Storm damage, sudden leaks, or structural concerns on your Bath property? We cover Bath and surrounding areas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No call-out fees. No waiting.
Emergency roofers in Bath available 24/7 for storm damage, sudden leaks and displaced tiles. We attend within 60 to 90 minutes, make the property watertight on the first visit, and charge no call-out fee at any hour. Written condition report provided for insurance. Call 0122 528 7924.
A roofing emergency is any situation where water is actively getting in or the roof is unsafe — storm-lifted slates, a sudden leak, a fallen pot. The priority is making it safe and watertight fast, then repairing properly once the weather passes.
When it is not the answer: If there's no active leak and nothing unsafe, it may not be a true emergency — a booked repair at standard rates is cheaper than an emergency call-out, and we'll tell you honestly if it can wait. Read the full guide.
The roof layers that fail in a storm
Emergency Response
Bath Emergency Roofing — Any Time, Any Property
When your roof fails, the damage escalates fast. A cracked lead soaker on a Georgian terrace can soak through three floors of lath and plaster within hours. A lifted ridge section in high winds can expose the timbers of an entire Edwardian semi before morning. Every hour without a weathertight repair adds cost and structural risk.
We cover all of Bath and the surrounding area 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no call-out fee and no obligation to commit to a full repair on the same visit. Our first job is to make the property safe and watertight. The full scope is quoted clearly once we have assessed the damage.
Bath's Most Common Emergency Roof Calls
Box gutter overflow on Georgian terraces: The lead-lined box gutters behind parapets on Bath's Georgian terraces are the most frequent emergency source in BA1. Blocked or cracked, they overflow silently into the party wall cavity or directly through the top-floor ceiling. The first visible sign is often a ceiling stain on the floor below.
Storm damage to Victorian slate: Victorian properties in Oldfield Park, Bear Flat and Widcombe carry slates now over a century old. High winds in the Avon valley can dislodge weakened slates en masse during a winter storm. We carry stock of matching Welsh and natural slate for immediate temporary or permanent repair.
Ridge tile failure on 1960s-70s estates: The mortar bedding on ridge and hip tiles on post-war concrete tile roofs in Twerton, Foxhill and Whiteway degrades over 30 to 40 years. High wind exposure, especially on Foxhill's hillside, causes multiple ridge lifts simultaneously after a storm.
⚡ Emergency line: 0122 528 7924 — Available 24 hours. We will confirm our response time on the call.
The process
How a Bath Emergency Roofer Job Runs
1. Call any time
You call our 24/7 line and describe the problem; we prioritise active leaks and storm damage.
2. Rapid response
We reach your Bath property within 60–90 minutes to assess and make the roof safe.
3. Make watertight
We secure displaced slates, seal the point of entry, and fit temporary covering so no more water gets in.
4. Report
We provide a dated written report and photographs where an insurance claim is involved.
5. Permanent repair
We return to carry out the permanent repair in matching materials once conditions allow.
Timescales
Job Durations at a Glance
Job
Typical duration
Response time to Bath
60–90 minutes
Make-safe / temporary cover
1–2 hours on site
Emergency leak seal
1–2 hours
Storm strip make-safe
2–4 hours
Permanent repair follow-up
Booked separately
In a widespread storm demand spikes across the area; we still prioritise active leaks and get to you as fast as safely possible.
Access
Getting Safely onto Bath Roofs
We carry ladders and towers for rapid make-safe; a full permanent repair may need scaffold booked for the follow-up visit. Scaffold is specified for: the permanent repair stage, not the emergency make-safe - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Bath's Georgian and Victorian terraces mean tight pavements, controlled parking, and rear-access scaffold on many streets. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Bath & North East Somerset Council; allow a few working days on streets like Milsom Street, Broad Street, Margaret's Buildings where space is tight.
