If living and working in Norwich has taught us one thing at Point Roofing & Guttering, it’s that no two roofs and no two customers are quite the same. We’ve spent years setting up ladders on Costessey roofs, squinting up at wind-battered ridge tiles on Queen’s Hills, and drinking more teas than we can count with neighbours who just want their home to feel secure again. Roof care here isn’t a luxury. It’s a fact of life.
Let’s talk honestly about what sets Norwich roofs and our approach apart, and why having a local team in your corner really does change the game.
The Local Reality: What Norwich Roofs Face
You know the drill, gusty April winds, relentless autumn rain, an unexpected week of summer sun, and the frost that sneaks up before Christmas. This region keeps us roofers on our toes. That’s why Point Roofing & Guttering pays extra attention to even “small” things like missing tiles, mortar cracks, and green moss creeping up the north-facing slopes. It only takes a single storm for little faults to become big, expensive headaches.
We still remember the house in Hellesdon where a garden gnome alerted us to a tile in the flower bed. One gust, and the homeowner was left spotting leaks by Boxing Day! That’s the sort of local lesson you don’t get from a textbook.
How We Actually Find and Fix Problems
Forget checklists written in distant offices, roof care here is hands-on, local, and practical. Here’s what our team at Point Roofing & Guttering looks out for on every visit:
- Out-of-place or broken tiles: We see it all the time, one missing after a windy night and suddenly it’s a race to stop the rain getting in.
- Dip in the roof: Some of the terraced homes in Sprowston suffer from “smiling” rooflines. Usually, it’s old timber soaking up moisture.
- Nature taking over: Moss and lichen are Norwich regulars. They trap damp, and after a frosty winter, can prise open even the sturdiest tiles.
- Red grit in your gutters: That’s not just dirt. It’s weathered material from your tiles, one of the surest ways we tell a roof is quietly getting tired.
- Damp patches where you’d least expect: We recently traced a ceiling stain in a Cringleford semi to a single cracked flashing, out of sight to the untrained eye.
Our Repair Style: No-Nonsense, No Shortcuts
At Point Roofing & Guttering, nobody just “plasters over” a problem. Here’s a taste of how our job really gets done around Norwich:
For Pitched Roofs
- Detailed fixes, not guesswork: We check under every swapped tile or slate, re-bed loose ridges, and never leave your underlay exposed.
- Valleys and lead flashing: We bring in the old-school skills for period cottages, fixing leaks with new lead and good technique, not quick-fill mastic.
Flat Roof Know-How
- Big on prevention: With so many garages and “infill” extensions around Taverham, we often suggest improved drainage and reinforce weak spots, not just patch up tears.
- Under the surface: Damp decking or rotten boards? We’ll show you before and after, and replace only what’s needed. Nobody likes invisible surprises.
More Than Just Gutters
- Gutter tweaks: From aligning brackets to suggesting a bigger downpipe where moss is a recurring issue, we keep the water flowing away from your bricks.
- Chimney sense: Loose pots, faded leadwork, our chimney repairs safeguard those beloved old stacks Norwich is known for.
When To Tackle It Yourself (And When Not To!)
Some customers want to roll up their sleeves and for little things like clearing leaves, we say go for it! But climbing up to tackle slipped tiles, especially after a storm, can end in tears (and hospital visits). Our advice: let someone with the right ladders, safety kit, and local know-how take over when the job gets higher than head-height.
We also deal a lot with insurance jobs, and councils around Norwich expect paperwork especially for flats, old cottages, or homes in conservation areas. We handle it all and offer clear written quotes, so there are no awkward surprises when a claim needs backing up.
Local Prices, Honest Estimates
Here’s what homeowners in our patch tend to pay (as of 2024)—and you’ll always get an exact quote from us before work starts:
Repair | Typical Price | Our Average Time |
|---|---|---|
10 Replacement Tiles | £160–£375 | Half a day |
Flat Roof Leak Repair | £170–£420 | 1 day |
New Leadwork (Flashing/Valley) | £260–£520 | 1–2 days |
Ridge Tile Repointing | £370–£760 | 1–2 days |
Full Roof Overhaul | £4,700–£7,500 | 1–3 weeks |
We’re not about big hard sells. Sometimes we tell clients a minor repair can wait, and sometimes we recommend a bigger fix before it gets riskier. It’s about trust.
Making Roofs Last: What We Offer Locally
Our maintenance work in Norwich isn’t “one-and-done.” With Point Roofing & Guttering you get:
- Clear, seasonal checks—twice a year or after a major storm, with photos for your records.
- Routine gutter cleans, valley checks, and honest feedback (not a sales pitch in disguise).
- Personalised solutions for properties surrounded by trees, moss-prone damp zones, and older builds needing special attention.
- Rapid storm-response callouts, no waiting for weeks while water drips through the ceiling.
One recent client in Eaton had us back yearly after we found root infiltration from a neighbour’s climbing plant the kind of thing only a regular local visit would spot.
Our Promise: Professional, Genuine Service
What makes Point Roofing & Guttering different? We treat every job with the kind of care and respect we’d want for our own homes. We’re here for the emergency roof repairs, the peace-of-mind checks, and those rare big projects that really transform how a house stands up to East Anglian weather.
Whatever your roof issue don’t just patch it, and don’t settle for generic advice from far away. Call us for real solutions, grounded in experience and a deep knowledge of homes across Norwich and beyond. We’re always happy to chat, share what we know, and keep your home warm, dry, and protected just as it should be.
