We carry out roofing work regularly in Hertford and the surrounding villages. As the county town of Hertfordshire, Hertford has a significant amount of older housing stock - Georgian and Victorian buildings around the town centre, Edwardian terraces in Bengeo and Sele, and a mix of inter-war and more modern housing on the outskirts. The surrounding rural area contains older cottages and farmhouses with a wide range of roof types.
Hertford's older buildings require experienced handling - many have original natural slate roofs, lime mortar chimney stacks, and lead valley and flashing details that are now approaching or exceeding a hundred years old. These roofs can perform well for many decades more if maintained correctly, but they need the right materials and approach.
Whether you need an emergency repair, a planned re-roof or a new flat roof on an extension, call us for a free visit and a clear written quote with no obligation.
We work throughout Hertford and the surrounding villages and suburbs. Our team is familiar with the property types and roofing needs across the whole area.
Hertford town centre • Bengeo • Sele • Hartham • Hertingfordbury • Little Amwell • Great Amwell • Ware (border area) • Bramfield • Watton-at-Stone • Stapleford and surrounding villages
Postcodes covered: SG13, SG14
Book a VisitThe full range of domestic and commercial roofing across Hertford and the surrounding area.
Leaks, missing tiles, damaged flashings and emergency repairs across Hertford. We work on all property types and roof constructions found in the area.
Find Out MoreFull roof replacements for homes across Hertford. We advise on the right materials for your property and carry out complete re-roofing projects from strip-off to a finished, guaranteed roof.
Find Out MoreFelt, EPDM rubber and single-ply flat roofing on extensions and garages throughout Hertford. Velux-style roof lights and sun tunnels also fitted.
Find Out MoreRepointing, flaunching, lead flashing and stack rebuilds across Hertford. Early chimney repairs prevent costly water damage to your property.
Find Out MoreGarage roof replacements including felt and EPDM installations across Hertford. Asbestos cement sheet removal and replacement also available - managed from survey to completion.
Find Out MoreGuttering replacement, repairs and cleaning alongside soffit and fascia installation across Hertford. uPVC systems in a range of profiles and colours.
Find Out MoreWhatever the age or type of your property, our local team has the experience to carry out the work correctly. We cover all of Hertford and the surrounding area every day.
Call the TeamHere is what tends to go wrong with roofs in Hertford - and what to do about it.
Hertford town centre and the areas around it contain a significant proportion of older properties with roof types that need careful, experienced handling. Natural slate roofs with original lead valleys and chimney flashings, lime mortar chimney stacks, and clay ridge tiles are all common in this area. Slipped slates, failed lead, and deteriorated pointing are the most frequent problems we deal with on these properties. Using modern cement mortar on Victorian brickwork is a common mistake - it is too rigid and causes the bricks themselves to crack over time. Lime mortar is the correct material for period chimney repointing.
The Edwardian and inter-war housing in Bengeo and Sele has pitched roofs typically covered in early concrete or clay tile, now reaching 80 to 100 years of age. Ridge tiles bedded in mortar have dried out and loosened, valley troughs are cracking or lifting, and in many cases the felt underlay below the tiles is now so degraded that it no longer provides secondary waterproofing. These are the conditions where a leak can develop quickly after a spell of wet or windy weather.
The villages surrounding Hertford - Hertingfordbury, Great Amwell, Watton-at-Stone and others - contain older rural cottages and farmhouses with roof types that vary considerably from the standard residential roofing work we carry out in towns. These properties may have clay peg tiles, hand-made brick, reclaimed slate or other materials that require sourcing and careful installation. We are experienced with rural property roofing and advise on conservation-appropriate solutions where planning or listed building considerations apply.
A damp patch on a ceiling, visible gaps in ridge mortar, slates that have slipped from their position, or mortar debris on the ground below a chimney stack after windy weather - these are the signs that warrant a roof inspection. In our experience, most roofing problems that are caught early are significantly cheaper to fix than the water damage they cause when they are left. We carry out free surveys across Hertford and the surrounding SG postcodes and give you a clear, honest assessment.
Common questions about our roofing services in Hertford.
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Call Hertfordshire Roofing on 01284 598 089Nearby areas we also cover: Welwyn Garden City • Stevenage • Hoddesdon • Cheshunt