Roof Repairs
Slipped and broken tiles, cracked slates, failed flashing and leaks traced back to the source and fixed properly.
Learn more →Roofers in Killingworth, Forest Hall & Longbenton
From 1930s semis in Forest Hall to the Killingworth estates and the streets around Longbenton and Benton, we repair, re-roof and maintain homes right across NE12. We provide fully insured roofing services in Killingworth and the surrounding area.
15
Years’
roofing
experience
roofing
experience
Fully insured to £5m
BS 5534 compliant
Free written quotes
10-year workmanship guarantee
Emergency call-outs
Your local roofing contractor in Killingworth, Forest Hall and Longbenton
Legge Roofing is a North Shields roofing contractor with 15 years of experience across North Tyneside. Killingworth, Forest Hall, Longbenton and Benton are a short drive from our base, and we work there regularly. Our roofing services in Killingworth cover everything from small repairs to full re-roofs.
Every job is carried out by our own fully insured team, never subcontracted, and new roofs are installed to BS 5534. You get a free survey and a written quote before anything starts.
15
Years’ roofing experience
100+
Roofs repaired & replaced
£5m
Public liability cover
10yr
Workmanship guarantee
Our roofing services in Killingworth
Repairs, new roofs and flat roofing for homes and businesses across Killingworth, Forest Hall, Longbenton and Benton.
New Roofs
Full re-roofs in natural slate or tile, installed by our own team to BS 5534.
Learn more →Flat Roofing
EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt for extensions, garages and dormers.
Learn more →Emergency Repairs
Same-day response to storm damage and active leaks. We make it watertight first, then plan the permanent repair. Every job is done by our own fully insured team, which is why homeowners keep coming back for our roofing services in Killingworth.
Learn more →Chimneys & Lead Work
Chimney repointing, pots and flashing, plus Code 4 and Code 5 lead work.
Learn more →Roof Windows & Solar
Velux roof windows and solar panel installation, fitted so the roof stays watertight around them.
Learn more →Why choose Legge Roofing in Killingworth, Forest Hall and Longbenton
Local, insured and straightforward to deal with.
Local to NE12
A short drive from our base in North Shields, so we can get out quickly for surveys and emergencies.
Our own team
The roofers who quote for the job are the ones who do it. We never subcontract.
Straight quotes
A free survey with photographs of any defects, then an itemised written quote, usually within 48 hours.
Built to last
BS 5534 installation and a 10-year workmanship guarantee on new roofs and flat roofs. If you need roofing services in Killingworth, we offer a free survey and an itemised written quote, usually within 48 hours.
Roofing in Killingworth, Forest Hall and Longbenton: what to know
Forest Hall and Benton are mostly 1920s and 30s semis and terraces, many still on their original roofs. Longbenton has large areas of post-war housing, and Killingworth was built up from the 1960s onwards around the lake and the old village.
That means a lot of concrete tile roofs of a similar age, and many of them are now at the point where repairs keep coming back. Flat-roofed garages, porches and extensions are common across all four areas, and older felt is usually the first thing to fail.
We cover the whole of NE12, including Killingworth Village, West Moor, Palmersville, Benton and Camperdown.
Before a storm, keep an eye on the Met Office weather warnings for the North East, and call us if you already know there is a problem with your roof.
Killingworth neighbourhoods we cover
Killingworth
Killingworth Village
Forest Hall
Longbenton
Benton
West Moor
Palmersville
Camperdown
Holystone
Roads we are on most weeks
Killingworth Way
Great Lime Road
Benton Road
Station Road, Forest Hall
Whitley Road, Benton
Coach Lane
Common roof problems we see in Killingworth, Forest Hall and Longbenton
Catching a problem early usually means a smaller, cheaper repair.
Porous concrete tiles
Older concrete tiles lose their surface, soak up water and grow moss. If several are cracking, a re-roof is often better value than repairs. For emergency roofing services in Killingworth, call rather than email so we can respond the same day.
Failed felt on garages and porches
Old felt cracks and blisters. EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass lasts much longer.
Loose ridge and verge
Mortar on ridges and verges cracks and falls out. Dry ridge and verge systems fix them mechanically.
Leaks around chimneys
Failed flashing or pointing around the stack is one of the most common causes of leaks on 1930s semis.
Sagging felt under the tiles
Old bitumen felt in the loft can tear and sag, letting wind-driven rain in under the tiles.
