Slate Roof Repair in Swanscombe , Kent

This is usually caused by nail sickness. On many older Snodland houses, the nails holding the slates have rusted away. Once the nail fails, the slate slides down the roof. It can also be caused by timber battens rotting or high winds catching a loose slate. Levi King can inspect your roof to see if it’s a one-off repair or a sign that the roof needs more attention.

Yes. Whether you have natural Welsh slate, Spanish slate, or even reclaimed Kent peg tiles, Levi sources materials that match your existing roof in terms of colour and profile. This is particularly important for heritage properties and homes in conservation areas around Tonbridge and Malling.

Not necessarily. If the rest of the slates and the underlying felt are in good condition, a localised repair is often enough. However, if the slates are falling because the nails have all corroded (nail sickness), a repair might only be a temporary fix. Levi King provides an honest appraisal, telling you exactly what is needed to keep the roof watertight without recommending unnecessary work.

Being based in Ditton, Levi King can usually respond very quickly to emergency calls in Snodland and the ME6 area. For active leaks, the priority is always to get the property "made safe" with tarpaulins to prevent internal water damage before carrying out the permanent slate repair.

It is quite common. Water often tracks down the side of a chimney if the lead flashing has cracked or the mortar pointing has perished. Levi inspects the leadwork and the chimney flaunching alongside the slates to find the exact entry point of the water.

Every roof is different depending on the height, the type of slate used, and the ease of access. Levi King provides free, transparent written quotations after a site visit. Because he is a sole trader, you aren't paying for large office overheads or sales commissions.