Roofing questions, answered

Often, yes. Slipped or broken slates and tiles, ridge tiles and flashings can usually be repaired on their own. We'll look at the whole roof and tell you honestly whether a repair will do or a re-roof makes more sense. See roof repairs.

It can be. Slipped slates, worn flashings around chimneys and failing ridge tiles are common causes, but water often shows up some way from where it gets in. We'll check the roof and tell you what we find.

Yes: moss removal, gutter clearing, checks of slates, tiles and ridges, and lead flashing repairs. We also carry out regular roof inspections; ask when you call.

Yes: repointing, rebuilds, lead flashing replacement, chimney pots, flue cleaning and stack removal. See chimney repairs.

When slates or tiles are failing across the whole roof rather than in one place, or repairs keep coming back, it's usually time to think about a re-roof. We'll explain what we've seen either way. See new roofs and re-roofs.

Yes. We work on homes, rental properties and commercial buildings.

We work with natural slate and with clay and concrete tiles, and we match replacements to what's already on the roof.

Both work well. GRP is lightweight, weather-resistant and needs very little maintenance, and suits dormers, garages and porches. Bitumen felt is cost-effective, waterproof and easy to repair. We'll recommend one for your roof. See flat roofs.

Sealing the places a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof: flashings, valleys and lead gutters, plus lead dormers, bay roofs and period details. See leadwork.

uPVC won't rot, warp or need repainting, and only needs an occasional clean. See fascias and soffits.

Yes, quotes are free.

Yes. You can add up to five photos to the quote form. They help us see what's needed before we visit.

Call 07940 714766 or 01253 621199, email info@nicholsonroofing.co.uk, or send the quote form.

Blackpool, Bispham, South Shore, Staining, Thornton-Cleveleys, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde, Great Eccleston and Lytham St Annes. Check your postcode on the map.

Call 07940 714766 and we'll tell you whether we can.

At 11 Montreal Avenue, Blackpool FY1 4DT. The business was established in 1976.