Terry Lethbridge · Based in Hornchurch
Trusted family roofers in Hornchurch & across Essex
Over 30 years on local roofs, with our own team. Free estimates, and all our work is guaranteed for 10 years.
4.7/5 from 120 reviews on MyBuilder- Our own team, no subcontractors
- NVQ Level 2 roofers
- Verified by MyBuilder
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What’s the problem?
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Slipped or missing tiles
What to look for, and what Terry does about it
Common signs
- A tile sitting lower than the rest, or a gap in a row
- Bits of broken tile on the path, in the garden or in the gutter
- A damp patch on an upstairs ceiling, often after wind or heavy rain
- Daylight or drips in the loft
What Terry does
Terry comes round, finds what’s slipped, cracked or missing and gives you a free estimate. Slipped tiles are refixed, broken ones replaced, and the tiles around them checked while we’re up there.
Moss & a tired roof
What to look for, and what Terry does about it
Common signs
- Thick moss or lichen across the tiles
- Clumps of moss dropping into the gutters
- Tiles that look flaky, crumbly or cracked at the edges
- Damp in the loft after rain
What Terry does
Moss on its own is often just a sign of age, but it can hide worn or cracked tiles and block the gutters. Terry looks at the tiles underneath and tells you straight: a clean-up and a few repairs, or a re-tile if the tiles have had their day.
Send Terry a photo of it first. If it needs a closer look, he’ll come round and give you a free estimate.
Leaking chimney or flashing
What to look for, and what Terry does about it
Common signs
- Damp or brown staining on the chimney breast, or the ceiling next to it
- Water getting in around the chimney when it rains
- Lead flashing that’s lifted, cracked or missing where the chimney meets the roof
- Crumbling mortar, loose bricks or a loose chimney pot
What Terry does
Chimney repairs and leadwork: repointing, new flashing and loose pots made safe. If you no longer use the chimney, we can take the stack down and tile over it.
Taking a chimney down?
“Normally you wouldn’t need permission unless you are in a conservation area”
Blocked or broken gutters
What to look for, and what Terry does about it
Common signs
- Water pouring over the edge of the gutter when it rains
- Gutters sagging, dripping at the joints or pulling away
- Moss, leaves or plants growing in the gutter
- Damp patches or green streaks on the wall below
What Terry does
Gutters cleared and lined up again, leaking joints and broken lengths repaired or replaced, and rotten fascias and soffits put right.
Flat roof or extension
What to look for, and what Terry does about it
Common signs
- Puddles that sit on the roof for days after rain
- Cracks, blisters or splits in the roof covering
- Damp or drips in the room below: a bay, porch, dormer or extension
- Moss or plants growing on the roof
What Terry does
Flat roofs on bays, porches, balconies, dormers and extensions. Terry will tell you honestly whether a repair will do, or whether it needs re-covering.
Slate roofs
What to look for, and what Terry does about it
Common signs
- Slipped or cracked slates, or gaps in the rows
- Pieces of slate on the path or in the gutter
- Several slates sliding at once, often a sign the old nails have rusted
- Damp in the loft or on a top-floor ceiling
What Terry does
Slipped and broken slates refixed or replaced, and whole slate roofs re-slated when the time comes. On older homes Terry will talk you through keeping the original slates.
New slates or keep the old?
It depends on the property if it’s in a conservation area then it’s best to use the original slates
Terry, answering on MyBuilder · Aug 2022
Dormers & roof windows
What to look for, and what Terry does about it
Common signs
- Damp or staining around a dormer window, or on the ceiling beside it
- Cracked or lifting felt on a flat-topped dormer
- Loose tiles, slates or lead on the dormer’s sides
- Drips around a roof window or skylight when it rains
What Terry does
Dormer roofs, the tiles or slates on their sides and the leadwork around them repaired, and leaks around roof windows traced and fixed.
New or replacement roof
What to look for, and what Terry does about it
Common signs
- More repairs every winter, and the same leaks coming back
- Lots of tiles slipping, cracking or crumbling
- A roof line that sags or dips
- Old felt in the loft that’s torn or brittle, or damp in several places
What Terry does
Full re-roofs and re-tiles, from bungalows to family homes: stripped back, new felt and battens, re-tiled, and the site left tidy.
Something else, or not sure what it is? Send Terry a photo and he’ll take a look.
WhatsApp a photo- 4.7/5 rating120 reviews on MyBuilder
- Over 30 yearsFamily firm, Hornchurch
- Our own teamNVQ Level 2, no subcontractors
- 10-year guaranteeOn all our work
Before & after
See the difference a proper repair makes.
