Roofing

Have I hired cowboys and how much to put right?

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.06 PM

Hello, I am having work done on the roof, but someone has said something which is making me wonder whether or not it is being done right. Firstly, where it is being re-roofed, the breathable membrane is being tucked under the lead. It has been suggested that the lead should have been replaced because the cracks above it will be letting water in. The roofers said no water will get in there. What do you think? http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/azerazertest1/media/IMG_1278_zpski9jwpbq.jpg.html Secondly, the quote included repairs on the main roof. There is water getting in between tiles and wall where the mortar has weathered over the years. They said the have tried to point it, but it just keeps falling through the gap so they will get some expandable foam to fix it. Is this normal practice? From what I have read, the only proper fix is take of edge and ridge tiles, re-bed and re-point - how much would you charge to do this as I really don't think they will be doing it? http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/azerazertest1/media/IMG_1276_zpslxsqw8hn.jpg.html Thirdly, the new downpipe has been rested on a bottle gully like this one: http://www.screwfix.com/p/floplast-d510-circular-grid-bottle-gully/28956 Should the pipe have gone into it to prevent splashing on house wall? In fact, there is a stone between the downpipe and gully - if I take away stone, downpipe is loose and wobbly. How secure should pipe be? Responses much appreciated! Thanks Tina x UPDATE: I had a retired roofer and general builder look at the finished roof. There was a lot of cursing! I was advised to give them 75% of the money and tell them to **** ***. I have done this, but tried to go about it with a more level-headed approach. I am angry/frustrated that they took the job on if they didn't have the skills to do it. I am now in touch with a trusted roofer. The hip and ridge tiles all need taking off and re-doing. The repairs to the main roof didn't resolve the issues. I have been advised to have a dry ridge installed instead of the re-pointed wet ridge, which is still letting in water. There are other smaller issues as well. Thank you for all the replies and advice!