Roofers in Cambridge

Trusted roofers working across Cambridge

Cambridge is the biggest and most demanding place we cover, and we are proud of the work we do across the city. From our Huntingdon base it is roughly eighteen miles south-east, a clear run down the A14, so although Cambridge is a city rather than a town on our doorstep, we are out there regularly and we know its streets, its property types and the access challenges they bring.

What makes Cambridge different is the sheer range and age of its housing, and the value sitting under those roofs. This is a historic university city with high property prices, which means roofing jobs here often carry a higher value and demand a higher standard of finish. People rightly expect the work on a Cambridge home to be done properly, and that suits us, because doing it properly is the only way we work.

From Victorian terraces to flat-roof extensions

A huge slice of the city is Victorian terracing. The tightly packed streets of Mill Road, Romsey and Petersfield are full of steep slate and clay-tile roofs with valleys, party walls and chimneys that all need experienced hands. These roofs reward proper slate work, leadwork and repointing, not the quick patch a passing trader might offer. We are well used to working safely on terraced streets, matching repairs to the existing roof, and keeping the job tidy on a busy road. Our roof repairs cover the slipped slates, failed valleys and worn flashing that these older Cambridge roofs throw up.

Cambridge is also a city of extensions. Rear kitchen-diners and loft conversions across the city have created an enormous amount of flat roofing, much of it tired felt that has reached the end of its life. Our flat roofing in modern fibreglass and EPDM rubber re-covers these properly and lasts far longer than what it replaces. Where a main roof has genuinely had its day, we fit new roofs and re-roofs in slate and tile to match the character of the street.

The city's conservation areas and listed buildings need a careful, knowledgeable approach. Materials have to match, finishes have to be sympathetic, and on listed properties there are rules about what can and cannot be done. We will always talk you through that before a job starts so there are no surprises. We also handle plenty of chimney repairs and leadwork on the city's many period chimney stacks, fresh uPVC fascias, soffits and guttering where the roofline allows, and roof cleaning to clear the moss that thrives on the shaded, north-facing slopes of terraced streets.

Cambridge is a competitive city for roofers, with no shortage of firms chasing the work. We think it is worth it, and we win it the honest way: a proper look at your roof, a plain-English explanation of what it needs, and a fair price in writing with no pressure. If a repair will do instead of a re-roof, we will tell you. You can read more about how we work, or simply get in touch for a free quote and we will be over to take a look.