Lee FlecknellEmergency roof repairs, rental property · August 2026
Highly recommend this company carried out some emergency roof repairs on one of my properties would use again.
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New roofs and re-roofing
New roofs and full re-roofs, guaranteed for 10 years
New roofs from Best Top Roofing start with the old one coming off completely. We strip back to the timbers, lay new breathable membrane and battens, fit slate, slate-effect, concrete or clay tiles, and finish with dry ridge and dry verge systems that never need re-pointing. Every new re-roof carries our 10 year guarantee.
Patching a roof that has reached the end of its life costs more every year. Tiles keep slipping because the nails and battens holding them have rusted and rotted, the old bitumen felt underneath has turned brittle and split, and water that gets past the tiles now runs straight onto the timbers. When the repairs start coming round every winter, a full re-roof is the cheaper answer over the next 30 years.
A re-roof with us is the whole job, not an overlay. The old tiles, battens and felt come off and go in the skip. With the roof open we check every rafter, purlin and wall plate and replace anything rotten or sagging. Then a breathable membrane goes on, new treated battens are set out to the gauge of the new tile, and the roof is covered in the material you choose. Valleys, abutments and chimneys get new lead, and the ridge and verges are finished with mechanical dry systems so there is no mortar left to crack and fall into the gutter.
The photos on this page are our own jobs, including the stages a customer never normally sees: the bare timbers, the membrane and the battens before the tiles hide them.
When you call, you speak to the familyBest Top Roofing is family-run. The family that answers the phone and gives you the quote is the family that turns up and does the job.
What is included
- Scaffold, skips and full strip of the old tiles, battens and felt
- Rafters, purlins and wall plates checked, rotten or sagging timber replaced
- New breathable roofing membrane, lapped and fixed to the manufacturer's detail
- New treated battens set out to the gauge of your tile
- Natural slate, slate-effect, concrete interlocking or clay plain tiles
- New lead valleys, soakers, step flashings and chimney aprons
- Dry ridge, dry hip and dry verge systems, no mortar to fail
- Roof windows, vents and loft ventilation fitted while the roof is open
Signs you need this
- The same leak coming back after more than one repair
- Tiles slipping or sliding into the gutter every winter
- Felt in the loft torn, sagging or crumbling to powder
- A dip along the ridge or waves across the slopes
- Daylight showing through from inside the loft
During and after
DuringAfter
During and after on the same re-roof: new blue breathable membrane and battens, then finished in grey slate-effect tiles with a dry verge.
New roofs: our recent work
Every photo is one of our own jobs. Tap to enlarge.
Slate-effect tiles going on over pink breathable membrane, roofer at the ridge
Bungalow hip roof in blue membrane and battens, ready for tiles
Red interlocking tile re-roof with a brick chimney and new dry ridge
Team laying slate-effect tiles over red membrane on a long roof slope
Grey tile roof with a valley and a roof window, finished, terraced street behind
Aerial view of a terraced roof stripped and re-battened, tiles loaded out
How it works
Survey and fixed price
Thomas looks at the roof and the loft, talks you through tile choices and gives you a fixed written price.
Scaffold and strip
Scaffold up, old roof off and skipped, timbers inspected while everything is open.
Membrane, battens, tiles
New membrane and battens, the roof tiled from the eaves up, new lead at every junction.
Dry ridge, verge and clear-up
Dry ridge and verge fitted, gutters cleared, scaffold down, 10 year guarantee handed over.
Every new re-roof we fit carries a 10 year guarantee, in writing. The family that quotes the job is the family on the scaffold.
New roofs: your questions answered
How long does a re-roof take?
Most three-bedroom semis and terraces take around a week from scaffold up to scaffold down. Bungalows with hips, larger detached houses and natural slate take longer. You get the start date and the expected finish in writing with the quote.
Do I need planning permission for a new roof?
Replacing a roof with similar materials does not normally need planning permission. Listed buildings, conservation areas and changes to the height or shape of the roof are different, and we tell you at the survey if your house needs a check first.
Which tile should I choose?
It comes down to the pitch of the roof, the look of the street and the budget. Concrete interlocking tiles are the most economical, slate-effect tiles give a clean modern finish, clay plain tiles suit older and steeper roofs, and natural slate suits Victorian terraces. We bring samples.
What is a dry ridge and why do you use it?
A dry ridge fixes the ridge tiles mechanically with clips and a roll-out seal instead of bedding them in mortar. Mortar cracks, washes out and lets ridge tiles work loose. A dry system stays put and needs no re-pointing.
Is the timber replacement included?
Timber we can see from the loft at the survey is priced in the quote. Anything hidden that only shows once the roof is open is shown to you and priced before we replace it, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
What does the 10 year guarantee cover?
Our workmanship on the new roof for 10 years from completion, in writing. The membrane and tiles also carry their manufacturers' own guarantees. Read the full terms on our guarantee page.
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Reviews
What customers say on Google
Dannie SmithQuoted the next day · June 2026
Thomas came and gave me a quote next day, very professional and clean work was carried out. I will be using best top roofing for all my projects going forward and would highly recommend them.
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R Vidya RLeaking felt roof repaired · September 2026
thanks to Thomas for fixing our roof. It was pleasure working with you. I feel confident that the water leak is accessed from all points and all problem addressed
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Lee SextonNew flat roof · April 2026
I needed a new flat roofing doing and this amazing company did it exactly how I wanted it. Highly recommended. Friendly and polite. Would use and again and tell all my friends and family.
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Mahmoud Al SuwwanRoof problem fixed · August 2026
We had a problem in our roof we called this company and they solved the problem so happy and satisfied. I really highly recommend if anyone needs roofing work done if I ever need a roofer again hopefully we don't if I ever did I will always use this company again, thank you so much, guys.
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Lisa DunneBlocked gutters cleared · April 2026
Cleaned out our gutters as were blocked and overflowing. Very happy with the job done. Thank you very much!
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Ligita KaledaiteChosen over other quotes · July 2026
Very friendly. Had couple of Quotes from other companys And this was the best company for it.
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Sally MaskellRoofing work by Thomas · June 2026
Very impressed with the work that Thomas has done. Definitely recommend.
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Scarlet BullRoofing work · August 2026
Professional, good quality work! Recommended.
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Checkatrade customerBalcony roof installation · August 2026
Fantastic, professional and polite throughout the job.
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10 year
re-roof
guarantee
Our guarantee
re-roof
guarantee
Every new re-roof guaranteed for 10 years, in writing
When we replace your roof, our workmanship is guaranteed for 10 years from the day we finish, and the membrane, tiles and slates carry their manufacturers' guarantees on top. Repairs and flat roofs are guaranteed too, with the terms for your job written on your quote. We are fully insured.
Covered
- Our workmanship on every new re-roof for 10 years
- Lead, flashings, ridges and verges we fit
- Flat roofs laid to the system's specification
- Repairs, with the terms written on the quote
On top
- Tile and slate manufacturer guarantees
- Membrane and flat roof system guarantees
- Photos of the finished job
- The same family to call if anything is wrong
Not covered
- Storm or accidental damage after completion
- Work altered or added by someone else
- Parts of the roof we did not work on
- Gutters left to block and overflow
The guarantee for your job is written on your quote before you agree to anything. Read the full guarantee.
Talk to us about new roofs
Ring or send the form. We come out, look at the roof, show you what is needed and give you a fixed written price. No pressure and no hidden extras.