Wombwell · South Yorkshire
Roof structure repairs in Wombwell
A dipping ridge or a wavy roof slope in Wombwell is usually a timber problem, not a tile problem. We look at the rafters, purlins, struts and ties from the loft, and at the wall heads from outside, before suggesting how to strengthen it.
Guide price from£285per rafter inc VAT
- Postcodes
- S63, S73, S74
- Population
- about 16,000
- Area
- South Yorkshire
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
How do local ground conditions affect roof structure repairs in Wombwell?
Wombwell is in South Yorkshire and takes in postcode districts S63, S73, S74. About 16,000 people live there. Nearby, we also cover Wath-upon-Dearne (2 miles), Hoyland (3 miles) and Barnsley (4 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.
Signs you may need roof structure repairs
- Top of an outside wall leaning out at eaves level
- Ridge line dipping in the middle when seen from the street
- Daylight through the tiles, or timber that is damp, stained or crumbling
How much will roof structure repairs cost in Wombwell?
These are guide prices for Wombwell, using Yorkshire and the Humber rates and including VAT. Your written quote follows photos or a survey, and is fixed once the repair is specified.
| 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 |
Which repair method suits a home in Wombwell?
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
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
What happens when we carry out roof structure repairs in Wombwell?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roof structure repairs in Wombwell: questions and answers
How much will roof structure repairs cost in Wombwell?
Guide prices for roof structure repairs in Wombwell 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 cover Wombwell?
We do. Wombwell and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Wath-upon-Dearne and Hoyland. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Is the ground in South Yorkshire prone to subsidence?
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.
Can the roof be strengthened without removing the tiles?
In most cases, yes. Doubling rafters, adding struts and fitting ties can all be done from inside the loft with the coverings in place. Tiles usually only come off where timber near the eaves is badly decayed, or the roof is being re-covered anyway.
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.
Other structural repairs in Wombwell
- Brick arch repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Bay window subsidence repairs
Roof structure repairs near Wombwell
Get a free initial assessment of a sagging or spreading roof in Wombwell from your photos or a call, and find out whether an engineer is needed.