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Water coming through the ceiling, tiles blown off in the night, or a tree on the roof. Call Lee any time, day or night, and we'll make it safe and watertight.

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Emergency roof repairs

Roofs don't fail at convenient times. When water is coming in, what you need is someone who answers the phone and knows what to do. We take emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across Ipswich, Colchester and the towns in between.

The first job is to stop the water: a temporary repair or a weatherproof cover to protect the inside of your home. Then we come back, find the cause and fix it properly, with photos you can send to your insurer if you need to.

What counts as a roofing emergency

  • Water coming through a ceiling or light fitting
  • Tiles, slates or ridge tiles blown off in a storm
  • A chimney pot, cowl or part of a stack that's loose
  • A tree or branch that's come down on the roof
  • A flat roof that's split or lifted and letting water in
  • Anything loose that could fall and hurt someone
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How we do it

Done properly, step by step

  1. 01

    Call any time

    Ring 07864 367325. You'll speak to Lee or the team, not a call centre.

  2. 02

    Stay safe

    Turn off electrics near any water, move valuables, and put a bucket under the drip. Don't go up a ladder in the wind or rain.

  3. 03

    Make it watertight

    We make a temporary repair or fit a weatherproof cover to stop more water getting in.

  4. 04

    Photos for your insurer

    We photograph the damage before and after, so you have the evidence for a claim.

  5. 05

    The proper repair

    Once the weather allows, we come back and fix the cause properly, with a written quote first.

While you wait

If water is coming through a ceiling, turn off the electricity to that area at the consumer unit. A bulging ceiling can be holding a lot of water, so keep people out from under it. Catch drips with buckets and towels, move furniture and valuables, and take photos of the damage inside for your insurer.

Please don't climb onto the roof yourself, especially in wind or rain. Most roofing accidents happen to homeowners trying to do a quick fix.

Storms, insurance and what to photograph

After a storm, photograph the damage from the ground and inside the house before anything is moved, and tell your insurer early. We can supply photos and a written quote for the repair. Insurers usually treat sudden storm damage differently from wear and tear, so a clear record from the day helps.

Our storm damage page has more on how claims usually work.

Not every leak is an emergency

A small damp patch that appears after heavy rain is worth sorting soon, but it isn't always a middle-of-the-night job. Call and describe what you can see. We'll tell you honestly whether it needs us tonight or can wait for a proper look in daylight.

Prices

What affects the price

Every roof is different, so we don't put prices on a website and then add extras later. Lee looks at your roof and gives you a written quote, free, with everything included.

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  • Whether we need to come out at night or at a weekend
  • If a temporary cover is needed before the permanent repair
  • How much damage there is, and what it's made of
  • Access, including whether a scaffold or tower is needed to work safely
  • Whether the repair is part of an insurance claim needing a report

Checkatrade reviews

What customers say about our emergency work

9.81/10 from 220 verified reviews
  • ★★★★★10/10
    "Excellent service, cannot recommend highly enough. We had an emergency leak 2 days before going away on a holiday and Lee was at ours within 24 hours. He did a thorough investigation prior to fixing the problem. Very professional and explained everything well. Will definitely be using this company again"

    Emergency leakIpswich, IP4 · Checkatrade, verified

  • ★★★★★10/10
    "Had a slate roof tile come off during last storm. Contacted Lee and he replied within a couple of minutes. Came round to have a look within 30 minutes and returned the next day in terrible weather to replace the missing tile. Very good service as two other people I contacted didn't even bother to reply. Would highly recommend."

    Slate blown off in a stormwest of Colchester, CO6 · Checkatrade, verified

  • ★★★★★10/10
    "LM Roofing contacted me within the hour after I asked for help with the water leaking through the roof and coming into the house. They came round the same day to look at the problem and carried out the repair the following afternoon. Supplied photos of the work carried out, Professional job, very pleased would definitely contact again in the future."

    Lead collar round a soil stack and felt under the tileswest of Ipswich, IP8 · Checkatrade, verified

Where we work

Emergency across Ipswich, Colchester and beyond

We're based in Colchester and cover Suffolk and north Essex. Find your area for local information and reviews, or put your postcode in the quote form.

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FAQs

Emergency: your questions

Something else? Call Lee on 07864 367325. He's happy to talk it through.

Are you really available 24/7?

Yes. LM Roofing takes emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 07864 367325.

What should I do first if water is coming in?

Turn off the electricity to that area, catch the water, move valuables and keep people away from any bulging ceiling. Then call us. Don't go on the roof yourself.

Can you repair it in the rain?

We can usually make it watertight with a temporary repair or cover in bad weather, then come back to do the permanent repair when it's safe.

Will my insurance pay for an emergency repair?

Many home insurance policies cover sudden storm damage, but not wear and tear. Check your policy and call your insurer. We can provide photos and a written quote to support a claim.

Do you cover my area for emergencies?

We cover Ipswich, Colchester and the towns and villages across Suffolk and north Essex. Put your postcode in the quote form, or just call and ask.

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