Roof covering
in Uccle
On Uccle’s building stock — town houses, mansard roofs, natural slate, ornate zinc work — roof covering calls for a method that fits. Partial or full renewal of the roof covering: tile, natural slate or fibre cement, with underlay and ventilation.
BeforeAfter
The context in Uccle
Why here in particular
Mansards and dormers multiply the joints: that is almost always where the water ends up getting in. So we adapt the equipment and the method rather than applying a standard protocol.
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 Uccle 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 Uccle
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
Tile or slate?
Natural slate lasts longest and suits Walloon buildings well; concrete tile costs considerably less. The choice also depends on the pitch and on the setting of the street.
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.
Do you come out to Uccle with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Uccle 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 Uccle
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
Your job in Uccle
On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.