Coloured roof coating
in Gembloux
An abbey town ringed by the Hesbaye farming plateau, Gembloux brings together an old stone centre and numerous outlying villages. A tired roof gets back an even colour and a surface that repels water, without a full replacement.
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The context in Gembloux
Why here in particular
What changes in Gembloux is the context: older stone and brick building, square-plan farmsteads, recent estates on the edge. The plateau is very exposed to the wind: the verges, the ridge tiles and the fibre cement sheets on the outbuildings suffer first.
A 25-year-old concrete tile is not necessarily finished: it is faded and porous. Recoating it with a water-repellent product costs a fraction of a re-roof and adds about ten years to its life.
- Quote
- Priced after a site visit, free of charge and with no obligation.
- Duration
- 2 to 4 days depending on the surface area and the weather.
- Call-out
- Included in Gembloux and neighbouring municipalities
How it runs
How the job runs
The same protocol everywhere, adapted to what the visit reveals on site. Nothing is decided from the pavement.
- Documented porosity test
- Full moss removal first
- Replacing broken tiles (per unit)
- Bonding primer
- Two coats of coloured roof coating
- Protecting the facades and the surrounding area
Porosity diagnosis
An absorption test. If the tile is too far gone, we say no and price a renewal instead.
Full clean
Moss removal and rinsing. Paint over moss does not last six months.
Repairs
Broken tiles replaced, ridge tiles repointed.
Primer
Primer sealer on a porous substrate.
Two coats
Cross-pattern airless application, colour of your choice from the range.
Frequently asked questions
Coloured roof coating in Gembloux
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
Does the coating improve waterproofing?
It limits how much water the tile takes in. It does not replace a failed underlay.
Does it really hold up?
On a sound, properly prepared surface, 10 to 15 years. On a tile that is crumbling, no — and we turn the job down.
Which colours are possible?
Anthracite, slate, red-brown, sienna. Light colours are not advised: they show every mark.
Do you come out to Gembloux with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Gembloux is one of our 17 municipalities: the call-out is included in the quote, not added at the bottom of the invoice.
Other work in Gembloux
While we are on site
Combining two jobs in one visit brings the invoice down. We suggest it when it makes sense, never to pad the quote.
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Coloured roof coating in Gembloux: let’s talk about it
On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.