Roofing

Leaking roof - Unsure about the works quoted

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.44 PM

I had a leak in the bedroom ceiling in July (terraced house). I had a roofer come round to clear the gutters, remove moss from the roof, and realign some brick tiles (in my understanding). It worked for a few months, but now the leak is back. I invited another company to quote and they said my previous roof repair has been a "disaster". They said that a contractor had put hips up where the roof joins to my neighbours without a secret gutter. Instead, they say I need: - The ridges that the contractor put on, to be taken off and set aside for reuse. - To insert a PVC eave gulley the full length of the roof to form a channel so the water can run freely to the gutter. I'm seeking advice whether the works described sound a correct way to repair the leak? I'm not sure what they mean by taking down the ridges - won't that leave my roof vulnerable for more damage? Also, I'm not sure if the first roofer in July put up any hips or ridges on the roof. I believe they were there originally when I bought the house 8 years ago and I never had a leak until now. Just trying to resolve the leak and ensure I won't be misled or ripped off. Thank you!