Roofer in West Chiltington – Ridge Tiles & Pointing
The ridge is the highest, most exposed line on your roof, and everything up there is held in place against the full force of the wind. On most older roofs the ridge tiles were bedded on mortar — and mortar has a working life. It cracks, crumbles and washes out, until one day a gale shifts a ridge tile and you’ve got a gap at the very top of the roof where two slopes meet.
Evo Roofing re-beds and repairs ridge and hip tiles, and renews roof pointing, for homes in West Chiltington, Storrington and Pulborough.
Ridge and pointing work we carry out
- Re-bedding loose ridge and hip tiles on fresh mortar
- Replacing cracked or missing ridge tiles, matched to the roof
- Mechanically fixed dry-ridge systems — no mortar to fail, and better wind resistance
- Repointing verges, the mortared edges where the roof meets the gable
- Checking hip irons and end caps while we’re up there
Mortar or dry ridge?
Re-bedding on mortar keeps the traditional look and is often right for older properties — but it will need doing again one day, because all mortar weathers. A dry-ridge system fixes every ridge tile mechanically with screws and clamps, needs no mortar at all, and is the standard for new roofs precisely because it doesn’t blow off. We fit both, and we’ll explain honestly which suits your roof, your house and your budget.
Small job, big consequences
A loose ridge tile is a modest repair — but a fallen one is a hazard, a hole at the peak of your roof, and very often the start of a leak that runs down inside the roof space. If your ridge line looks uneven from the ground, or you’ve found mortar fragments in the gutter or garden, it’s worth a free inspection and quote.
Request a Free Quote in West Chiltington
Call Evo Roofing on 07912 529164 or request a quote online and we’ll get back to you. Quotes are free and there’s no obligation.
West Chiltington roofing questions
What is dry ridge and should I switch to it?
Ridge tiles fixed mechanically with screws and clamps instead of mortar — nothing to crack or blow off, no re-bedding cycle. It’s standard on new roofs and often the smart upgrade when your mortar fails.
How much does ridge work cost?
Re-bedding typically runs £300–£900 depending on length and access; dry ridge conversion costs more up front but ends the maintenance cycle.
I found mortar pieces in the garden — what does it mean?
Your ridge or verge pointing is breaking up. It’s a modest repair now; a loose ridge tile in the next gale is a hazard and a hole at the very top of your roof.