New Roofs & Re-Roofing in Yapham
Full strip-and-re-roof work for farmhouses, cottages and later homes in Yapham and Meltonby, on the rising ground just north of Pocklington.
- Free, no-obligation quote
- Proper inspection first
- Covering Yapham & YO42
Roofing & property care in Yapham
Yapham sits on rising ground a couple of miles from Pocklington, and its name is thought to come from an Old English word for steep places. The parish takes in the hamlet of Meltonby too, and between them you find brick farmhouses, converted outbuildings, cottages and a scattering of newer detached homes. Many of those roofs are now old enough that patching no longer makes sense.
Advanced Property Care covers Yapham from York for re-roofing and new roof work. We start with an honest inspection, look at the tiles or slates, the battens, the underlay and the timbers, and tell you whether a repair will do or whether a full re-roof is the better investment. You then get a clear written quote and photographs of the work as it progresses, so you can see what has gone into your roof.
- AreaEast Riding of Yorkshire
- PostcodeYO42
- DistanceAbout 14 miles east of York
Roofs in Yapham: what we look out for
Older houses around Yapham are typical of the East Riding: red or orange brick walls with clay pantile or slate roofs, often laid on riven laths or early sawn battens with no underlay at all. On those roofs the usual failures are nails rusting through so slates slide, pantiles cracking and slipping after decades of frost, and lime-bedded ridges crumbling away. Later twentieth-century houses tend to have concrete interlocking tiles, which last well but often sit on felt that has become brittle at the eaves.
Being at the foot of the Wolds, the village catches weather coming off the higher ground, and wind-driven rain finds any gap at verges, ridges and chimney flashings. St Martin's Church, a small Grade II* listed building partly rebuilt in the 1770s, was added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register in 2024, a reminder of how much care the older roofs in a village like this need.
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New Roofs & Re-Roofing for Yapham homes
A new roof in Yapham normally means stripping the old covering back to the rafters, checking and treating or replacing any weak timbers, then laying a breathable membrane and new treated battens. On cottages and farmhouses we can relay natural slate or clay pantiles to keep the look of the village, or fit quality concrete tiles where that suits the house.
Ridges and hips can be finished with a mechanical dry-fix system, which removes the need for mortar that weathers away, and we renew lead flashings, valleys and chimney soakers as part of the job. Where a roof only has one tired slope, or the problem is just the ridge, we will say so rather than recommend a full re-roof.
What we cover in Yapham
- Full strip and re-roof
- Natural slate, concrete and clay tiles
- New breathable membrane and treated battens
- Dry-fix ridge and hip systems
- Lead work, valleys and chimney flashing
- Roof windows fitted as part of the job
Recent work from our team
Real roofing and roofline jobs completed by Advanced Property Care. Tap any photo to view it full size.
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Real new roofs & re-roofing work by our team.
Other services in Yapham
The same inspect-first approach applies to every job, large or small.
01Roof Repairs
Leaks, slipped or broken tiles, flashing and storm damage — found, explained and fixed properly.
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02Flat Roofing
Flat roof repairs and modern replacement systems for extensions, garages and dormers.
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03Guttering
Gutter cleaning, unblocking, leak repairs and full replacement.
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04Fascias, Soffits & Roofline
Cleaning, repair and replacement of fascias, soffits and UPVC roofline.
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05Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal
Professional removal of moss, algae and organic growth from roofs.
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06Roofing & Property Maintenance
Roofing-related maintenance and repairs for homeowners, landlords and agents.
Find out moreFrom first call to finished job
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Get in touch
Call, WhatsApp or send the form — add photos of the problem if you can.
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We inspect
We look at the roof properly, find the cause and talk you through it.
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Clear written quote
You get a straightforward quote for the work that is actually needed.
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Done properly
The job is completed to a high standard and the site left tidy.
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Questions from Yapham homeowners
Anything else you would like to know? Call us on 07338 612197 and we will happily talk it through.
My Yapham cottage roof has no felt underneath. Does that mean it needs replacing?
Not automatically. Many older roofs in the area were built without underlay and have stayed dry for a century. What matters is the condition of the slates or pantiles, the fixings and the timbers. If tiles are slipping widely, laths are rotten or there are repeated leaks, a strip and re-roof with a breathable membrane is usually the sensible long-term fix. We will show you photos and explain what we found.
Can you match the pantiles on an older farmhouse or outbuilding?
We can usually reuse sound original pantiles on the most visible slopes and make up the shortfall with reclaimed or new clay tiles chosen to sit well alongside them. On a property in a rural setting like Yapham, that keeps the character of the building while giving it a properly watertight roof underneath.
Is a re-roof a good time to deal with the chimney?
Yes. With the old covering off, it is far easier to renew flashings, replace soakers and check the stack for loose pots or failed pointing. If a chimney is no longer used, we can talk through whether it should be capped and ventilated. Sorting it at the same time avoids disturbing the new roof later.
Do you cover Meltonby and other places around Pocklington?
Yes. Meltonby is part of the same parish as Yapham, and we also cover Pocklington, Barmby Moor, Kilnwick Percy, Bolton, Fangfoss and the villages along the edge of the Wolds. Call 07338 612197 to arrange a free, no-obligation look at your roof.
Yapham and nearby
Yapham sits in East Riding of Yorkshire, around 14 miles east of York city centre. We also cover the neighbouring towns and villages below.
Need a roofer in Yapham?
Send us a photo and a few details, or give us a call. We will come back to you with honest advice and a clear, no-obligation price.