Roof Repairs in Bramhall, Stockport
Stockport Council describes Bramhall District Centre as having Victorian and Edwardian terraced buildings, mostly red brick, with pitched roofs and chimneys.
Pitched roofs and chimneys create several separate repair details
On an older terraced building, a leak near a chimney can come from the flashing, side soakers, rear gutter or the stack itself. The visible front flashing is only one part of the detail.
Do not assume every Bramhall roof has the same covering
The Council material supports the age, brick construction, pitched roofs and chimneys in the district centre, but it does not justify claiming one roof covering across the whole suburb. The actual slate or tile should be identified before a repair is specified.
Terraced rooflines can make leaks harder to place from the street
Where roofs and gutters continue along a row, water can travel before it appears indoors. A roofer may need to inspect the adjoining roof detail as well as the part directly above the stain.
Need a roofer to inspect the problem?
Describe where the problem is showing, when it happens and any work already carried out nearby.
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