and photos of the damage for your records or your insurer.
- Urgent calls answered and acted on fast
- Temporary repairs to stop water getting in
- Photos and notes for your insurance claim
- Clear written quote for the permanent repair