Roof covering
in Nivelles
Partial or complete renewal of the roof covering: tile, natural slate or fibre cement, with roofing underlay and ventilation. We do this in Nivelles from our base in Walloon Brabant, with a costing visit every time before anything is committed to.
BeforeAfter
The context in Nivelles
Why here in particular
What changes in Nivelles is the context: brick terraced houses, post-war reconstruction blocks, recent residential estates. The old centre imposes constraints on colour and material: we always check before ordering roof covering.
A roof is not judged by what you see from the street. What makes roof covering last is what sits underneath: the roofing underlay, the ventilation, the quality of the zinc joints.
- Quote
- Priced after a site visit, free of charge and with no obligation.
- Duration
- 1 to 3 weeks depending on the surface area and the weather.
- Call-out
- Included in Nivelles 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.
- Removal and disposal of the old roof covering
- HPV roofing underlay and counter-battens
- New treated battens
- Roof covering in tile, slate or fibre cement
- Ventilated ridge and verges
- Zinc work of roof valleys and flashings
Survey
Pitches, areas, condition of the roof timbers, presence and condition of the roofing underlay.
Removal
Removal of the old roof covering, sorting and disposal.
Roofing underlay
Breathable roofing underlay laid with overlaps and counter-battens: the air gap is not optional.
Battens
Exposed gauge calculated to the tile or slate model.
Installation
Roof covering laid, hooks or nails depending on the material, verges and ridge.
Zinc work
Roof valleys, flashings and junctions redone at the same time.
Frequently asked questions
Roof covering in Nivelles
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
Is roofing underlay compulsory?
In new build, yes, and in a full renovation it is common sense: without it, the slightest shifted tile lets water in.
How long does the house stay open?
We work pitch by pitch and close up every evening. The house is never left open overnight.
Do you need a permit?
A like-for-like replacement usually needs none. A change of material or colour, often yes. We check.
Do you come out to Nivelles with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Nivelles 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 Nivelles
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.
Roof covering in the neighbouring municipalities
Roof covering in Nivelles: let’s talk about it
On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.