Signs you might need a new roof

The warning signs

Repeated repairs in different places is the clearest sign. If you are fixing one leak after another, the covering as a whole may be reaching the end of its life.

Look for many slipped, cracked or missing slates or tiles, sagging or uneven roof lines, and widespread moss with worn coverings underneath.

Inside, check the loft in daylight: visible light through the roof, damp timbers or a musty smell all deserve a closer look.

What the signs mean

None of these automatically means a new roof. A single slipped slate is a simple repair. It is the pattern — several signs together, or repairs that keep coming back — that suggests replacement is worth discussing.

What to do next

Have the whole roof looked at, not just the obvious damage. We inspect the roof, explain what we find in plain English and talk through repair versus replacement honestly. Quotations are free and without obligation.