Local roofing specialists covering Odd Down and surrounding BA2 area. Free no-obligation quotes, no call-out fee. 0122 528 7924
Odd Down is a residential area on the southern plateau edge of Bath, primarily developed in the post-war period with a mix of local authority and private housing from the 1950s through to the 1980s. The predominant roofing material is concrete interlocking tile on the estate housing, with older Victorian and Edwardian properties along the main routes using Welsh slate. The estate housing is now 40 to 70 years old and approaching or at the end of its typical concrete tile design life on many properties.
Ridge tile mortar failure on post-war concrete interlocking tile housing is the most common repair call from Odd Down. The southern plateau elevation gives the area above-average wind exposure and ridge mortar deteriorates faster here than in more sheltered Bath locations. Flat roof failures on rear extensions are common across the estate housing. Welsh slate nail sickness on the older Victorian properties along the main routes is a recurring maintenance requirement.
For any roofing work in Odd Down call 0122 528 7924 — free assessment, no call-out fee.
Full re-roofs in Welsh slate, clay tile or concrete. 10-year written guarantee.
More →Odd Down is one of Bath's larger post-war residential areas, developed primarily between 1950 and 1985 on the southern plateau edge. The housing is predominantly local authority and early private estate housing on concrete interlocking tile roofs, with older Victorian properties along the main routes. The concrete tile housing is now 40 to 75 years old — at the age when ridge re-bedding, hip tile repair, and in some cases full re-roofing represent better value than continued patching.
Like Combe Down and Peasedown St John, Odd Down's plateau position gives it above-average wind exposure compared with valley-floor Bath locations. This accelerates ridge mortar carbonation and verge pointing failure on exposed south and west-facing elevations. Properties on Odd Down that face the prevailing south-westerly weather directly are typically 5 to 10 years ahead of identical properties in sheltered valley locations in terms of maintenance requirements.
We cover Odd Down and the surrounding BA2 area as part of our standard Bath service. Assessment visits typically available within 2 to 5 working days. Emergency response 60 to 90 minutes. No call-out fee. Call 0122 528 7924.
Not every roof concern needs urgent work, and we'll always tell you honestly if it can wait. The signs worth acting on across Odd Down's housing stock are: a damp patch or stain on an upstairs ceiling after rain, a slate or tile in the garden or gutter, daylight or wet timbers visible in the loft, crumbling mortar on ridges or chimney stacks, or guttering overflowing down the wall. On high ground south of the city, Odd Down is exposed to wind and driving rain.
When it's not urgent: a single slipped slate on a sound roof, or moss that's cosmetic rather than lifting the covering, can often be monitored or booked in at your convenience rather than treated as an emergency. A free survey settles which camp your roof is in — and whether repair or replacement is the smarter spend.
How we reach a roof in Odd Down depends on the property. Post-war estates and some older stock, mostly straightforward tower and scaffold access. Most repairs run from towers or roof ladders; a full re-roof or chimney job needs scaffold for safe standing time, which we always itemise in your written quote and arrange ourselves.
Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Bath & North East Somerset Council; allow a few working days on tighter streets like Wellsway, Frome Road, Rush Hill where kerb space is limited. We handle the permit paperwork and liaise with the council so you don't have to.
Indicative price ranges for the roofing work we carry out across Odd Down. Every job is quoted individually after a free survey — these are guide figures to help you budget, not fixed prices.
| Service | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof repairs | £150–£1,200 | Slipped slates, leaks, valleys |
| Roof replacement | £6,000–£15,000+ | Full strip and re-lay |
| Flat roofing | £800–£6,000 | GRP & EPDM systems |
| Guttering & fascias | £80–£3,500 | Repair, clean or replace |
| Chimney repairs | £150–£4,000 | Lime repointing, flashing, rebuilds |
| Emergency call-out | £150–£700 | 24/7, no call-out fee |
No deposit on repairs under £500. Staged payments on re-roofs — nothing before materials are on site. Re-roofing an existing home usually qualifies for reduced 5% VAT. All figures include VAT.
Every job we complete in Odd Down carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee, transferable if you sell the property. Materials — slate, membrane, GRP, guttering — carry their own manufacturer warranties on top.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right — no quibbling, no re-charge.
Covering BA1, BA2 and surrounding postcodes.
“Excellent service in Odd Down. Prompt response, honest assessment, work done correctly. No call-out fee and a fair price.”
“Called for an emergency repair in Odd Down. They confirmed same-day attendance and had it sorted before the afternoon. Highly recommend.”
“Pre-purchase survey on our property in Odd Down. Thorough written report within 24 hours, exactly what we needed before exchange.”
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.
Yes. We cover Odd Down and the surrounding BA2 area for all roofing services including repairs, replacements, flat roofing, guttering, chimney work and 24/7 emergency response.
No. We never charge a call-out fee regardless of location. You pay only for work carried out, quoted and approved before we start.
We cover Odd Down from our Bath base. Call 0122 528 7924 and we will confirm response time immediately.
Please see the local content section above for details of the specific housing stock and roofing materials common in Odd Down.
Yes. All surveys and assessments are free and no-obligation. Call 0122 528 7924 to arrange.
Yes where applicable. We advise on conservation area and listed building requirements as part of every survey.
Yes. We cover Odd Down and surrounding BA2 24/7 for emergency roofing. Call 0122 528 7924 at any time.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Free assessment and honest quote before any work starts.
0122 528 7924