Felt Roofing in Brighouse, Calderdale

Gone are the days of the old-fashioned 'pour and roll' methods that used to crack and fail after just a few years. These days, we use what's known as a three-layer torch-on system. It is a bit like building a fortress for your roof. We start with a vapour control layer, add a reinforced felt underlay, and finish it off with a tough mineral cap sheet. This top layer is usually finished with small stones that protect the bitumen from the sun's UV rays, which is often what causes cheaper roofs to brittle and split. Because we use a blowtorch to melt the layers together, it creates a seamless, watertight bond that stands up to whatever the Pennines throw at us. It is a tried and tested method that offers fantastic value for money.

Have you ever looked out of an upstairs window and seen a big puddle sitting right in the middle of your flat roof? In the roofing world, we call that 'ponding,' and it is one of the biggest enemies of a healthy roof. When water sits for days on end, it puts immense pressure on the structure and can eventually find its way through the smallest of gaps. Whether your roof was poorly designed originally or has sagged over time, we can help. When we install a new felt roof in Brighouse, we make sure the substrate—that is the wooden decking underneath—is solid and angled correctly. By ensuring the water runs off into your gutters where it belongs, we prevent those nagging leaks before they even start.

Sometimes you don't need a whole new roof; you just need a professional eye to fix a specific problem. Perhaps a bit of lead flashing has come loose near a chimney, or a storm has caused a tear in the membrane. We're more than happy to come out and take a look at smaller repairs too. We pride ourselves on being honest roofers—if it can be fixed with a simple patch or by re-sealing an upstand, we will tell you. There is no point in replacing a whole roof if it still has plenty of life left in it. We have helped many local businesses and homeowners keep their properties watertight with quick, effective repairs that save them a fortune in the long run.

Working in an area like Brighouse, with its mix of Victorian terraces and modern developments, requires a bit of local know-how. If you are replacing more than 25% of your flat roof, did you know that current Building Regulations (Part L) usually require you to upgrade your insulation? It sounds like a bit of a faff, but it's actually a great opportunity to make your home warmer and cut down on those heating bills. We handle all the technical bits for you, ensuring your new roof is fully compliant. Plus, for your peace of mind, we carry £5 million in public liability insurance. We’re a fully registered company (No: 16557299) that believes in doing the job right the first time, every time.