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Sagging Roof Diagnosis & Repair
A dip or sag in the roofline is one of the few roofing issues that genuinely warrants concern. We'll tell you straight whether it's cosmetic or structural.
Water coming in now? Same-day response where possible, Mon to Fri 8:00 to 17:30. Free inspection, fully insured.
- Free site visit & honest report
- Rafter, purlin & ridge inspection
- Spreading wall plate diagnosis
- Localised reinforcement
- Full re-rafter & reroof if needed
- Photos & written findings
What causes a sagging roof
Three things, usually: undersized original rafters now carrying heavier concrete tiles than they were built for; failed or removed structural timbers in the loft (often from a botched conversion); or rotted wall plate / spreading walls. We diagnose which one before quoting.
When sagging is urgent vs cosmetic
A gentle dip in a 100-year-old roof is often fine. Active movement, cracked plasterwork inside, or doors that no longer close in upstairs rooms is a different story — that's structural and needs sorting now.
FAQs
Can a sagging roof collapse?+
Rarely without warning. There's usually months or years of progressive movement first — but ignoring active sag risks expensive structural repairs later.
Do I need a structural engineer?+
For minor reinforcement we don't — we do this work routinely. For significant structural alterations we'll bring one in and coordinate.
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