Is your home’s interior or attic visible due to a roof problem? Or is a small amount of water dripping near your fuse box? If you see that, you are dealing with an emergency.
We, Bell Asphalt Co. in London, can help you solve your roof-related emergency. For over 50 years, We have been a reliable name in emergency roof repair service throughout London and the South East.
A roofing emergency is a situation that requires immediate attention to prevent damage to the home, such as a severe leak, missing or damaged shingles during a storm, or a collapsed roof section.
What causes a roof leak?
Most homeowners in London face several types of roof damage or leaks. We have provided 100+ emergency roofing repair services, and from our experience, we can identify emergency roof leaks.
Large roof infestations: Minor roof infestations do not need urgent repair, but if the infestation makes a large hole in your roof or damages the shingles and other layers of the roof, you need to repair it urgently.
Low roof maintenance: If you neglect to maintain and inspect your roof every year, it can develop leaks in your roof.
Fire damage: Fire damage to the roofing materials like shingles or tiles causes cracks and holes. The flame heat degrades and destroys the waterproof seal of the roof covering.
Tree’s heavy branches on the roof: Heavy branches fall or brush against roof shingles during storms. Over time, these branches can crack, tear, or displace the shingles and cause leaks in the roof. As a result, rainwater seeps through and drips into the home’s attic or interior ceiling.
Lightning strikes: Lightning strikes can cause roof leaks when the intense heat and electrical energy burn or melt shingles, flashing, or seals around vents, pipes, or chimneys.
Natural disaster: Natural disasters like Hurricanes, tornados, and major thunderstorms damage most roofs.
Structural collapse: Structural collapse causes roof damage or leaks by compromising the roof framing and sheathing. Structural supports like walls or beams fail, causing the roof to sag or shift from its intended shape.
Ice dams: Major ice dams are also responsible for damage and leaks in roof.
Mold: maximum mold growth in your attic causes roof leaks.
If you notice any of the conditions I describe in the above section, you should call the professionals.
Emergency Roof Repair Specialist In London: Bell Asphalt Co.
Bell Asphalt Co. is a local emergency roofer offering emergency roof repairs 24/7 across London. As an experienced emergency roof repair specialist, Bell Asphalt Co. understands how important it is to immediately address roof leaks or damage. We have trained roofers on-site within 2 hours of a call to perform temporary repairs to prevent further water or structural damage. We provide quick and reliable emergency roofing services.
Our emergency roofing services
Repairing leaks
Fully insulate various roofing types
Lead, slate, and felt work
Tile re-alignment
Roofing for loft and extension
Chimney repairs
Clean guttering
Emergency roof leak repairs
Not only provides emergency roofing services but also provides stairway repairs.
Stairway Repairs
Our stairway repairs ensure your stairs are safe and functional. We fix loose steps, replace cracked wood, and install new handrails for grip and stability. Damaged stairs cause accidents, but our licensed technicians have the skills and tools to repair structural issues, refinish surfaces, and restore your stairs so they stand up to daily use.
What Our Roofers Do in an Emergency?
If an emergency arises with your roof, our roofing team is here to help. Whether it’s a storm that damages shingles or a leak that won’t stop, we’ll immediately assess the situation.
Our roofers are experts in quickly and safely putting up a temporary roof patch using tarps or other materials. It will protect your home until a permanent fix can be made. They will then provide you with an estimate for all necessary repairs.
If you approve the work, they will schedule the repairs as soon as possible based on the extent of the damage. Your safety and protection are our main concern in any emergency roofing situation.
What You Do Until an Emergency Roofer Come
Stay calm if you notice your roof has severe damage or leak and need an emergency. Try to handle the issue before a roofer comes. You can follow the below steps:
If possible, inspect the damage from inside the attic to assess the extent and location. Take photos to share with the roofer.
If there is an active leak, try to locate the source and place buckets underneath to catch dripping water.
Clear away debris or overhanging tree branches that may put additional pressure on the damaged area.
Cover the damaged area temporarily with a tarp secured with weights or ropes. Use roofing felt, plywood, or waterproof tarps.
Tape plastic sheeting over any openings or tears in the roofing material to prevent further water intrusion until the roofer arrives.
If it’s a small puncture or tear, cover it with roofing cement or asphalt patch.
Contact your homeowner’s insurance to report significant damage, especially interior water damage.
Monitor for signs of worsening damage or additional leaks until the emergency roofer arrives to make permanent repairs.
Why Choose Our Emergency Roofing Repairs in London
Fast response within 2 hours of call out.
Over 50 years of experience fixing all types of roof leaks.
Guaranteed waterproof repairs that last.
How Our Emergency Roof Leaks Repair Help You
Stop further damage from water ingress.
Prevent mold growth and structural issues.
Restore the watertight integrity of your roof.
Affordable repairs with no hidden extras.
Author Bio
Bell Asphalt Company Ltd is the owner and operator of Bell Asphalt Co. Established in 1971, Bell Asphalt Co. is a family-run, Kent-based asphalt repair and waterproofing services company.
Bell Asphalt Co. is currently a board member of the Mastic Asphalt Council and has over 52 years of experience repairing and waterproofing London’s roofs, balconies, stairways, and entrances.
Bell Asphalt has a professional, trained, and qualified team with over a century of combined experience. They serve clients in all London areas, including Kent’s surrounding South East areas.