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Valley repairs and replacements.

The valley is where two roof slopes meet, and it carries more water than any other part of the roof. Worn valleys are stripped back to the board, relined in lead and dressed by hand so the water runs down to the gutter.

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Valley work

What we do to a valley.

When the lead splits or the cut slates either side slip, the water comes straight through the ceiling below.

New lead valley, slates going back, Delta Roofing

Full valley replacement

Slates lifted either side, the old lead or fibreglass stripped out, new lead laid over a proper board and the slates re-fixed. The right job for a valley that has failed.

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Valley relined on a slate roof, Delta Roofing

Valley repairs

A split or a lifted edge fixed without stripping the whole run, where the survey shows the rest of the lead is sound.

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Valley outlet into the gutter, Delta Roofing

Slates and edges

The cut slates along a valley are the ones that slip. They are re-fixed or replaced with matched slate while the valley is open.

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Lead valleysLead laid in lengths so it can move without splitting.
Fibreglass valleysCracked GRP valleys taken out and replaced.
Tile valleysValley trays under concrete and clay tile.
Blocked valleysMoss and debris cleared so the valley does not overflow.
Timber underneathRotten valley boards replaced before the lead goes down.
Hips and ridgesRe-bedded while the roof is being worked on.Chimney back guttersThe lead gutter behind a stack, relined with new soakers.Gutters belowChecked so the water from the valley can get away.
Warning signs

Is the valley the problem?

Valley leaks tend to show up in the same places. If you see any of these, the survey will find the cause.

How it works

Survey. Price. Fix.

Step 1 · FreeSurvey

Jordan looks at the whole roof, from above with a drone where it helps, so the price is based on what is actually there.

Step 2 · ClearPrice

A written price before any work starts. If hidden damage turns up, Jordan shows you and prices it before going further.

Step 3 · Booked inFix

Fully qualified roofers, proper materials, and the site left clean when the job is done.

Pricing

How a valley is priced.

The price depends on the length of the valley, what it is lined with and how many slates need lifting. It is written down before we start. If the board under the lead is rotten, Jordan shows you and prices it before any extra work.

  1. Free survey of the whole roofNo call-out fee
  2. Jordan shows you the valley and the slates either sideBefore any price
  3. A written price, repair or replacementYou choose
  4. Relined in leadBooked in with you
Local

Valley repairs across Dublin.

Dublin's Victorian and Edwardian terraces have plenty of valleys, many still on old lead. We repair them across Dublin and the surrounding counties from our base in Kimmage, Dublin 12.

Roof repairsRoof replacementChimney repairs and rebuildsAreas we cover
Valley re-felted before the tiles go back, Delta Roofing
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What customers say.

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Questions

Valley questions.

What people ask when the leak turns out to be the valley.

Why lead and not fibreglass or sealant?

Lead laid properly moves with the roof and lasts for decades. Sealant is a patch that tends to fail within a season or two. Fibreglass can work, but where a valley has already failed, Jordan will usually recommend lead.

Do the slates have to come off?

Only the slates along the valley, usually two or three courses either side. They are re-fixed afterwards, and any broken ones are replaced with matched slate.

Can you repair it instead of replacing it?

Sometimes. If the lead is sound apart from one split or a lifted edge, you are quoted for a repair. If the lead has gone thin or cracked along its length, replacing it is the only repair that lasts.

How do I know it is the valley and not the chimney?

You often cannot tell from inside, because water travels along the timbers before it drips. The survey looks at the whole roof and shows you where it is getting in.

Leak where two slopes meet?

Book a free survey and Jordan will tell you whether the valley needs a repair or a new lining.

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