Damp patches upstairs
Brown rings on bedroom ceilings after heavy rain usually mean a slipped or cracked tile or failed flashing.
Tiles on the drive after a storm
Concrete tiles on 1960s and 70s estates crack and slip as their fixings age. One loose tile usually means others higher up are going too.
Blocked gutters
Gutters on long estate terraces fill with moss washed off the tiles, so water spills over the fascia and soaks the walls.
Daylight in the loft
On a bright day, go into the loft with the lights off. Any daylight coming through the underside of the roof is a clear path for water.
How a Killingworth, Forest Hall or Longbenton roof job works
Four steps from your first call to a finished roof.
1
Get in touch
Call 0191 245 9915, email or use the online form. You speak to a roofer, not a call centre. Call 0191 245 9915 to book roofing services in Killingworth with Legge Roofing.
2
Free survey
We visit, inspect the roof properly and photograph anything that needs attention.
3
Written quote
An itemised written quote, usually within 48 hours, with no pressure to commit.
4
Work completed
Carried out by our own team, cleaned up afterwards and signed off with your guarantee.
What Killingworth, Forest Hall and Longbenton homeowners can expect: recent Legge Roofing reviews
Real reviews from customers on our Google Business Profile.
★★★★★
Excellent reliable service, reasonable quote, came at time and date promised. Sorted the leak to the conservatory and kitchen extension following the recent storms. No fuss, just got on with the job. Top lads if you need roofers.
★★★★★
Good company to deal with, very responsive and carried out a neat job. No hesitation in recommending.
★★★★★
Two lovely lads. Excellent job. Highly recommended
Killingworth, Forest Hall and Longbenton roofing FAQs
Common questions from homeowners in Killingworth, Forest Hall and Longbenton. If yours isn't here, give us a call.
How much does a roof repair in Killingworth, Forest Hall and Longbenton cost?
It depends on what has failed and how easy it is to reach. We give every customer a free survey and an itemised written quote, usually within 48 hours, so you know the cost before any work starts.
Do you offer emergency roof repairs in Killingworth, Forest Hall and Longbenton?
Yes. For storm damage and active leaks we aim to respond the same day, make the roof watertight, then book in the permanent repair.
Do you give guarantees on your work?
Yes. New roofs and flat roof systems come with a 10-year workmanship guarantee, on top of the manufacturer guarantees on the materials.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry £5 million public liability insurance and employer’s liability cover, and we are happy to show certificates before work starts.
My concrete tiles are covered in moss. Do I need a new roof?
Not always. We will look at the condition of the tiles, battens and felt and tell you honestly whether a repair and clean will do, or whether a re-roof makes more sense.
How long does a re-roof take in NE12?
A typical semi or terrace in Killingworth, Forest Hall or Longbenton takes 5 to 7 working days, depending on size and weather. We give you a realistic timeframe in your written quote and keep the roof watertight every night.
Can you replace the felt on my garage or porch?
Yes. Most garages and porches across NE12 were finished in felt that is now past its best. We replace them with EPDM rubber or GRP, which carry long manufacturer guarantees.
Which areas around Killingworth do you cover?
All of NE12, including Killingworth Village, Forest Hall, Longbenton, Benton, West Moor, Palmersville, Camperdown and Holystone, plus the rest of North Tyneside and Newcastle.
Covering Killingworth, Forest Hall, Longbenton and North Tyneside
Service area
Killingworth, Forest Hall, Longbenton and Benton
Including all NE12 postcodes
Roofers near Killingworth
We work right across Newcastle, North Tyneside and South Tyneside. These are the areas closest to Killingworth with their own page.
Jesmond and Gosforth
Victorian villas, terraces and conservation area roofs across NE2 and NE3.
View Jesmond and Gosforth roofing →Wallsend
Terraces, semis and riverside homes across NE28.
View Wallsend roofing →Heaton
Tyneside flats, Victorian terraces and High Heaton semis in NE6 and NE7.
View Heaton roofing →Monkseaton
1930s semis, village houses and modern estates in NE25 and NE27.
View Monkseaton roofing →North Tyneside
Borough wide roofing, from Wallsend to the coast.
View North Tyneside roofing →Newcastle upon Tyne
City wide roofing, from Byker and Walker to Fenham and Kenton.
View Newcastle upon Tyne roofing →Get a free quote for your Killingworth, Forest Hall or Longbenton roof
Tell us what you've noticed. We'll come out, take a proper look and give you straight advice and a written quote.