Ridge Repointing in LeicesterLoose Ridge TilesSecured and Sealed
Secure loose ridge tiles before the next storm brings them down, with a fixed price and a 5-year guarantee on the cement work.
All work guaranteed in writing · 25 years on new roofs
The service
What Ridge Repointing Involves
Ridge tiles run along the peak of your roof and are traditionally bedded on mortar. Over the years, frost, wind and movement crack and wash out that mortar until the ridge tiles work loose.
You need ridge repointing when you can see cracked or missing mortar along the ridge, ridge tiles that are visibly out of line, bits of mortar on the ground or in the gutters, or a leak near the top of the roof.
Done properly, it isn't just filling cracks. Loose ridges should be lifted, cleaned and re-bedded on fresh mortar, then pointed, so they're held securely rather than just covered over.
If it's left
What Happens If You
Wait Another Winter
Falling ridge tiles
Loose ridge tiles can be lifted by high winds and fall from the highest point of the house, which is a real safety risk.
Water at the top
Gaps under the ridge let rain in at the top of the roof, where it can travel down and soak timbers and insulation.
More damage below
A falling ridge tile can break the tiles beneath it, turning a small job into a bigger repair.
Pests getting in
Open gaps along the ridge give birds and insects a way into the loft.
Common Mistakes
Homeowners Make
- Pointing over loose ridges instead of lifting and re-bedding them
- Using the wrong mortar mix, which cracks again within a season or two
- Leaving it until tiles have already blown off
Our process
Five Steps, No
Surprises
- 1
Inspection
A free inspection for homeowners, by drone where it helps.
- 2
Diagnosis
A photographic report showing exactly what we found.
- 3
Fixed-price quote
One price in writing, with your guarantee confirmed.
- 4
The work
Our team carries out the ridge repointing and keeps the roof weathertight each day.
- 5
Check & guarantee
We check the finished job, tidy up and confirm your guarantee.
What you get
Why Homeowners Choose
Greystone
Know the price upfront
Fixed-price quotes on every job. No day rates, no surprise extras on the invoice.
See the problem first
Photographic reports after every inspection, so you decide based on evidence.
Guaranteed in writing
25 years on new roofs as standard; your exact guarantee is confirmed with your quote.
The same faces start to finish
Bobby Button and a team of four. The people who quote are the people who do the work.
Safe and insured
Public liability insurance held.
Help at any hour
A phone line covered 24/7 for emergencies; working hours 6:30am – 6:30pm.
In detail
Ridge Repointing Across
Leicester & Blaby
Lift, clean and re-bed
Loose ridge tiles are carefully lifted, old mortar is cleaned off, and the tiles are re-bedded on fresh mortar and pointed. Sound sections may only need repointing.
Hips and verges
The same mortar details are often used on hips and verges. We check these at the same time and include them in your quote if they need attention.
Dry-fix alternatives
On some roofs a mechanically fixed dry ridge system is the better long-term option because it doesn't rely on mortar. We'll explain if it suits your roof.
Guarantee
Cement work such as mortar and pointing comes with a 5-year guarantee, confirmed in writing with your quote.
Homes and Rental Properties
Most of our ridge repointing work is for homeowners, from terraces and semis to bungalows and detached houses. We also work for landlords who need a reliable fix and a clear record of what was done. Every job gets the same approach: a proper look at the roof, photos of what we find, and a fixed price before anything starts. If you're a landlord or a prospective buyer rather than the owner occupier, a £75 fee applies to the inspection; for homeowners it's free.
How to Choose a Roofer
Ask for a written, fixed price rather than a day rate, so the cost can't creep up once the scaffold is up. Ask to see photos of the problem before agreeing to anything. Check the guarantee, and get it in writing. Ask who will actually be on your roof. With us, it's Bobby Button and a team of four from start to finish, and the guarantee for your job is confirmed with your quote.
What to Expect on the Day
We turn up when we say we will and talk you through the plan before work starts. The roof is kept weathertight at the end of every working day, and we clear away old materials and debris as we go. When the job is finished we check it over, show you the completed work and tidy the site properly, so the only thing you notice is a roof that works.
Your Guarantee, Explained
Guarantee length depends on the type of work. A new roof is guaranteed for 25 years as standard. Work involving breathable membrane, including many leak repairs, is usually guaranteed for 10 years and in some cases 5. Cement work such as mortar and pointing is guaranteed for 5 years. Whatever your ridge repointing involves, the exact guarantee is written into your quote, so you know where you stand before you say yes.
Areas we cover
Based in LE8 4FF, we carry out ridge repointing across Leicestershire, including ridge repointing in Leicester, ridge repointing in Blaby, ridge repointing in Narborough, ridge repointing in Fleckney, ridge repointing in Broughton Astley, ridge repointing in Earl Shilton, ridge repointing in Barwell, ridge repointing in Hinckley and ridge repointing in Lutterworth. See all roofing service areas.
FAQ
Ridge Repointing
Questions Answered
Related services
It depends on the length of ridge and whether hips or verges also need work. Every job is quoted at a fixed price after a free inspection for homeowners, so the figure you agree is the figure you pay. There are no day rates and no surprise extras.
It depends on the size of the roof, access and the weather. We will give you an idea of timings with your quote.
Cement work such as mortar and pointing comes with a 5-year guarantee, confirmed in writing with your quote.
Not quite. Repointing fills the outer joints; re-bedding lifts the tile and sets it on fresh mortar. Loose ridges need re-bedding.
Yes. Gaps under the ridge let rain into the top of the roof, and it can travel a long way before you notice it inside.
Our phone line is covered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If water is coming in, call 07933 273379 and we'll talk you through what to do straight away and arrange to make the roof safe.
Yes, for homeowners, with a photographic report afterwards. A £75 fee applies to inspections for non-owners.
Yes. We cover Leicester, Blaby, Earl Shilton, Barwell and the surrounding towns and villages.
Get a Fixed Price for
Your Ridge Repointing
Free, no-obligation inspection for homeowners, a photo report, and one fixed price. No pressure, just honest advice.
"Robert and his team done a fantastic job. I had a leak on my roof which they fixed very promptly, I also had them re-point my ridge tiles on my roof and it looks great. Very happy with the service, would definitely recommend."