Arbroath · Angus and Dundee
Roof structure repairs in Arbroath
Roof structure repairs in Arbroath are often done entirely from inside the loft, with the tiles left in place. Doubling rafters, adding struts and fitting ties rarely needs the coverings off unless decay at the eaves is severe.
Guide price from£285per rafter inc VAT
- Postcodes
- DD11
- Population
- about 24,000
- Area
- Angus and Dundee
- Pricing region
- Scotland
Why does the ground in Angus and Dundee matter for roof structure repairs?
Arbroath, Angus and Dundee: about 24,000 residents across postcode districts DD11. Neighbouring towns we cover: Carnoustie (6 miles), Montrose (12 miles) and Forfar (13 miles).
Shrinkable clay is less common in Angus and Dundee than in south-east England. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Housing stock in Angus and Dundee: Sandstone tenements in Dundee, fishing-town houses and post-war estates.
What to expect when we carry out roof structure repairs
Loft and outside survey
On site we check rafter sizes and spacing, purlins, struts, ties and wall plates, look for rot and past alterations, and measure any lean at the wall head. The covering is noted too, because its weight affects the repair.
Engineer’s design where needed
Where purlins, struts or ties must be redesigned, or the roof carries a heavier covering, an independent chartered structural engineer is appointed to specify the work. We can arrange this, and their design sets the sizes and fixings.
Prop, strengthen and tie
The roof is propped where members are being changed, then rafters, purlins, struts and ties are repaired or added as specified. Coverings disturbed by the work are relaid, and building control inspects where the work needs it.
Is it time for roof structure repairs? Common signs
- Top of an outside wall leaning out at eaves level
- Daylight through the tiles, or timber that is damp, stained or crumbling
- Ridge line dipping in the middle when seen from the street
What should you budget for roof structure repairs in Arbroath?
Prices in Arbroath are worked out on Scotland rates. They include VAT and are a starting point: access, the extent of the damage and whether an engineer or building control is involved all move the figure.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing or doubling a rafter | £285 – £570 | per rafter |
| Purlin and strut strengthening | £1,150 – £2,850 | per roof |
| Tying in roof spread (straps and ties)est. | £760 – £2,400 | per roof |
Repair options we may recommend
Repairing or doubling rafters
Cracked, sagging or rotten rafters are strengthened by fixing a new timber alongside, often called doubling, and rotten rafter feet are cut back and spliced. The work is usually done from inside the loft with the tiles left in place, unless the covering is coming off anyway.
Best for: Individual rafters that have cracked, sagged or rotted at the feet
Purlin and strut strengthening
Undersized purlins are strengthened with extra timber or replaced, and new struts are taken down to a load-bearing wall. Where there is no suitable wall, an engineer designs the load path. Temporary props hold the roof while members are changed.
Best for: Sagging slopes, slim purlins and struts removed from the loft
Rules for roof structure repairs in Scotland
In Scotland, underpinning and other structural alterations generally need a building warrant from the council’s building standards service before work starts, and a completion certificate at the end; small like-for-like repairs often do not. There is no Party Wall Act in Scotland; shared walls are covered by title deeds and, for flats, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004.
Your roof structure repairs questions
What is the price of roof structure repairs in Arbroath?
Guide prices for roof structure repairs in Arbroath start from about £285 per rafter, including VAT, on Scotland rates. Your fixed written price follows photos or a survey and depends on the extent of the work and access.
Do you carry out roof structure repairs in Arbroath?
We do. Arbroath and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Carnoustie and Montrose. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Does the ground around Arbroath cause cracking?
Angus and Dundee sit on Old Red Sandstone and igneous rock with glacial and raised-beach deposits. Hillside sites in Dundee mean retaining walls are common. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Do roof structure repairs need building control?
Usually yes, where the structure is strengthened or altered, or the covering becomes significantly heavier. In England and Wales that falls under Part A, in Scotland it generally needs a building warrant, and in Northern Ireland council building control approves it. We deal with building control where the work needs it.
Can heavy concrete tiles damage a roof?
Yes, if the frame was designed for lighter slate or tiles and was not strengthened. The extra weight makes rafters and purlins sag and can bring on roof spread. Before re-roofing in a heavier material, have the structure checked and notify building control.
More repairs we carry out in Arbroath
- Concrete repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Crack stitching
Roof structure repairs near Arbroath
If struts were removed for a loft room in Arbroath, send photos of the space and we will price putting a proper load path back.