Roofing Services in Radford
When Radford property owners need roofing they can rely on, our Coventry team delivers fast response times, fixed quotes and workmanship that lasts.
- Local to Radford
- Fully insured
- Free quotes
We repair, re-roof and maintain pitched and flat roofs in Radford, 1.5 miles north of Coventry city centre. That covers slipped and cracked tiles, leaks traced back to their actual source, full re-roofs with new battens, underlay and dry-fixed ridges, chimney leadwork, and flat roofs in EPDM, GRP and felt. Free inspection, fixed written quote.
Working in Radford
Radford lies 1.5 miles north of Coventry city centre, in the CV6 postcode district.
Within walking distance you will find Asda and St. Francis of Assisi, and we work on properties throughout the streets around them.
The nearest areas we also cover are Coundon (0.8 miles) and Bishopsgate Green (0.9 miles), so work in Radford sits inside the same run of the city.
- Asda
- St. Francis of Assisi
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
- Hill Farm Academy
- Radford and Holbrooks Methodist Church
- Charlie Supermarket
Everything your Radford property needs
The roofing work we carry out on Radford properties, from leak tracing and tile repairs to complete re-roofing.
New Roof Installations
New roofs where there was none before, or where an extension needs one. Specified for the pitch and the covering rather than to a standard detail.
Roof Replacements
Full strip and re-roof with new underlay, battens, flashings and dry-fixed ridges, in your existing covering or a new one.
Roof Repairs & Leak Detection
Repairs to slipped and cracked tiles, failed flashings, open ridges and anything else letting water in — after we have found the real cause.
Slate & Tile Roofing
Natural slate, clay and concrete tile work — repairs, matching, and full coverings laid to suit the pitch.
Chimney Repairs & Leadwork
Stack repairs and proper dressed leadwork. Most chimney leaks are the stack itself rather than the roof around it.
Fascias, Soffits & Guttering
Roofline and rainwater goods, renewed together with roof work so the scaffold is paid for once rather than twice.
Built to last in Radford
The materials and methods we use on Radford roofs, and why one covering or fixing method suits a roof better than another.
- Slate & clay tile
- Concrete tile
- Flat roofing — EPDM, GRP & felt
- Lead flashing & valleys
- Fascias, soffits & guttering
- Chimney repairs & repointing
What we check on a property in Radford
Every quote starts with a survey. These are the things we look at on roofing work in Radford, and why each one changes the recommendation.
Valleys
Valleys carry more water than any other part of the roof. We check for debris, splits in the lead, failed mortar on the tile edges and anything restricting the flow, because a blocked valley backs water up under the tiles.
How the roof meets the neighbour
On terraces and semis the party line matters. We check the flashing or soaker detail at the boundary and whether work needs coordinating next door, which is better known before the scaffold goes up than after.
Insulation depth and position
While we are in the loft we note the insulation. It affects condensation risk and ventilation requirements, and if the roof is coming off it is the obvious moment to put it right.
Gutters, falls and downpipes
We check that gutters run to the outlet, that joints are not weeping and that downpipes discharge properly. Overflowing gutters soak fascias and walls, and the damage usually shows up indoors before anyone looks up.
Ridge and hip mortar
We check every ridge and hip for cracked, missing or drummy mortar. It is the most common failure on an otherwise sound roof and the one most likely to become dangerous in a gale.
Lead quality and code
Lead that is too thin for its span splits from thermal movement, and over-long pieces do the same. We check the code and the lengths used, because an undersized flashing fails again whatever else is done.
Simple, transparent, no pressure
Free inspection & advice
We visit, assess the job properly and explain your options in plain English — no pressure.
Transparent fixed quote
A clear, line-by-line quote with no hidden costs. You decide in your own time.
Expert workmanship
Our qualified, insured team completes the work on time, on budget and to a high standard.
Walkthrough & tidy finish
We clean up fully — magnetic nail sweeps and all — and don't leave until you're 100% happy.
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Roofing Services in Radford — your questions answered
Still have a question? Our local team is happy to help — no pressure, no jargon.
Speak to us today0786 5778332What else is near Radford that you cover?
Radford sits next to Coundon (about 0.8 miles away), Bishopsgate Green (about 0.9 miles away), Edgwick (about 1 mile away) and Foleshill (about 1 mile away). We work across the whole of that cluster, which is part of why we can usually get to a survey quickly — we are often already nearby.
Are you actually local to Radford?
Yes. Radford is around 1.5 miles north of the centre of Coventry, well within the area we work in every week. We are not a national firm subcontracting the job out.
The damp patch is in one place — is the hole directly above it?
Usually not. Water comes in at a defect then runs along the top of a batten, down a rafter or across the underlay until it finds somewhere to drop. The stain on the ceiling can be several metres from the entry point. This is why we look at the roof and the loft rather than working from the position of the stain, which is the single most common cause of a repair that does not fix anything.
My ridge tiles look loose. Is that urgent?
Treat it as urgent. A ridge tile that has lost its mortar bed is heavy, high up and has nothing holding it down in a gale. Beyond the obvious danger, an open ridge line lets water straight into the roof space along its whole length. Re-bedding and mechanically fixing a ridge is a relatively contained job compared with what a displaced one can cost.
EPDM, GRP or felt — which flat roof is best?
EPDM is a single rubber membrane with very few joints, flexible in cold weather and typically good for 25 to 30 years or more. GRP is a fibreglass laminate cured in place, giving a hard seamless finish with neat detailing, on a similar lifespan, though it is less forgiving of movement. Felt is the cheapest and the shortest-lived. The deck condition and how much movement it sees usually decide it.
Why is my roof leaking when it only rains hard?
Wind-driven rain gets in where ordinary rain does not. It is pushed up under tile laps, past a loose verge, through a gap in flashing, or in at a ridge whose mortar has gone. In light rain the water runs straight off; in a storm it is driven sideways into the same small defect. That is why a leak that only appears in bad weather is still a real defect worth fixing.
Why does my flat roof pond after rain?
Because it has lost its fall, or never had enough. A flat roof is not flat: it should be laid to a fall so water runs to an outlet. Decks deflect over time and joists sag, so water sits. Standing water is not automatically a leak, but it accelerates ageing, grows algae and finds any weakness. Re-covering without correcting the fall repeats the problem.
Get your free roofing quote in Radford
Tell us about your Radford property and our local team gets straight back to you, usually the same working day, with honest advice and a clear fixed price.
- No obligation, no pressure, no hidden costs
- Qualified, insured Coventry tradespeople
- Fast response — within 24 hours on urgent jobs