Drag the handle to compare a tired, mossy roof with the same roof put right.
“They were good, they kept what they said they would do. Their work was timely and gave the photos/ videos of what they had done.”
How it works
Three simple steps, one family firm.
The same people from your first call to the final tidy-up.
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Call, or WhatsApp a photo
Ring Terry on 020 3985 0573, or send him a photo of the problem.
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Terry comes round
He looks at the roof and gives you a free estimate.
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Done, tidy, guaranteed
The job’s done, the site’s left tidy, and it’s guaranteed for 10 years.
About us
Terry Lethbridge’s family roofing firm, based in Hornchurch.
Until now we were Lethbridge Roofing. New name, same family firm, same Terry. We take on all roofing work, from one slipped tile to a whole new roof, with our own team.
In our own words, from our MyBuilder profile
“We are a specialist Roofing co trading for over 30 years we undertake all Roofing work We can provide references on request all our operatives are NVQ level 2 qualified we are a family business and do not employ sub contractors all our work is guaranteed for 10 Years we cover all areas and our estimates are free.”
- Over 30 years in roofing
- NVQ Level 2 qualified roofers
- Our own team, no subcontractors
- References on request
- All work guaranteed for 10 years
- Verified by MyBuilder
In the local paper
The roof of Lopping Hall, Loughton.
In 2012 Terry and his team, including his sons James and Lewis, restored the slate roof of Lopping Hall, the Victorian hall in the middle of Loughton. They did it right through the wettest summer in 100 years.
- 15,000+matching slates found to replace the originals
- 4 tonnesof lead
- Wettestsummer in 100 years
Terry’s firm was then trading as Hellingham and Sons.
Lopping Hall today. Photo: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0
Epping Forest Guardian10 September 2012
“Roofers from Epping-based Hellingham and Sons replace more than 15,000 slates for Lopping Hall restoration”
“It was one of the most challenging jobs we’ve ever had.”
Terry Lethbridge, speaking to the paper
Reviews
What customers say about Terry’s team.
Reviews left for Lethbridge Roofing, our old name, on MyBuilder.
Areas we cover
Roofers in Hornchurch, Romford and across Essex.
We work across East & North London and Essex. We cover all areas, so if your town isn’t listed, just ask.
East London
- Hornchurch Our baseChimney stack removal
- RomfordLeak repairs, tiles and a dormer cover
- UpminsterMinor roof repairs
- WoodfordBroken fascia and gutter
Essex
- LoughtonLeaking pitched tiled roof
- EppingBungalow roof replacement
- South OckendonBroken gutter
North London
- TottenhamFlat bay roof, balcony, guttering
- Palmers GreenRoof repair
- Upper HollowayPorch roof
Places and jobs from recent customer reviews on MyBuilder.
FAQ
Common roofing questions.
Including a few Terry has answered for homeowners on MyBuilder.
Ask Terry. He’s happy to explain things.
Call 020 3985 0573 WhatsApp TerryAre your estimates really free?
Yes. Terry comes round, looks at the roof and gives you a free estimate. You can ask for one here, or WhatsApp him a photo first.
Can I just send a photo first?
Yes. WhatsApp Terry a photo of the problem. If it needs a closer look, he’ll come round and give you a free estimate. Not sure what to photograph? Find your problem in our photo guide.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. All our work is guaranteed for 10 years.
Who actually does the work?
Our own team. We’re a family business, our roofers are NVQ Level 2 qualified and we don’t employ subcontractors. We can provide references on request.
Do I need permission to remove a chimney?
“Normally you wouldn’t need permission unless you are in a conservation area”
Should I keep my old slates or have new ones?
“It depends on the property if it’s in a conservation area then it’s best to use the original slates”
Why is the felt wet under my new roof?
“Wet felt can be caused by the pitch being too shallow for the tiles … condensation can also be the cause if you have any new plaster work drying out in the property”
Why do the reviews say Lethbridge Roofing?
That was our name until now. Lethbridge Roofing is now Hey Roofer: same family firm, same Terry. Our MyBuilder reviews are still under the old name.
Which areas do you cover?
We’re based in Hornchurch and work across East & North London and Essex. See the areas we cover, or just ask.
Got a different question? Ask Terry on 020 3985 0573 or WhatsApp him.
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- Free estimates, all areas covered
- Our own NVQ Level 2 team, no subcontractors
- All work guaranteed for 10 years
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