Local roofing specialists working across Belgrave. Victorian terraces on Belgrave Road, Edwardian semis off Harrison Road, chimney repairs and lead work on clay tile and slate roofs throughout LE4.
Full roofing service covering Belgrave and surrounding Leicester areas. Same team, no subcontractors.
Slipped tiles, failed flashings, cracked ridge mortar. Fast repairs with no call-out fee.
Get a quote →Full re-roofs for all property types. Itemised quote, correct material specification, 10-year guarantee.
Get a quote →GRP fibreglass and EPDM for extensions and garage roofs. Correct drainage specified before installation.
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Belgrave developed in two main phases: Victorian terraced housing running along and off Belgrave Road between approximately 1870 and 1900, and a second wave of Edwardian semi-detached and larger terraced development between 1900 and 1914. The Victorian stock is predominantly clay plain tile with tall chimney stacks; the Edwardian properties frequently used Welsh slate on the main roof slopes with clay plain tile on rear and bay additions. Harrison Road, Checketts Road and the side streets running north off Belgrave Road contain some of the densest concentrations of original clay tile and slate roofing in north Leicester.
Chimney stack pointing failure is the most prevalent problem we encounter in Belgrave. The density of tall Victorian chimneys on the terrace stock means a significant proportion of the repair work here involves repointing in lime mortar, lead flashing replacement, and pot resecuring. Original lime mortar from the 1880s–1900s washes out from exposed joints — the stacks on Belgrave's north-facing rear elevations deteriorate faster than those with southern aspect. Lead flashing failures at chimney-to-roof junctions are typically found alongside pointing deterioration. Slipped Welsh slate on Edwardian properties is the second major repair category — nail sickness in the original iron nails causes progressive slate loss on north-facing slopes.
Belgrave's position on relatively flat ground north of the city centre means north-facing roof slopes receive minimal direct winter sunlight. The combination of aged clay tile and Welsh slate surfaces with low sun angles creates persistent damp conditions that support heavy moss and lichen growth on many properties. The Soar corridor running along the western edge of Belgrave also contributes to higher ambient humidity than surrounding higher-ground areas, which compounds the moss problem on older roof surfaces.
"Chimney stack on our Belgrave Road terrace repointed in lime mortar. They explained why cement wasn't appropriate for the age of the building. Very professional, tidy work, scaffold in and out in two days."
"Slipped Welsh slates on our Edwardian semi on Harrison Road. Re-nailed the vulnerable sections and replaced four broken slates with matched natural Welsh. Good job, sensible price."
"Lead flashing around the chimney had been causing a slow leak for months. Replaced with new code 4 lead properly dressed. No more leak and they found a section of pointing that needed attention while they were up there."
Yes. We work in Belgrave regularly — it's a core part of our Leicester area. Victorian terrace and Edwardian semi-detached roofing on Belgrave Road, Harrison Road, Checketts Road and surrounding streets. Call 0116 319 1348 for a free quote.
Chimney stack repointing in lime mortar, lead flashing replacement at chimney junctions, slipped Welsh slate on Edwardian properties, and clay plain tile repairs on the Victorian terrace stock are the most frequent calls we receive from Belgrave.
Yes. Lime mortar repointing is standard practice for us on Victorian and Edwardian stock in Belgrave. We use a correctly matched NHL (natural hydraulic lime) mix — softer and more flexible than cement, which is the correct specification for this age of brick. Hard cement repointing on Victorian chimneys traps moisture and causes spalling.
Yes. Welsh slate repair and replacement is a regular part of our work on Belgrave's Edwardian properties. We source matching natural Welsh slate for repairs and advise on whether individual slate replacement or a broader re-nailing programme is the right approach for your specific roof.
Chimney repointing in Belgrave typically costs £150-£400 depending on stack height and the extent of mortar loss. Lead flashing replacement at the chimney junction adds £200-£400. Free written quote provided before any work starts.
Yes. Flat roof replacement on rear extensions and garage roofs in Belgrave is part of our regular workload. We install GRP fibreglass as our primary system — 25+ year lifespan vs 10-15 years for replacement felt.
Yes. Pre-purchase roof surveys with written reports across Belgrave. We survey from scaffold where required and provide a detailed written condition report within 48 hours. Useful for identifying issues before exchange.
This depends on the housing era. For Victorian and Edwardian properties: lead valley and chimney flashing inspection every 5 years is the highest-value action — these details fail slowly and expensively if left unattended. For post-war concrete tile properties: nail sickness inspection every 3–5 years to catch corrosion before tile displacement. For all property types: annual gutter and valley clearing in November. A free roof survey confirms which maintenance category your specific property falls into.
Every job starts with a written itemised quote specifying scope, materials by name, access method and guarantee period. No work begins without your written acceptance — we don't add costs on site without discussion. Repair work carries a minimum 2-year workmanship guarantee; lead work and structural repairs carry 5 years; full re-roofing carries 10 years. We are NFRC registered, carry £5m public liability insurance, and have been serving Leicester and Leicestershire since 2003. If anything we've done fails within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no cost.
Call us on 0116 319 1348 to book a free survey. We cover all of Leicester city and the surrounding Leicestershire area including Oadby, Wigston, Hinckley, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Birstall, Blaby and Syston. Survey visits are free and without obligation. We typically confirm a survey appointment within 24–48 hours and provide a written quote within 48 hours of the visit.
Belgrave developed in two phases that are visible in the housing stock today. The Victorian terrace rows along and off Belgrave Road date from the 1880s–1890s — dense, two-storey, clay plain tile, prominent chimney stacks. The streets further from Belgrave Road show Edwardian semi-detached development from 1900–1914, slightly larger properties with bay fronts and more elaborate chimney detail. Both phases share the same roofing materials — clay plain tile, lead valleys, lime mortar — but the Edwardian semis tend to have more extensive lead detailing at bay window junctions and rear addition roofs. The dominant repair call from Belgrave is chimney repointing: the density of Victorian terrace chimneys in this area, combined with 120–130 years of weathering in lime mortar, produces consistent repointing demand.
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