Roof covering
in Overijse
The tree cover keeps the roofs damp and the gutters fill up twice a year instead of once. That is why roof covering comes back so often in our schedule in Overijse.
BeforeAfter
The context in Overijse
Why here in particular
In the heart of the Druivenstreek, Overijse spreads over wooded ground where the houses cling to the slopes, between old grape greenhouses and recent villas. In practice the tree cover keeps the roofs damp and the gutters fill up twice a year rather than once.
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 Overijse 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 Overijse
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
Does the whole roof need redoing?
Not always. One slope can be redone on its own if the other is sound. We tell you, even when it makes the quote smaller.
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 come out to Overijse with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Overijse 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 Overijse
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
A quote for roof covering in Overijse?
On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.