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Industrial Roof Repair in Melton Mowbray — Stop a Small Leak Becoming a Shutdown
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A leaking industrial roof rarely stays a small problem for long. Water finds a way in through a failed lap joint or a corroded sheet edge, tracking down onto stock, machinery or a warehouse floor, and every week left unrepaired adds to the bill. Industrial roof repair in Melton Mowbray means getting a large-span metal or fibre cement roof watertight again without shutting your site down for longer than it has to be. Tate & Sons Roofing works on profiled steel and cement sheet roofs across the Melton borough, from a single leaking sheet to full cut edge corrosion treatment across an entire elevation.
This page covers how to tell a repair from a replacement job, what sheet replacement, overcladding and coating actually involve, what a repair day looks like, and real cost ranges for this part of the East Midlands. Book a free drone survey before anything is agreed — no cherry picker just to take a look, and no charge either way. Industrial roof repair is one part of the wider service we offer as a roofing contractor across Melton Mowbray.
Spot the Warning Signs Before an Industrial Roof Leak Shuts You Down
Large-span metal roofs across Melton Mowbray give plenty of warning before a leak actually appears indoors. The trouble is that most of them sit thirty feet up, out of sight from the yard, and get missed until water is already dripping onto stock below.
Look out for these:
- Rust streaks running down from lap joints or sheet edges
- Daylight showing through pinholes in the roof sheets
- Ponding water that sits for more than 48 hours after rain
- Discoloured or brittle GRP rooflights, especially on older units
- Loose or lifted fixings after high wind
- Staining or drip marks on internal steelwork or racking
- A roof over 25 years old that has never had cut edge treatment
Cut edge corrosion is the most common cause of failure on profiled steel roofs. It starts where sheets were guillotined to size at the factory, stripping away the protective coating right at the edge. We see it often on the older units around Melton Commercial Park on St Bartholomew's Way, where several roofs are now well past the twenty-year mark. Left alone, corrosion works back from the cut edge into the lap, and a surface problem becomes a hole. Our metal roof repair team treats it before it reaches that stage wherever we can.
Repair, Overclad or Replace — Getting the Right Call for Your Roof
A handful of corroded sheets or a leaking valley gutter on an otherwise sound roof is almost always a repair job, not a reason to strip the whole thing. Widespread cut edge corrosion across most of the roof, or sheets that have gone through to daylight in multiple bays, points toward overcladding or a full replacement instead.
We check condition bay by bay before recommending a route, because most industrial roofs in Melton Mowbray do not fail evenly. A unit might have one elevation in good order and another, facing the prevailing wind, corroding twice as fast. A free drone survey gives you that bay-by-bay picture without anyone walking on fragile or ageing sheets to get it.
If your roof has failed structurally rather than just at the surface, a straight repair will not hold for long. Our industrial roofing installation service covers a full strip and re-sheet where the deck or purlins themselves need attention, not just the outer covering.
Sheet Replacement, Overcladding or Coating — Which Fixes Your Roof for Good
These three approaches solve different problems, and using the wrong one on the wrong roof wastes money either way. In short: coating suits a sound roof with surface corrosion, overcladding suits a tired roof that also needs better insulation, and sheet replacement suits a roof with genuine holes or structural failure. The table below sets out how they compare on a typical Melton Mowbray industrial unit.
| Approach | Typical cost | What it involves | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coating | £15–£35 per m² | Cleaning, priming and applying a liquid membrane over sound existing sheets | Surface rust and cut edge corrosion on an otherwise sound roof |
| Overcladding | £60–£90 per m² | New insulated liner and outer sheet fixed straight over the existing roof | A tired, under-insulated roof that is still structurally sound |
| Sheet replacement | £70–£100+ per m² | Full strip-out and re-sheet, bay by bay or across the whole roof | Perforated sheets, structural failure, or roofs beyond coating or overcladding |
Coating costs the least but only works while the steel underneath is structurally sound — used on the wrong roof, it just delays a bigger job later. Overcladding typically runs 20 to 25 percent cheaper than a full replacement and can cut the time spent on site by a third to a half, since the old sheets stay in place as a working platform underneath.
What Happens on an Industrial Roof Repair, Start to Finish
Every industrial repair follows a similar sequence, whether it covers one bay or a full elevation:
- Full drone survey and bay-by-bay condition report
- Access arranged — walkway boards, edge protection and, where needed, a mobile platform rather than just ladders
- Existing sheets, fixings and rooflights checked for hidden corrosion under the laps
- Failed sections cut out and replaced, or cut edge corrosion treated and sealed
- Fixings, washers and flashings replaced to match the original profile
- Rooflights replaced where brittle or discoloured, not just patched over
- Site cleared and the repair checked against the original survey before we leave
Falls from height cause around half of all fatal construction accidents in the UK, which is exactly why we never send anyone onto a fragile roof without proper edge protection and boarded access, whatever the size of the job. It also means we use certified fixings and sheet materials sourced through recognised suppliers, not whatever happens to be cheapest that week. The trade has had real problems with substandard materials reaching UK roofs before — the Construction Enquirer's 2022 alert over counterfeit timber battens carrying fake compliance marks is a reminder of why sourcing matters as much as workmanship.
