Rawmarsh · South Yorkshire
Roof structure repairs in Rawmarsh
Roofs in Rawmarsh that were re-covered with heavier concrete tiles, or had struts cut out for a loft room, often start to sag years later. Spotting which change caused the movement is the first step to a repair that holds.
Guide price from£285per rafter inc VAT
- Postcodes
- S62
- Population
- about 18,000
- Area
- South Yorkshire
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
How do local ground conditions affect roof structure repairs in Rawmarsh?
Postcode districts S62 cover Rawmarsh, a South Yorkshire town of about 18,000 people. We also take enquiries from nearby Rotherham (2 miles), Wath-upon-Dearne (3 miles) and Mexborough (3 miles).
Clay soils are found in parts of South Yorkshire. Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of South Yorkshire, and a coal mining search is worth checking where movement is unexplained. Typical buildings in South Yorkshire: Brick and stone terraces, colliery housing, inter-war council estates and post-war semis.
From first photo to finished repair
Send photos
Photograph the roof from across the street, both slopes if you can, and the loft timbers with a torch. Include the eaves and any cracks just below them. From these we can usually tell sag from spread and whether an engineer is needed.
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.
Written quote
You receive a no-obligation written quote listing each timber repair, any ties or straps, propping, scaffolding and making good. Once the repair is specified, the figure becomes a fixed price in writing.
Symptoms that point to roof structure repairs
- Daylight through the tiles, or timber that is damp, stained or crumbling
- Ridge line dipping in the middle when seen from the street
- Struts, collars or ties cut out or missing in the loft
Guide prices for roof structure repairs in Rawmarsh
Guide prices below are for homes in Rawmarsh, on Yorkshire and the Humber rates and including VAT. A survey or good photos let us turn them into a fixed written price.
| 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 |
Methods for roof structure repairs
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
Tying in roof spread
New ties, collars or steel straps connect opposite rafters, or fix the rafter feet and wall plate firmly to the ceiling joists, so the outward thrust is resisted. Leaning wall heads are strapped back to the roof, and a badly spread roof may need partly rebuilding first.
Best for: Walls pushed out at eaves level by spreading rafters
Rules for roof structure repairs in England
In England, underpinning and other work that alters or strengthens a wall or foundation is building work under the Building Regulations (Part A, structure), so building control approves and inspects it. Like-for-like repairs often are not, and we tell you which applies before a price is agreed. Work to a party wall, or excavation close to a neighbour’s foundations, can also need a notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of roof structure repairs in Rawmarsh?
Guide prices for roof structure repairs in Rawmarsh start from about £285 per rafter, including VAT, on Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Rawmarsh?
Yes, Rawmarsh is covered, along with postcode districts S62. We also cover nearby Rotherham and Wath-upon-Dearne.
Does the ground around Rawmarsh cause cracking?
South Yorkshire lies largely on the Coal Measures, with a long history of shallow and deep mining around Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. Sheffield's hillside sites add retaining walls and steep ground to the mix. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
What is roof spread?
Roof spread is when the feet of the rafters move outward because nothing is tying them together firmly enough. As they spread, the ridge drops and the tops of the walls are pushed out, often with a horizontal crack below the eaves. It is fixed by adding ties, collars or straps, sometimes with rebuilding.
Is a sagging roof ridge dangerous?
A slight, even dip in an old roof is often historic movement that stopped long ago. A sag that is getting worse, cracking timbers, walls pushing out at the eaves or recently removed struts should be checked soon. Avoid storing heavy items in the loft until then.
More repairs we carry out in Rawmarsh
- Crack stitching
- Brick arch repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Subsidence repairs
Roof structure repairs near Rawmarsh
Send photos of the roof from the street and the loft timbers at your Rawmarsh property for a free initial assessment and a no-obligation written quote.