Slipped tiles or slates
Look for uneven courses, fresh gaps and pieces on the ground. Do not walk beneath obviously loose material.
Blackpool roofing guidance
Roof damage after strong winds?
Blackpool roofs can be exposed to strong coastal weather. After a storm, the safest useful inspection is usually from the ground, not from a ladder.
What may be worth checking
Ridge movement
A displaced ridge or hip component can expose the roof at a vulnerable high point.
Lead or flashing lifted
Wind can exploit edges that were already loose, particularly around chimneys and junctions.
Gutters disturbed
Brackets, joints and downpipes can move or fill with debris during bad weather.
Debris impact
Branches and other debris can crack coverings or damage a flat roof membrane.
Temporary weatherproofing
When a permanent repair is unsafe or impractical immediately, a competent roofer may recommend a temporary measure first.
Before agreeing to a repair
Ask the roofer to explain what they believe has failed and how the proposed work addresses that failure. For anything more than a very small repair, a written description of the work can help avoid misunderstandings.
Where hidden damage is possible, ask what happens if further defects are found once the covering is opened. Photographs before and after the work can also be useful.
Safety: do not climb onto a wet, damaged or unfamiliar roof to investigate the problem yourself.
Need someone to inspect it?
Use the MyJobQuote service to describe the job and look for roofers covering Blackpool.