Slate and tile repairs in Exeter
Slipped, cracked and missing slates and tiles replaced and secured, with ridges, hips and verges put right.
Slates and tiles put back properly
Ayre Roofing repair slate and tile roofs across Exeter: slipped and broken slates, cracked tiles, loose ridges and failed verges. We match what's already on your roof and fix the cause, not just the slate you can see from the garden.
One slipped slate doesn't sound like much. But the gap it leaves lets rain onto the felt and battens underneath, and in a South Devon winter that soon turns into a damp patch indoors.
Why slates and tiles slip
On older slate roofs, the usual cause is the nails rusting through, sometimes called nail sickness. The slate is fine, but nothing is holding it. We refix single slates with slate hooks or straps. When it's happening across the whole roof, we'll tell you honestly that a re-roof is the better buy.
On tiled roofs, it's more often cracked tiles, weathered mortar on ridges and hips, or verges that have lost their pointing. Ridges can be re-bedded or changed to a dry-fix system so they don't need repointing again.
Matching your roof
Exeter has natural slate, clay plain tiles and every kind of concrete interlocking tile. We match colour, size and profile, using reclaimed material where that's the right look.
Seen a slate on the lawn? Call Chris on 07803 365 251.
At a glance
- Based in: 32 Weavers Road, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 0FW (about 10 miles from Exeter city centre)
- Covering: Exeter, Newton Abbot, Torbay, Dawlish, Teignmouth and the villages between
- Phone: 07803 365 251 (Chris)
- Open: Mon–Thu 07:00–18:00, Fri 07:00–17:30, Sat 07:00–12:00, Sun closed
- Guarantee: Minimum 5 years on every project, 1 year on remedial work
- Training: NFRC member. Restec trained installer, Firestone RubberCover trained, CITB and CSCS
- Roofing since: 2000. Ayre Roofing set up in 2009
- Quotes: Free and no obligation. Great value for money
Slate and tile repairs we carry out
- Slipped slatesRefixed with slate hooks or straps, or replaced if broken.
- Cracked and missing tilesClay and concrete tiles replaced and matched.
- Ridge and hip tilesRe-bedded in mortar or changed to a dry-fix system.
- VergesRe-pointed or fitted with dry verge so the edges stay put.
- ValleysLead and tiled valleys repaired. See lead work.
- Storm damageTiles and slates lost in high winds replaced quickly. See roof repairs.
Slate and tile repairs: common questions
Can you match my old slates or tiles?
Usually, yes. We match size, colour and profile, and use reclaimed slates or tiles where new ones would stand out.
What is nail sickness?
It's when the nails holding slates rust through with age. The slates start slipping one by one. A few can be refixed; if it's all over the roof, re-roofing is usually better value.
Is it worth repairing an old slate roof?
If the slates themselves are sound and the problem is local, yes. If the nails have failed across the roof or the battens are rotten, we'll tell you a re-roof makes more sense.
Do you need scaffolding for a few tiles?
Not always. It depends on the height, the roof and safe access. We'll tell you what's needed when we quote.
How much does it cost to replace a few slates?
It depends on how many, where they are and the access. We give a free, no-obligation quote, and small jobs are welcome.
Slate and tile repairs outside Exeter
We repair slate and tile roofs across Newton Abbot, Torbay and Dawlish too.
More from Ayre Roofing
Roof repairs
Leaks, slipped tiles and storm damage fixed quickly, before it gets into the house.
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Roofing
New roofs and re-roofs in natural slate and clay or concrete tile, done to last.
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Lead work and chimney repairs
Lead flashings, valleys and chimney repairs, done properly so they stay watertight.
Find out more →What our customers say
“Attended the property the following day of being contacted and fitted the new tile immediately Great service Thank you”
“Very quick, very clean and just got on with the job. Chris actually started and finished earlier than expected and then apologised for it! He kept me informed all the way through and took before and after pictures.”
“All well now after heavy rain, no further evidence of leaks through the roof.”
More reviews on our testimonials page and on MyBuilder.
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Get a free, no-obligation quote
Tell us what's up with the roof and we'll come out, have a look and give you a straight answer. Great value for money, and no pressure.
07803 365 251 ayreroofing@gmail.comMon–Thu 07:00–18:00
Fri 07:00–17:30
Sat 07:00–12:00
Sun closed