Roof Repairs
Slipped and broken tiles, cracked slates, failed flashing and leaks traced back to the source and fixed properly.
Learn more →Roofers in Monkseaton, Shiremoor & Earsdon
Inter-war semis, older village houses and newer estates towards Shiremoor and Backworth. We repair and replace roofs across Monkseaton and the villages around it. We provide fully insured roofing services in Monkseaton 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 Monkseaton
Legge Roofing is a North Shields roofing contractor with 15 years of experience on the North Tyneside coast. Monkseaton and the villages inland from Whitley Bay are a short drive from our base, and we work there regularly. Our roofing services in Monkseaton 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.
15
Years’ roofing experience
100+
Roofs repaired & replaced
£5m
Public liability cover
10yr
Workmanship guarantee
Our roofing services in Monkseaton
Repairs, new roofs and flat roofing for homes across Monkseaton, Shiremoor, Earsdon and Backworth.
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 Monkseaton.
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 Monkseaton
Local, insured and straightforward to deal with.
Coastal know-how
Monkseaton is close enough to the sea to get the salt and the wind. We choose materials and fixings with that in mind.
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 Monkseaton, we offer a free survey and an itemised written quote, usually within 48 hours.
Roofing in Monkseaton and the surrounding villages
Much of Monkseaton was built between the wars, with long streets of semis and bay-fronted houses, many still on their original roofs. Around Front Street and the old village there are older properties with slate roofs and chimneys that need more careful repair.
Inland, Shiremoor, Backworth and Earsdon mix older terraced cottages with large modern estates. Newer houses tend to have concrete tiles and dry ridge systems, while the older properties are more likely to need chimney, lead and slate work.
For Whitley Bay itself, see our Whitley Bay page.
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.
Monkseaton neighbourhoods we cover
Roads we are on most weeks
Front Street
Seatonville Road
Earsdon Road
Marden Road
Shields Road
Hillheads Road
Common roof problems we see around Monkseaton
Catching a problem early usually means a smaller, cheaper repair.
Original 1930s roofs
Many inter-war roofs are still on their first covering. Slipping tiles and torn felt are signs it is coming to the end of its life. For emergency roofing services in Monkseaton, call rather than email so we can respond the same day.
Bay window roofs
Small roofs over bays often leak at the lead or the junction with the wall.
Chimney flashing
Failed flashing or pointing around the stack is one of the most common causes of leaks.
Wind damage
Exposed roofs near the coast lose ridge tiles and verges in storms. Dry fix systems hold them in place.
Felt flat roofs
Garage and extension roofs in old felt crack and blister. EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass lasts much longer.
Moss build-up
Moss holds water against the tiles and blocks valleys, especially on north-facing slopes.
Crumbling ridge mortar
Old mortar bedding fails along the ridge first, and ridge tiles can then lift in moderate winds. Dry ridge fixings stop it happening again.
Leaks around roof windows
Loft conversions are common on Monkseaton semis. Water often gets in around roof windows and dormer cheeks rather than through the tiles.
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 Monkseaton 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 Monkseaton 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 Monkseaton homeowners can expect: recent Legge Roofing reviews
Real reviews from customers on our Google Business Profile.
★★★★★
Got in touch with this company about getting a new roof, as mine was leaking. The job was started within a few weeks & finished a couple of weeks later. I can't thank the lads enough, great job done! Love the new roof & would fully recommend these lads & this company.
★★★★★
Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish! The team were hardworking, professional, and completed the job quickly without compromising on quality. They were reliable, punctual, and left everything clean and tidy once the work was complete.
★★★★★
Had plenty of jobs done for the lads fix my main roof (missing slates), removed the render between my bay windows and tiled with Spanish slate, my rear extension (flat roof) they laid a rubber roofing system along with all the correct insulation needed for a warm roof.
Monkseaton roofing FAQs
Common questions from homeowners in Monkseaton. If yours isn't here, give us a call.
How much does a roof repair in Monkseaton 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 Monkseaton?
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.
Do you cover Shiremoor, Earsdon and Backworth?
Yes. We cover Monkseaton and all of the villages around it, as well as Whitley Bay and the rest of North Tyneside.
Should I replace my original 1930s concrete tiles?
Not always. If the tiles are sound but the ridge, verge or valleys are failing, a targeted repair is often enough. Once tiles are porous and cracked across several slopes, or the felt underneath has perished, a full re-roof is usually better value. We show you photos and tell you honestly which side of that line you are on.
How long does a re-roof on a Monkseaton semi take?
Usually 5 to 7 working days, depending on size and weather, with daily clean-up and the roof kept watertight every night.
Can you repair bay window roofs?
Yes. Many Monkseaton semis have lead or tiled bay roofs that leak where they meet the wall. We renew the lead flashings and re-cover the bay to match the main roof.
Covering all of Monkseaton and the surrounding villages
Service area
Monkseaton, Shiremoor, Earsdon and Backworth
Including NE25 and NE27 postcodes
Roofers near Monkseaton
We work right across Newcastle, North Tyneside and South Tyneside. These are the areas closest to Monkseaton with their own page.
Whitley Bay
Seafront flats, 1920s semis and storm repairs across NE25 and NE26.
View Whitley Bay roofing →Cullercoats
Fishermen's cottages and exposed seafront roofs in NE30.
View Cullercoats roofing →Tynemouth
Period homes, listed buildings and conservation area roofs in NE30.
View Tynemouth roofing →North Shields
Our home patch, covering NE29 and NE30.
View North Shields roofing →Killingworth, Forest Hall and Longbenton
Post war semis and estates across NE12.
View Killingworth roofing →North Tyneside
Borough wide roofing, from Wallsend to the coast.
View North Tyneside roofing →Get a free quote for your Monkseaton roof
Tell us what you've noticed. We'll come out, take a proper look and give you straight advice and a written quote.