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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Tiled roofing
Tiled roofing in concrete interlocking and clay plain tiles
Tiled roofing from Best Top Roofing covers the two roofs you see on most streets in Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire: concrete interlocking tiles and clay plain tiles. We re-tile whole roofs on new membrane and battens, replace slipped and cracked tiles, and finish with dry ridge and dry verge, all with a fixed written price.
Most houses built after the war carry concrete interlocking tiles: large single-lap tiles that hook over each other at the sides, quick to lay and economical. Older houses, and plenty of newer ones built to look traditional, carry clay plain tiles: small, double-lapped tiles that give the deep, textured look of a period roof. Both last a long time, and both fail in the same way in the end, when the nails rust, the battens rot and the felt underneath gives up.
When a tiled roof reaches that point we strip it to the timbers, check and replace any rotten rafters or battens, lay a breathable membrane and new treated battens set to the gauge of the tile, then tile from the eaves up. Valleys, abutments and chimneys get new lead, and the ridge, hips and verges are finished with mechanical dry systems so there is no mortar left to crack and wash out.
Not every tiled roof needs replacing. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are refitted or replaced one at a time, and loose ridges re-fixed, with the cause found first so the repair holds. The photos on this page are our own tiled roofs, in progress and finished.
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
- Concrete interlocking tile re-roofs on new membrane and battens
- Clay plain tile re-roofs for period and traditional houses
- Slipped, cracked and missing tiles refitted or replaced
- Tiles matched to the existing roof where a match is available
- Rotten battens and rafters replaced while the roof is open
- New lead valleys, soakers, step flashings and chimney aprons
- Dry ridge, dry hip and dry verge systems in place of mortar
- Scaffold, skips and a full clear-up at the end of the job
Signs you need this
- Tiles slipping out of line or lying in the gutter
- Cracked or snapped tiles after a storm
- Ridge tiles rocking or mortar falling off the verges
- Moss lifting the tile edges and holding water
- Damp patches on bedroom ceilings under the roof
During and after
DuringAfter
During and after on the same red interlocking tile roof: the ridge going on, then the finished dry ridge with the roofer walking the slope.
Tiled roofing: our recent work
Every photo is one of our own jobs. Tap to enlarge.
Red interlocking tile re-roof with a brick chimney and new dry ridge
Red interlocking tile roof with a new roof window and dry ridge, seen from the scaffold
Dark interlocking tiles finished on a mock-Tudor house with a brick chimney
Grey tile roof with a valley and a roof window, finished, terraced street behind
Clay plain tile roof with half-round ridge tiles bedded in mortar
Dark interlocking tile hip roof finished with a chimney, scaffold still in place
Best Top roofers stripping old concrete tiles off a terraced roof, tiles stacked on the slope
Two roofers fixing new battens over breathable membrane next to the stripped old tiles
How it works
Survey
Thomas looks at the tiles, the fixings, the lead and the loft, and tells you whether it is a repair or a re-tile.
Fixed written price
Tile choice, timber, lead and scaffold set out in writing before we book you in.
Strip or repair
Slipped tiles refitted, or the roof stripped to the timbers and re-battened on new membrane.
Tiled and finished
Tiles laid to gauge, lead dressed, dry ridge and verge fitted, site cleared.
A tiled roof is only as good as the battens, nails and lead under it. We renew all of it, and every new re-roof carries our 10 year guarantee, in writing.
Tiled roofing: your questions answered
Should I choose concrete or clay tiles?
Concrete interlocking tiles are the most economical and suit most post-war houses. Clay plain tiles cost more and take longer to lay, but they suit older and steeper roofs and keep the look of a period street. We bring samples to the survey and talk you through both.
Can you match the tiles on my roof?
Where the same tile or a close match is still made, yes. On older roofs we compare samples against your tiles at the survey and tell you straight if a match is not possible, so a repair does not stand out.
Can you replace a few slipped tiles without re-roofing?
Yes. Slipped and cracked tiles are refitted or replaced one at a time and loose ridge tiles re-fixed. If the battens or felt behind them have failed across the roof, we show you and price the options.
Can I change from clay tiles to concrete, or the other way round?
Often, yes, but the weight and pitch of the roof have to suit the new tile, and in a conservation area a change of material can need permission. We check both before anything is booked.
Is a tiled re-roof covered by your guarantee?
Yes. Every new re-roof we fit carries our 10 year workmanship guarantee in writing, and the tiles and membrane carry their manufacturers' own guarantees. The full terms are 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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Samuel PatersonRoofing work · October 2026
really nice guy, great work ethic
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ashley clarkeSpeedy quote · October 2026
Speedy quote and top quality work. Highly recommend really vlean and tidy job.
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Thushan ThushanRoof leak fixed · October 2026
Tomax did a great job. He came out promptly and fixed the roof leak straight away. Very happy with his service. Highly recommended!
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Claire McCarthyLeaking roof fixed · September 2026
Great experience, fixed our roof which was leaking, arrived on time and very friendly. Very happy overall!!
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Checkatrade customerPitched roof repair · September 2026
Great experience, fixed our roof which was leaking, arrived on time and very friendly. Very happy overall.
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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 tiled roofing
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.