When storm damage leaves a roof exposed, the first practical need is not always a full permanent repair carried out that same day, but simply making sure no more water gets in while the right fix is planned properly. This is the purpose of temporary weatherproofing, and for older buildings across Old Market it is often a particularly sensible first step given the care that a proper permanent repair on a period roof usually deserves before it is carried out.
Temporary measures vary depending on what has actually happened. Where a section of covering has been lost entirely, secure tarping over the exposed area is usually the fastest way to prevent further water ingress. Where the issue is more localised, such as a lifted flashing detail or a small gap around a chimney or vent, a targeted temporary patch can hold things until the proper repair, whether that involves matched slate, new leadwork, or something more specific, can be scheduled and carried out correctly and to the right standard.
Doing this well matters more than it might seem. Tarping that is not properly secured can itself become a hazard in further high wind, while a rushed permanent repair carried out under pressure, without the right materials on hand, can end up needing to be redone. Temporary weatherproofing, fitted properly, buys the time needed to get the permanent fix right the first time, which tends to be far more cost-effective in the long run than repeating a rushed job later on.
On taller buildings typical of Old Market, fitting temporary weatherproofing safely often still requires the same level of access planning as a permanent repair, since a tarp badly secured at height is more dangerous, not less, than one on a single-storey structure. We treat temporary work with the same care around access and safety as we would a full repair, rather than treating it as a quick, informal fix, and we check that any equipment used is genuinely appropriate for the height and pitch involved before anyone goes up.
This approach also fits well alongside any insurance claim, since arranging temporary protection is generally viewed as a sensible, expected response to prevent damage worsening, rather than something that complicates a claim. It demonstrates that reasonable steps were taken promptly, while leaving the more detailed decisions about the permanent repair to be made properly rather than rushed under unnecessary time pressure.
If a storm has damaged a roof on your Old Market property, getting temporary weatherproofing in place quickly is often the single most useful immediate step. Our 24-hour emergency call-out covers this directly, and a free inspection afterwards will set out a clear plan for the permanent repair, with all completed work backed by our 15-year guarantee, so the eventual fix is one you can rely on for years to come.
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