Roofs that hold firm against sea spray and coastal storms, for Sandsend's cottages, holiday lets and homes along the becks.
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Sandsend sits right on the beach north of Whitby, and few places on this coast take more weather. We are experienced roofers in Sandsend, delivering roofing repairs, re-roofs, chimney and lead work and flat roofs for cottages, family homes and holiday lets across YO21. We know how quickly salt air and storms can damage a roof here, and we fit materials that last. Whether it is a single cottage or a row of holiday properties, we plan the job with care.
We use clay pantiles and natural slate to suit traditional cottages, stainless steel fixings and code lead for coastal durability, and modern breathable membranes underneath. As a family run company with over 15 years of experience, we are fully insured and listed on MyBuilder and Checkatrade. Our quotes are free, and every job is fully guaranteed.
Our experienced, fully licensed roofers can provide a range of roofing services including:
Covering Sandsend and nearby: Whitby, Lythe, Kettleness
Most of our work comes from recommendations. Here is what customers across Sandsend and the North East say about us.
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600+ new roofsWe fit complete new roofs for homes and businesses in the Sandsend area, from natural slate and clay tiles on pitched roofs to GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber on flat roofs. Our team has over 15 years' experience installing high quality roofs, and every new roof comes with a fixed written quote before we start.
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900+ repairsIf your Sandsend roof becomes damaged, get it fixed by a qualified roofer as soon as possible to stop costly damage spreading into the property. We repair everything from a single slipped tile or small hole to storm damage that needs a complete re-roof.
Read more about roof repairs Roof repairs in SandsendWe supply, fit and repair all types of roofing in Sandsend:
Slate has a very long life because it shrugs off UV and water and is rarely affected by changes in climate. Individual slates that crack, slip or break can be replaced quickly and cheaply.
Read more about slate roofsClay and concrete tiles are one of the most popular roofing choices in the UK. We supply a wide range of tiles to match your preferred colour, profile and budget, or the roofs around you.
Read more about tiled roofsWith modern materials and waterproofing, a flat roof can be the right answer for extensions, garages, dormers and commercial buildings, and lasts far longer than the flat roofs of old.
Read more about flat roofsGRP fibreglass flat roofs are tough, flexible and long lasting, laid seamlessly over dry OSB3 timber roof boards with neat moulded trims around every edge.
Read more about grp fibreglass roofsRoofing felt is the traditional flat roof covering, made from bitumen mixed with sand or limestone and torch applied in layers for a durable, weatherproof finish.
Read more about felt roofsEPDM rubber is strong, durable and water resistant, laid as a single seamless sheet that copes with frost and heat, which makes it an increasingly popular flat roof choice.
Read more about epdm rubber roofsNot sure which roof you need? We will look at it with you and recommend the right material for the house and the budget.
Book a free surveyA look at some of the roofing work completed by Done Right Roofing Services Ltd across Sandsend and the North East. We add new projects regularly.
Free roof surveyA small fault caught early is a small bill. Call us if you spot any of these.
Often visible from the street after high winds. Each gap lets rain reach the felt and battens.
Bubbled wallpaper, peeling paint or brown rings upstairs usually mean water is already getting in.
Ridge, hip and verge mortar breaks down with frost, leaving tiles that can lift in the next storm.
Moss, grit and debris in the gutters send water back under the roof edge and down the walls.
If you can see light through the roof from the loft, rain and cold air can get through too.
Standing water, blisters or splits on a felt flat roof are a sign the covering is near the end of its life.
Sandsend is a small coastal village where two becks reach the sea, with cottages grouped along the shore and up the valleys below Lythe Bank. Much of the village belongs to the Mulgrave Estate, and many properties are old stone cottages with red pantile or slate roofs. Sea spray, salty winds and storms off the North Sea batter roofs here, causing slipped pantiles, eroded mortar, corroded nails and failing lead flashings. Damp coastal air encourages moss and rot in roof timbers. Holiday lets and second homes may sit empty through winter, so problems can go unnoticed until they become serious. Sandsend lies within the North York Moors National Park, where planning is strict, so we use materials that match the existing roofs.
The importance of repairing minor roof damage is easy to underestimate. A small leak and the damp patch it leaves can grow into a problem that weakens the structure of your Sandsend home and leads to a much bigger repair bill.
Sandsend is a place we work in regularly, along with Whitby and the village of Lythe at the top of the bank.
We also cover these nearby areas with the same team and the same guarantees.
What happens after you get in touch, from first call to a finished, guaranteed roof.
Tell us what is happening with your roof. Photos help but are not essential.
A roofer visits your Sandsend property, inspects the roof and shows you what they find.
You get a clear, itemised price with no obligation and no pressure to go ahead.
We complete the job, leave the site tidy and back all of our work with a guarantee.
Full Public Liability Insurance
Every job is fully insured, so your home and your neighbours are protected while we work.
Family Run Business
You deal with the people doing the work, not a call centre.
Years of Experience
Over 15 years fitting and repairing slate, tile and flat roofs across the North East.
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Coastal storms can strip pantiles from a Sandsend cottage in a single night. If your roof, or a holiday let you look after, is damaged or leaking, call 01947 859005 and we will make it safe.
Straight answers to the questions Sandsend homeowners ask us most.
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Not usually. Most leaks come from a loose, cracked or slipped tile or slate, failed flashing or a tired valley, and can be repaired on their own. A full re-roof is only needed when the roof system as a whole has failed or the roof is no longer safe. We will tell you honestly which applies to your Sandsend home.
Get them replaced as soon as possible, before rain reaches the felt and timbers underneath. Replacing tiles safely is a skilled job, so please do not climb up yourself. Contact your local Sandsend team and we will match the tile, fix it properly and check the surrounding roof while we are there.
It depends on the extent of the damage, the age of the roof and the materials it is made from. We survey the roof, show you what we find and explain the options. Where a repair is the sensible choice we will repair it. Sometimes a full replacement is the only lasting solution, and we will explain why.
Leaks are often the first sign. Check your Sandsend roof and gutters twice a year for cracked, slipped or missing tiles, loose ridge tiles and a build-up of grit in the gutters. Indoors, look for damp patches, bubbled or peeling wallpaper, cracked paint or stained plasterboard. The longer a problem is left, the more it costs to put right.
Only in very exceptional circumstances, such as a roof that is structurally unsafe. In almost every case you can stay in your Sandsend home while we work.
Prices in Sandsend depend on the property size, the materials required and access, as many cottages sit close to the shore or on steep ground. Matching pantiles or slate within the National Park can add to the cost. For a sense of scale, re-roofing a typical semi-detached property with clay tiles could cost anything between £3,500 and £5,500. Call 01947 859005 for a free site survey and fixed written quote.
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We love serving our customers in Sandsend, but we also work in Middlesbrough, Darlington, Hartlepool and other local areas:
We also offer a number of other roofing services around the Sandsend area:
Local areas in Sandsend covered by our Roofers services include: Whitby, Lythe, Kettleness.
