Roofers in Wroxham

On the Broads

Wroxham and Hoveton sit either side of the River Bure north east of Norwich, and are known as the gateway to the Norfolk Broads. Riverside homes, holiday properties, boatyards and shops line the river, with residential roads behind them.

Wet and exposed conditions

Homes and businesses beside the water face damp air, wind across open water and shade from riverside trees, which all take their toll on a roof. Moss builds up and lifts tiles, flashings and valleys are tested by driving rain, and gutters fill with leaves. Sound leadwork in rolled lead, clear gutters and a covering in good repair matter as much here as anywhere in Norfolk.

Planning on the Broads

Parts of Wroxham and Hoveton fall within the Broads, where the Broads Authority is the planning authority. Elsewhere it is Broadland District Council in Wroxham and North Norfolk District Council in Hoveton. If your property is listed, in a conservation area or within the Broads, check before changing the look of the roof.

Thatched properties

The Broads have many thatched buildings. One of our customers had a long search for a roofing contractor who could complete an extremely difficult thatch to tile conversion before trusting the work to DH Roofing Contractors.

Roofing problems to look out for in Wroxham and Hoveton

Close to the water, roofs stay damp for longer and moss grows quickly, lifting tiles and blocking gutters. Wind across the open river and the Broads tests ridges, verges and flashings. Holiday lets and riverside properties that stand empty for part of the year can have a leak go unnoticed for weeks, so an annual look at the roof, the gutters and the leadwork is worth having. Boathouses and outbuildings often have flat roofs that need the same care as the house.

Holiday lets and riverside properties

For a holiday let, a roof leak means cancelled bookings as well as repairs. Keeping gutters clear, replacing slipped tiles, renewing tired leadwork and replacing failing flat roofs in EPDM rubber before they let water in all help keep a property ready for guests. If water is already coming in, call rather than fill in the form, as we take emergency call-outs.

Roofing work we carry out in Wroxham

• Roof repairs, from a single slipped tile to storm damage, with emergency call-outs for leaks
• Full and partial re-roofs in slate or tile
• Flat roofs in EPDM rubber, as certified Firestone installers
• Leadwork in rolled lead to BS12588 British standards
• Fascias, soffits, bargeboards and guttering in low maintenance uPVC
• Chimney repairs, rebuilds and removals
• Rooftop solar panels for homes and businesses

Villages around Wroxham

As well as Wroxham itself, we work in the villages around it, including Hoveton, Salhouse, Horning, Belaugh and Coltishall, and throughout the rest of Norfolk. Every quotation is free and comes with no obligation.