A single-bay repair on a unit near Pera/Rotherhill Business Park usually takes a day or two once access is up. A full cut edge corrosion treatment across a 1,000m² roof runs closer to one to two weeks, weather allowing.
What Industrial Roof Repair Really Costs in Melton Mowbray
Cost depends on scale, access and how far corrosion has spread before you call. As a general guide, a small localised repair — a single sheet, a valley gutter, or a small area of cut edge corrosion — typically runs £400–£1,200. A mid-scale repair covering several bays or a full elevation of cut edge treatment usually costs £2,000–£8,000. Larger jobs covering multiple bays, rooflight replacement and extensive corrosion treatment across a full roof can run £8,000–£25,000 or more, and a complete overclad or re-sheet on a large unit moves into the tens of thousands.
What pushes a price up or down:
- Roof area and number of bays affected — a single bay costs far less than a full elevation
- Access — a low-level unit costs less to reach than a tall warehouse needing a mobile platform
- Extent of cut edge corrosion — surface treatment costs less than sheet replacement
- Rooflights — brittle GRP rooflights typically add £150–£300 per rooflight replaced
- Asbestos content — older cement sheet roofs need a survey and licensed handling before any work starts
- Out-of-hours working — keeping a site fully operational during the repair adds a premium
Industrial roofing work in this region typically prices in the region of £46–£164 per square metre depending on scope, though two roofs the same size can price very differently once access, corrosion and rooflight condition are factored in. These are general market ranges, not a quote for your roof. A fixed price needs a survey.
Checked, Signed Off and Weathertight Before We Leave
A repair is not finished when the last fixing goes in. We walk the roof again against the original survey, checking every sheet, lap and rooflight we worked on, plus the areas either side of them.
You get written confirmation of what was done, photos of the completed work, and a workmanship guarantee that backs it. If cut edge corrosion was treated rather than replaced, we tell you honestly how many years it is likely to buy you, not just that it is sorted. Every industrial repair in Melton Mowbray carries our 10-Year Workmanship Guarantee as standard, and sites on Melton Commercial Park often ask for the photo report for their own facilities records — we provide it without being asked twice.
Where asbestos cement sheets were part of the roof, we also update your asbestos register so your management plan reflects the work carried out, ready for your next annual reinspection.
Keep Your Industrial Roof Watertight for Years to Come
A repaired industrial roof around Melton Mowbray still needs regular attention, especially on a large span exposed to weather off the Wolds with little to break the wind.
- Book an inspection at least once a year, or after any major storm
- Clear gutters and valley gutters before autumn leaf fall
- Check rooflights for discolouration or crazing every year
- Keep an eye on cut edges after any new sheet cutting or alterations
- Update your asbestos management plan annually if your roof contains cement sheet
None of this needs a specialist visit every time — just a regular look, and a call to us if anything seems off. Units out toward Asfordby and the exposed ground around Waltham on the Wolds take a harder battering than a sheltered site nearer the town centre, so we build that exposure into how often we recommend checking a roof, rather than using one schedule for every site.
Why Melton Mowbray Businesses Call Tate & Sons First
Industrial roof repair is not a job for anyone with a ladder and a tube of mastic. Daniel Oakland, our project manager, has run large-span repair and re-roofing jobs for over twenty years, and specialises in the EPDM, GRP and standing-seam systems that sit alongside profiled steel on many Melton Mowbray industrial sites. He walks every roof himself before we quote, so what you get matches what he actually found up there.
Founder James Tate started the business after fifteen years working roofs across Melton Mowbray and the East Midlands, and still prices most jobs himself. He set Tate & Sons up to work the way he always wished his old employers had — find out what is genuinely wrong, use the right materials, and stand behind the result. That approach matters more on an industrial roof than almost anywhere else, since a rushed repair thirty feet up costs far more to put right a second time.
Between us we bring over 40 years of combined team experience, hold NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Roofing Occupations, and carry CSCS cards. Janice Whitmore, our office manager, keeps you posted from the first phone call through to final sign-off, so nothing slips between the drone survey and the finished repair. Read more about the people behind the work on our About Tate & Sons Roofing page.
