What may seem like a small drip in the attic can quickly transform into serious repairs if not addressed on time. It’s the same with structural issues which may occur over time – they should never be ignored. Serving Woking and the surrounding areas, Surrey Roofing & Property Maintenance is the roofing company of choice for many domestic, commercial and industrial clients. A leading name in new roofs, we install both pitched and flat roofs and offer a range of roof repairs and emergency roofing services.
CONTACT USAs part of our extensive roofing services, our roofers conduct thorough leadwork, flashing, and dry verge inspections to ensure we find the source of your leak and carry out the necessary roof repairs. Bear in mind that where the water is seeping into the attic, as well as further into your home or premises, may not be where the leak first occurred. Water will travel until it finds a suitable exit.
Leaks happen for a variety of reasons, the most common being storm damage. They can also arise due to inadequate installation and a lack of maintenance. Even though domestic and commercial roofs are supposed to last decades, they must be regularly inspected.
Did you know that a leaking roof can affect your foundations? It may seem bizarre, but if not discovered and properly addressed, the water ingress can make its way down through the building into the earth below and cause the foundations to lose their stability. This will lead to structural issues and costly repair work to your Woking home or premises.
As an experienced roofing company, some notable issues related to leaks for pitched and flat roofs that you should be aware of include the following. We hope you avoid needing emergency roofing services or new roofs by recognising these issues.
Leaks caused by faulty leadwork or other roofline elements will saturate the insulation in your attic, leaving it soaked and incapable of retaining the heat in your property. The longer it takes to dry out, the more demand on your heating bills, as you’ll notice a definite drop in the temperature pretty quickly. Whilst aesthetically pleasing, green roofs retain water, making them especially prone to leaks.
If this is allowed to spread without any attention paid to it, your health can become seriously affected. The spores from mould – particularly black mould – are known to cause severe respiratory issues and other health concerns. Professional removal can be expensive.
Again, if not addressed, mildew will spread into the furniture and soft furnishings, leaving an unpleasant smell lingering within the property. It can also affect clothing, particularly seasonal items, which may be stored away when not in use.
The attic space contains most of your property’s electrical wiring, usually positioned underneath the insulation. If it gets wet, there is every chance it could short out and ignite, causing considerable damage to domestic and commercial roofs and the rest of your property.
Water ingress will also affect the timbers in the attic, such as the roof trusses and battens. Our roofers can only stress the seriousness of this issue, which will affect the structural integrity of your property and another reason why it’s so important to call a dependable roofing company to repair the leak immediately.
Talk to Surrey Roofing & Property Maintenance if you think your traditional or green roof might be leaking. With clients in Woking and throughout Surrey and Hampshire, we’re the company to call for new roofs, flat roofs, roof repairs, and emergency roofing services.
