Local roofing specialists covering Ely, Littleport, Soham and surrounding fenland villages. Repairs, replacements, flat roofing and 24/7 emergency call-outs.
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📞 Call Now: 0122 366 6465Cambridge Roofing Experts covers Ely and the surrounding area for repairs, re-roofs, flat roofing, guttering and emergencies. All work carries a 10-year guarantee and free written quotes. Covering CB6, CB7. Call 0122 366 6465.
Ely's housing stock spans centuries — from medieval properties near the Cathedral to Georgian townhouses on St Mary's Street, Victorian terraces on Broad Street, and large post-war estates stretching north towards Littleport. Each era brings different roofing challenges, and the fenland climate adds its own complications.
The flat fenland landscape around Ely offers no shelter from wind — roofs are fully exposed to easterly gales that drive rain under tiles and lift flashings. The high water table means ground-level damp is common, but it's the wind exposure that causes most roof damage in Ely. We frequently replace ridge tiles blown off properties on the Highflyer estate and repair lead flashings on the older stock near the Cathedral.
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0122 366 6465We cover Ely and surrounding areas within approximately 20 miles. If you're not sure, just call — we'll let you know.
"Ridge tiles blew off during a storm — they were out the same day and had them re-bedded properly before the next bout of rain. Fast, fair and professional."
"Had the whole roof stripped and re-tiled on our Victorian terrace on Broad Street. They matched the original profile perfectly. Neighbours couldn't believe how good it looks."
"Flat roof on the garage had been leaking for months. They fitted a new EPDM membrane in half a day. No more puddles, no more leaks. Should have called sooner."
We cover every roofing need in Ely — from a single slipped tile to a full roof replacement. Here's what we do most often in this area.
The most common call in Ely. We fix slipped tiles, cracked slates, leaking flashings and damaged ridges. Most repairs are completed in half a day with no call-out fee. Prices start from £150 for minor work.
When repairs aren't enough, a full re-roof gives decades of protection. We strip the old roof, inspect and repair the timber structure, fit breathable membrane and new battens, and install quality tiles with stainless steel fixings. 10-year guarantee on all work.
GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber flat roofs for garages, extensions and outbuildings across Ely. We strip old felt to the deck, inspect the timber and install modern systems with a 25-year life expectancy.
Blocked gutters cause more damage than most homeowners realise. We clean, repair and replace guttering systems across Ely. Annual cleaning from £80 — a small cost that prevents hundreds in damp repair bills.
Repointing, lead flashing replacement, pot replacement and stack rebuilds. We use lime mortar on all pre-1920 chimneys and match the existing pointing profile. Prices from £250 for standard repointing.
Storm damage, sudden leaks and structural concerns handled 24/7 across Ely. We aim to respond within 2–4 hours for genuine emergencies. No call-out fee — you only pay for work done.
Most Cambridge repairs run from towers or roof ladders; a full scaffold is quoted only where the job needs safe standing time at height. Scaffold is specified for: chimney-side repairs, full valley rebuilds, and anything beyond a day at height on a two- or three-storey terrace - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Ely's historic core near the Cathedral has tight lanes and conservation-area constraints that shape access and materials. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through East Cambridgeshire District Council; allow a few working days on streets like Forehill, Silver Street, the lanes near the Cathedral where space is tight.
Covering CB6, CB7 and surrounding postcodes.
Workmanship on the repaired section is covered for 10 years in writing; any replacement tiles or lead carry their manufacturer warranties on top.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
Minor roof repairs in Ely typically cost £150–£400. Larger jobs such as valley replacement or ridge re-bedding range from £400–£900. We provide a clear, itemised quote before starting any work.
Yes. We respond to roofing emergencies across Ely, Littleport, Soham and surrounding fenland villages. Same-day call-outs are available 24/7. Call 0122 366 6465 any time.
We cover all of Ely and surrounding villages including Littleport, Soham, Haddenham, Sutton, Witchford, Stretham and Wilburton. If you're unsure, call us — we're happy to confirm.
Yes. We regularly work on Georgian and Victorian properties near the Cathedral and across the city centre, using traditional materials including lime mortar and reclaimed slate where required.
Yes. All quotes are free, with no obligation. We survey your roof in person and provide a detailed written quote covering all materials, labour and access costs.
Yes. We carry £5 million public liability insurance and employer's liability insurance. Copies of our certificates are available on request.
We accept bank transfer, debit card and cheque. Payment is due on completion of the work. For larger projects, we agree staged payments in advance.
Cambridge's climate creates distinct seasonal challenges for roofs across Ely. Understanding these patterns helps you spot problems early and time maintenance effectively.
The Cambridge basin sees regular frost between November and March — enough to cause freeze-thaw damage to saturated mortar and porous tiles. January and February bring the most intense cold, and this is when chimney mortar that's been absorbing moisture all autumn finally cracks apart. After each significant freeze, check for displaced ridge tiles and new cracks in chimney pointing. Spring is the ideal time to book non-urgent repairs before roofers' schedules fill up for summer.
Summer is the best time for major work — re-roofs, chimney rebuilds and flat roof installations benefit from longer days and drier conditions. The dry heat can cause lead flashings to expand and lift slightly from brickwork — check lead details after prolonged hot spells. By October, leaf fall begins in earnest across Ely's tree-lined streets. November is the critical month for gutter clearing — leave it too late and the first heavy autumn rain overwhelms blocked gutters, sending water cascading down walls. Book your autumn gutter clean by early October to secure a November slot.
National roofing companies and online lead generation platforms match you with whoever is available — often a subcontractor who's never worked in Ely before and doesn't know the local housing stock. They arrive with generic materials, quote from a distance and move on to the next job in a different county. When something goes wrong six months later, the subcontractor has moved on and the platform washes its hands.
We're different because we're local. We know that Ely's housing stock has specific roofing challenges that don't apply in other parts of the country. We stock the tile profiles most common in this area. We know which merchants carry reclaimed slate in the right sizes. We know the local planning officers and conservation area requirements. When you call us, you get the same team that did the job — not a call centre in another city.
Our reputation depends on the quality of every job we do in Ely and across Cambridge. We live and work in this community — we'll see you in the supermarket, at the school gate, in the pub. That personal accountability produces better work than any quality management system a national company could implement. Every job is a reference. Every roof we fix is a billboard. That's why we get it right first time, every time.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Ely roofer who'll turn up when they say they will.
0122 366 6465