Storm damage to your Bath roof? We attend 24/7 across Bath and surrounding areas. Emergency make-safe, temporary weatherproofing and written condition reports for insurance. No call-out fee.
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
Storm Damage Roofing
Storm Roof Damage in Bath
Bath's exposed hillside suburbs — Lansdown, Bear Flat, Combe Down — face the full force of south-westerly storms before lower valley locations. Ridge tile displacement, Welsh slate failure, and lead valley blockage are the three most common storm damage types across Bath's housing stock. Each needs a specific response and specific materials.
What Storm Damage Looks Like on Bath Properties
Victorian Welsh slate roofs: storm winds accelerate the displacement of slates already weakened by nail sickness. A roof that was stable before the storm has several slates shifted or lifted. Georgian terraces on Lansdown and in Bathwick: box gutter outlets blocked by storm debris cause rapid ceiling leaks during the rainfall that follows the wind. Post-war concrete tile housing: ridge tiles that were held by carbonated mortar are displaced by the first significant wind loading.
Why Quick Response Matters
Water ingress through a displaced ridge or slate in a storm event accelerates rapidly. A gap at ridge level during a sustained rain event can cause ceiling staining within 30 minutes and plasterboard saturation within 2 hours. On Georgian properties with box gutters, a blocked outlet in heavy rain fills the box gutter and overtops the parapet within 30 to 60 minutes. The window between initial damage and significant internal damage is short — same-evening or next-morning attendance makes a material difference to the remediation cost.
Insurance Claims for Bath Storm Damage
We provide written condition reports as standard on every storm damage visit — no additional charge. The report describes what was found, the probable cause, the work carried out, and the permanent repair specification. Keep all displaced tiles or slates until the loss adjuster has inspected. Do not remove damaged felt or membranes before the insurer's representative has attended. We can liaise directly with loss adjusters on request.
Storm Damage Repair Costs in Bath
Emergency attendance (24/7): No call-out fee Temporary lead patch or ridge saddling: £150–£400 Permanent ridge re-bed: £200–£500 Welsh slate replacement (up to 10 slates): £300–£600 Lead valley clearance and repair: £200–£600
Storm damage to your Bath roof? Call 0122 528 7924 now. We attend 24/7 across Bath and surrounding areas.
Customer Reviews
Association of British Insurers: The ABI defines storm damage for insurance purposes as involving wind speeds of around 55mph or more, or equivalent extreme rain or snow. Confirming the Met Office wind record for the day is often decisive in getting a Bath storm claim accepted.
Storm Damage Response — Bath Homeowners
★★★★★
“Ridge tiles gone after a January storm on our Lansdown Georgian terrace. Called at 10pm, attended by 8am. Made safe, temporary lead patch in place. Permanent repair booked the same visit.”
Rachel T. · Lansdown, Bath
★★★★★
“Three Welsh slates displaced in overnight winds on our Bear Flat Edwardian semi. Same-day attendance, matching slate fitted, surrounding tiles checked. Written condition note for insurance.”
Michael A. · Bear Flat, Bath
★★★★★
“Valley blockage after autumn storm caused ceiling leak in our Victorian cottage. Emergency clearance and lead patch fitted on the first visit. Proper repair the following week.”
Lansdown sits at over 180 metres and faces the prevailing south-westerly weather directly — it generates more ridge tile emergency calls per property than any other Bath suburb after significant winter storms. Bear Flat and Combe Down share this elevated exposure. Widcombe and Bathwick generate a different post-storm emergency — box gutter blockage from storm debris causing rapid ceiling leaks in Georgian terraces. The valley humidity that makes these locations more demanding for ongoing maintenance also makes storm aftermath more severe.
What Makes a Repair Permanent vs Temporary
A temporary storm repair — lead patch, temporary ridge saddling, tarpaulin anchoring — is specified for 3 to 12 months while the permanent repair is planned. A permanent repair addresses the root cause, uses matching materials, and is covered by a written guarantee. We always clarify which type of repair we are carrying out on the first visit, and we always confirm on the written condition note whether the repair is permanent or temporary and what the follow-up work will involve.
Documenting Damage for Insurance
The window for documenting storm damage before temporary repairs alter the evidence is short. Photograph everything on the same day the damage is discovered — internal damage, external damage visible from ground level, and the roof surface if accessible. Note the date and time. Check the Met Office weather history for your postcode on the relevant date. We provide written condition reports as standard on all storm callouts — this documentation is used as supporting evidence for insurance claims and we can liaise with loss adjusters on request.
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.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We aim to attend within 60 to 90 minutes for Bath city addresses. Call 0122 528 7924 at any time — we answer 24/7.
Most buildings insurance covers sudden storm damage. Keep all damaged materials until the loss adjuster has inspected. We provide written condition reports suitable for insurance claims as standard.
Photograph everything before any temporary repairs. Place containers under active leaks. Keep clear of any bulging ceilings. Call us — we will attend and make the property watertight on the first visit.
No. We never charge a call-out fee regardless of time, day or severity.
Yes. Temporary weatherproofing — lead patch, temporary ridge saddling, tarpaulin anchoring — is carried out on the first visit where permanent repair is not possible same-day.
Ridge tile displacement on post-war concrete tile housing, Welsh slate displacement from nail sickness acceleration on Bath Victorian properties, and lead valley blockage from storm debris are the three most common Bath storm damage types.
Yes. We provide a written condition report describing what was found, the probable cause, and the repair specification on every visit. Free with all storm damage callouts. Call 0122 528 7924.
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