Leaks and Roof Repairs

Thorough leak investigation and practical roof repairs for cracked tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, storm damage and general roof wear.

A tile roof opened up along a valley with the rafters and framing exposed

Repairs

The leak is rarely above the stain

A small leak can become a much larger problem when it is left untreated. We inspect the roof to identify the likely entry point and recommend a repair based on the condition of the roofing system.

Common repairs include cracked or slipped tiles, damaged flashings, ridge and hip repairs, valley issues, storm damage and faults around roof penetrations. If the roof condition means a repair is unlikely to be a worthwhile long-term solution, we will explain the alternatives.

  • Prompt communication and clear scheduling
  • Thorough investigation of the likely cause
  • Repair options explained before work begins
  • Honest advice when restoration or replacement is the better investment

Water coming in now? Call 0800 96 7663 so we can discuss the next available response and what to do in the meantime.

A tile roof opened up along a valley with the rafters and framing exposed underneath

What we fix

Common causes we get called to

Cracked and slipped tiles

A single cracked tile is enough. So is one that has slipped out of line after a storm or after someone walked the roof badly.

Valleys and flashings

Where two roof planes meet, and where the roof meets a wall or a chimney, is where most persistent leaks start.

Ridge and hip lines

Old pointing cracks and falls away, and once it has, wind-driven rain gets straight in along the top of the roof.

Blocked gutters backing up

Once water cannot get away it backs up under the tiles and into the fascia. Often the cheapest leak of the lot to fix.

Perished underlay

The second line of defence. When it has gone brittle, every small tile fault above it becomes a leak, and a re-roof is usually the honest answer.

Storm damage

Wind-lifted tiles, cracked ridges and debris packed into the valleys. Call as soon as you can — the sooner it is looked at, the less water gets in.

On the roof

What a tile repair actually looks like

Three short clips from a concrete tile hip and valley repair — lifting, stripping and pointing.

Lifting tiles along the valley Getting the tiles up without breaking them is most of the skill
Stripping the old bedding off a hip Edge protection up, old mortar out before anything new goes on
Pointing the hip Flexible pointing worked into the joint by hand

Ready to get your roof looked at?

Site inspections — Auckland-wide, based in South Auckland

Call 0800 96 7663