Service
Dry-ridge & dry-verge systems.
Mechanical fixing, ventilated, maintenance-free - what current Building Regs require.
Old mortar-bedded ridges fail. They crack, they let water in, and they let pigeons nest behind them. A mechanical dry-ridge system is screwed down into the timber, ventilated, and guaranteed for the life of the roof.
When to call us
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth a call. A free survey will tell you what's actually needed - and whether it's a repair or something bigger.
- Mortar falling out from between ridge tiles
- Ridge tiles visibly lifted or loose
- Pigeons nesting where a ridge cement bed has failed
- Verge tiles at the gable end cracked or missing pointing
- Previous ridge work done in cement that keeps cracking
- Older property with original bedded ridges (30+ years)
How we approach dry-ridge & dry-verge systems.
Mortar-bedded ridges are obsolete. They crack, they let water in, they harbour nests, and every ten years someone has to fix them again. A mechanical dry-ridge system is screwed down into the timber, ventilated through the apex, and guaranteed for the life of the roof. Current Building Regulations require mechanical fixing on all new-build and re-roof work - there’s a good reason.
We strip the old bedded ridges off completely - no point half-doing it. Fit a ventilated ridge batten mechanically to the rafters, then fit dry-ridge units that clip and screw down to the batten with butyl seals on every joint. Verge ends get the matching dry-verge system: a clip-over unit that replaces bedded mortar at the gable. Both come with 10 to 15 year manufacturer warranties.
What's included
- Marley, Klober and Redland dry-ridge systems
- Ventilated ridges - reduces condensation in the loft
- 10–15 year manufacturer guarantee
- Dry-verge units to gable ends
- Colour-matched to ridge tiles
- Mechanically fixed - not reliant on ageing mortar
What we use
- Marley Universal dry-ridge system
- Klober Uni-Ridge ventilated system
- Marley dry-verge units, colour-matched
- Redland RapidRidge on Redland re-roofs
- Stainless-steel fixings throughout
- Butyl seals and EPDM rubber gaskets
How long it takes
A standard semi-detached ridge swap takes one to two working days. Full ridge-plus-verge on larger detached properties runs two to three days including scaffold. Quicker if scaffold is already up for other work.
How it works
From first call to finished roof - four steps.
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Call or WhatsApp
Tell us what you need. We pick up, usually within minutes.
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Free inspection
We come out, take a proper look, and give you an honest assessment.
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Written quote
A clear, itemised quote - no surprises, no pressure.
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Work done, guaranteed
Quality materials, tidy crew, 10-year written guarantee on re-roofs.
Areas we cover
We provide this service across the North East.
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“Connor and the lads did our full re-roof in four days. Tidy, polite, no nonsense. Stone for the money.”
Karen M. · Sunderland · Mar 2026
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Common questions
Answers before you call.
How long does a new roof take?
Most domestic re-roofs in Sunderland take three to five days from scaffold up to scaffold down, weather permitting.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Quotes and inspections are free across Sunderland, Washington and Durham. We only charge once work is agreed in writing.
What guarantee do you offer?
Every full re-roof comes with a written 10-year workmanship guarantee. Materials carry the manufacturer’s warranty on top.
Can you handle insurance claims?
Yes. We deal directly with your insurer, provide photos, reports and evidence, and handle the paperwork end-to-end.
Do you do emergency call-outs?
Yes. We cover same-day emergency repairs across the North East, seven days a week - call the number above.
Are you NFRC registered?
Our NFRC application is in review. We already operate to NFRC technical standards and carry full public liability insurance.
What areas do you cover?
Sunderland, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Seaham, Peterlee, South Shields, Boldon, Jarrow, Hetton-le-Hole, Chester-le-Street, Durham, Hartlepool and Gateshead.
How much does a new roof cost?
A standard three-bedroom semi-detached re-roof in Sunderland starts from around £5,500 for concrete tile and £7,500 for natural slate. Every quote is itemised.
Ready when you are