Roof Repairs in Dunnington
From the old village around St Nicholas' Church to the estates built since, Dunnington roofs leak for different reasons, and we find the real one.
- Free, no-obligation quote
- Proper inspection first
- Covering Dunnington & YO19
Roofing & property care in Dunnington
Dunnington is a large village about four miles east of York, recorded in the Domesday Book and once known as the centre of the country's chicory growing. Part of its historic centre is a conservation area, and St Nicholas' Church, partly dating from the late 11th century and rebuilt in the 19th, is Grade II* listed. Around the old core, the village has grown substantially with 20th-century housing.
Advanced Property Care repairs roofs for homeowners, landlords and letting agents in Dunnington. Whether it is a damp patch after heavy rain, a slipped tile spotted from the garden or a chimney that has started to leak, we inspect properly, find the cause and give you a clear written quote with photos. If a quick fix will not last, we will say so and explain the alternatives.
- AreaCity of York
- PostcodeYO19
- DistanceAbout 5 miles east of York
Roofs in Dunnington: what we look out for
Dunnington's older houses and cottages, mainly in and around the conservation area, are brick built with clay pantile, plain tile or slate roofs, chimney stacks and traditional flashings. Typical faults include slipped slates from corroded nails, cracked or displaced pantiles, crumbling mortar at chimneys and verges, and split lead in valleys and around stacks.
Most of the village's homes, though, are post-war and later semis, detached houses and bungalows with concrete interlocking tiles. These commonly leak at the ridge and hip where bedding mortar has failed, at verges on gable ends, around soil pipes and roof windows, and where extensions and porches join the main house. The village is surrounded by open farmland to the east, so roofs facing the fields take the full force of wind and rain, and loose tiles often show up after a storm. Mature trees in older gardens add to the load, filling valleys and gutters with leaves.
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Roof Repairs for Dunnington homes
Our roof repairs in Dunnington cover replacing slipped, cracked or missing tiles and slates, re-bedding or dry-fixing ridges and hips, renewing lead flashings and chimney junctions, repairing valleys, sealing roof windows and making storm damage safe before a full repair.
We approach each leak by checking the loft as well as the roof surface, because water often travels along felt or timbers before it appears on a ceiling. On older properties in the conservation area we match existing materials where possible. Photos show you the cause and the finished repair, and our written quote explains exactly what will be done. If the inspection shows the roof is near the end of its life, we will tell you, so you can weigh a repair now against planning for a new roof. Landlords and agents can have the findings sent straight to them.
What we cover in Dunnington
- Leak tracing and repair
- Slipped, cracked and missing tiles or slates
- Lead flashing, valleys and chimney junctions
- Ridge and hip tiles re-bedded or dry-fixed
- Storm and wind damage
- Roof windows and skylight leaks
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 roof repairs work by our team.
Other services in Dunnington
The same inspect-first approach applies to every job, large or small.
01New Roofs & Re-Roofing
Complete roof replacement in slate or tile when the old roof has reached the end of its life.
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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
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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 Dunnington homeowners
Anything else you would like to know? Call us on 07338 612197 and we will happily talk it through.
My chimney leaks only when the rain is heavy and driven by wind. What could cause that?
Wind-driven leaks around chimneys are often caused by cracked flashings, gaps in the mortar of the stack, or a missing or damaged back gutter behind the chimney. Porous brickwork can also let water through. We inspect the stack and flashings closely and explain what is letting water in before quoting.
Are older roofs in Dunnington's conservation area harder to repair?
Not harder, but they need care. Repairs should match the existing pantiles, plain tiles or slates, and traditional lead work may be the right choice. Like-for-like repairs do not usually need permission, but changing materials might. Check with City of York Council if you are unsure.
Can a few slipped tiles be fixed without scaffolding?
Small repairs can often be done safely with roof ladders or other access equipment, depending on the height and position of the tiles. Larger repairs, or work over conservatories or extensions, may need scaffolding. We assess access when we inspect and explain it in the quote.
What is dry-fix ridge and is it better than mortar?
Dry-fix ridge systems secure ridge and hip tiles mechanically with clips and seals instead of mortar. They do not crack and wash out like mortar, so they need less maintenance. For some older or listed properties, traditional mortar bedding may be more appropriate. We will advise which suits your roof.
Dunnington and nearby
Dunnington sits in City of York, around 5 miles east of York city centre. We also cover the neighbouring towns and villages below.
Need a roofer in Dunnington?
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.