Pricing
What Emergency Roofer Costs in Bath
Job
Typical range
Notes
Emergency call-out (make-safe)
£150–£350
24/7, no call-out fee
Temporary weatherproofing
£120–£400
Sheeting/tarping
Emergency leak seal
£180–£450
Stop active ingress
Storm strip make-safe
£300–£700
Secure displaced covering
Permanent repair
Quoted separately
Standard rates
What moves the price
Time of day and severity of the make-safe needed
How much temporary covering the roof needs
Access at the time — emergency towers/ladders vs later scaffold
The permanent repair is quoted separately at standard rates
Worked example: A night call-out to a Larkhall terrace after a storm lifted slates and let water in: around £320 to make safe and sheet the roof, with the permanent slate repair quoted separately.
No call-out fee at any hour. You pay for the make-safe work carried out; the permanent repair is quoted and paid separately at standard rates. VAT included.
Covering BA1, BA2 and surrounding postcodes.
Guarantee
Your Guarantee, Explained
The permanent repair carries our standard 10-year workmanship guarantee; the emergency make-safe is a temporary measure to stop the damage until then.
Covered: workmanship for 10 years, in writing, transferable if you sell.
On top: manufacturer warranties on materials (terms vary by product).
Not covered: storm or impact damage - that is an insurance matter, and we will document it for your claim.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
Good to know
What It Is Like While We Work
An emergency visit is fast and focused on stopping the water — we work around you, and handle the mess and the permanent repair afterwards. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
We make roofs safe in the conditions that caused the damage — that's the job — then return for the permanent fix once it's safe to work fully. Bath's valley setting holds humidity, so north-facing slopes dry slowly and moss builds up through autumn.
Customer Reviews
Emergency Calls We Have Handled
★★★★★
“Storm took out four ridge tiles and cracked two slates on a Monday night. Called at 10pm, they were with us by 8am Tuesday and had it weathertight by noon. Proper emergency service.”
David L. · Weston, Bath
★★★★★
“Water coming through the ceiling in our Georgian terrace on Julian Road. Called Bath Roofing on a Saturday morning. Found the cracked lead soaker above the dormer within 20 minutes and had it sealed before it got worse.”
Emma R. · Lansdown, Bath
★★★★★
“Chimney stack shifted in high winds and cracked the flashing. They made it safe the same day and came back two days later for the full repair. Could not ask for more.”
Tom S. · Bear Flat, Bath
Free assessments available across Bath and all surrounding Somerset and Wiltshire areas. We cover the full BA1, BA2, BA3, BS31, BA11, BA14, BA15, SN12, SN13 and SN14 postcodes. All assessments include a written condition report and a fixed-price quote before any work starts. No call-out fee. 10-year workmanship guarantee. NFRC registered and fully insured. Call 0122 528 7924 to arrange a survey within 2 to 5 working days, or for emergency attendance within 60 to 90 minutes. Our own team carries out all work — no subcontractors, no third-party lead generation. The roofer who surveys your property is the same team who completes the job.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We aim to be with you within 2 to 4 hours anywhere in Bath and the immediate surrounding area. For severe storm damage or active water ingress, we treat every call as a priority. Call 0122 528 7924 at any time.
Storm damage, active water ingress through the roof, missing or displaced tiles exposing the roof structure, chimney damage, structural ridge failure, and any situation where water is entering a property immediately.
No call-out fees. Ever. You pay for the work carried out, quoted clearly before we start. Emergency call-outs are assessed on arrival and we will not proceed without your approval.
Yes. If a full repair cannot be completed in one visit, we will make the roof watertight with a temporary fix and return to complete the permanent repair. This is standard practice for storm damage on Georgian terraces and large Victorian properties.
Any situation where water is actively entering a property, or where structural failure poses an immediate risk. This includes storm damage, missing tiles or slates causing open gaps, failed flat roof sections during rainfall, and box gutter overflow into top-floor ceilings. If in doubt, call — we will advise honestly whether immediate attendance is needed.
Yes. Our vehicles carry Welsh slate, ridge tiles, lead, Code 4 and Code 5 flat sections, and EPDM patch material for the most common Bath emergency repair types. We can complete most emergency repairs in a single visit.
In the vast majority of cases, yes. Where a full repair cannot be completed in one visit, we will make the roof watertight with a temporary fix and return for the permanent repair within 2 to 5 working days.