Areas We Serve Across Melton Mowbray and the Vale of Belvoir
We carry out industrial roof repair across Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages and borough. If your site is not on the list below, call us anyway — there is a strong chance we already cover you.
- Melton Mowbray (LE13)
- Asfordby (LE14 3)
- Old Dalby (LE14 3)
- Nether Broughton (LE14 3)
- Frisby on the Wreake (LE14 2)
- Wymondham (LE14 2)
- Long Clawson (LE14 4)
- Harby (LE14 4)
- Stathern (LE14 4)
- Waltham on the Wolds (LE14 4)
- Bottesford (NG13)
Got Questions?
Your Industrial Roof Repair Questions, Answered Properly
How much does industrial roof repair cost in Melton Mowbray?
Small localised repairs typically cost £400 to £1,200, mid-scale repairs covering several bays run £2,000 to £8,000, and larger jobs with extensive cut edge corrosion or rooflight replacement can reach £8,000 to £25,000 or more. Access, the extent of corrosion, and whether rooflights need replacing all affect the final figure. Two roofs the same size can price very differently once these are factored in. A free drone survey gives you an exact written price rather than a phone estimate.
How do I know if I need a repair or a full roof replacement?
A repair is usually enough if damage is limited to a handful of sheets, a section of cut edge corrosion, or a single leaking detail. Replacement becomes the better option once corrosion has spread across most of the roof, sheets have perforated in multiple bays, or the structure underneath has been compromised. We check condition bay by bay with a drone survey before recommending either route. Patching a roof that genuinely needs replacing usually just delays the cost and adds to it.
What causes cut edge corrosion, and can it be fixed without replacing the sheet?
Cut edge corrosion starts where roof sheets were trimmed to size at the factory, stripping away the protective coating right at the edge. Rainwater then sits in the overlap and corrodes the exposed steel from the inside out, often worse than it looks from below. Caught early, it can be cleaned, primed and sealed with a specialist coating rather than replacing the sheet. Left too long, the steel thins to the point where only replacement will hold.
Can my industrial roof be repaired without shutting down production or storage?
Yes, in almost every case. We work bay by bay with boarded walkways and edge protection, so the rest of the roof and the building below stay in use throughout. Noisy or disruptive work can usually be scheduled around your operating hours if that matters to your site. We agree access and timing with you before work starts, not on the day.
Is overcladding a genuine alternative to stripping and replacing an industrial roof?
Yes, for a roof that is structurally sound but tired, worn or under-insulated. Overcladding fixes a new insulated liner and outer sheet straight over the existing roof, typically running 20 to 25 percent cheaper than a full strip-and-replace. It also improves the building's insulation and can often be carried out with the site still operating below. It is not suitable where the existing sheets or structure have already failed.
How often should an industrial roof be inspected?
At least once a year, and again after any major storm. Roofs with an asbestos management plan need an annual reinspection by law under the Control of Asbestos Regulations. Regular inspection catches cut edge corrosion, loose fixings and rooflight degradation while they are still cheap to fix. Waiting until a leak shows up inside usually means the damage has already spread further than it needed to.
Can an industrial roof with asbestos content still be repaired?
Yes, and in many cases repairing or overcladding an asbestos cement roof is preferable to full removal. Overcladding can encapsulate sound asbestos sheets rather than disturbing them, which is often far cheaper and lower-risk than stripping the roof out. Any work that disturbs asbestos sheet still has to follow the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and higher-risk work needs a licensed contractor. We survey for asbestos before quoting on any older industrial roof.
Will my buildings insurance cover storm damage to an industrial roof?
It often does, provided the damage was caused by the storm itself rather than existing wear and tear. Most policies expect notification within 30 days and want a clear description of the damage, ideally backed by a professional report. Insurers can reduce or decline a claim if they find the roof was already deteriorating before the storm hit. A dated survey report from before storm season gives you evidence either way.
Can just one bay of a large industrial roof be repaired, or does the whole run need doing?
In most cases, yes, one bay can be repaired on its own without touching the rest of the roof. This suits sites that want to phase the cost, or where only one elevation has taken the weather worse than the rest. We match new sheets and fixings to the existing profile so a single-bay repair does not stand out or create a weak point at the join. It is worth checking neighbouring bays at the same time in case corrosion has started there too, even where it is not visible yet.
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Every month a corroded industrial roof is left alone, cut edges keep thinning and small holes get bigger, until a straightforward repair turns into a full re-sheet. A quick, free survey today tells you exactly where you stand, and often the right answer is smaller and more affordable than you feared. Book now, get an honest quote, and keep your building watertight without unnecessary downtime.
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Tate & Sons Roofing, Melton Mowbray
13 Cromwell Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0AD
📞 01664 490955
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