Roof Repairs in Ely
Roof repairs across Ely and the surrounding Fen villages, from a third-generation family firm. We will tell you honestly whether it is a repair or something bigger.
- Free site visit and written quote
- Fully insured, third-generation family team
- No obligation, no sales pressure
What we do here
Most people who call us in Ely have either found a stain on a ceiling or had something come off in the wind, and want to know how bad it is before they think about anything else. That is the right question, and it is the one we answer first. We come out, get up and look properly, and tell you whether you are dealing with a repair, a patch that will buy you a few years, or a roof that has genuinely reached the end. From our base at Dersingham we run down through King's Lynn on the A10, so Ely is a planned visit rather than a same-hour call-out, and we will be clear with you about timing when you ring.
Common roof repairs we carry out in Ely
- Slipped and cracked tiles: the most common job of all, and on the exposed Fen edge it is usually the fixings that have failed rather than the tile itself.
- Ridge and hip mortar: old lime bedding that has cracked and let water track down inside the roof, very common on the older gault brick property.
- Chimney flashings and flaunching: stacks here take the full run of the wind, and a stack that has moved slightly opens up every joint around it.
- Valley and parapet gutters: awkward details on the older houses near the cathedral, and a frequent source of leaks that look like they are coming from somewhere else.
- Storm damage: lifted verges and ridge tiles after a hard blow across open Fenland, where there is nothing upwind to slow it down.
- Flat roof patches: on the extensions and dormers added to the post-war housing out towards Littleport and the newer estates.
Local roofs in Ely
The city splits into two quite different jobs. Around the cathedral, the Gallery and down towards the river there is a lot of listed and conservation area property: gault brick, clay pantile, some slate, and Georgian fronts with much older structures behind them. On those, like-for-like repair is usually the right answer and sometimes the only permitted one. Out towards Littleport, Soham, Witchford and Haddenham the stock is newer and mostly concrete tile, where the work is more straightforward but the exposure is worse because there is even less shelter.
The Fen ground, and why it matters to your roof
This is the part that catches people out. Fen peat shrinks as it dries, and buildings sitting on it move more than they would almost anywhere else in the country. We regularly look at cracked haunching, opened ridge joints and chimney stacks slightly out of plumb in Ely, and a fair number of those are not roof faults at all, they are the ground telling you something. It matters because the fix is different. Repointing a stack that is still moving is money spent twice. If we think what you have is movement rather than wear, we will say so, even though it is not the answer that earns us the work.
Looking for something else? You can see everything we do as roofers in Ely, including our other services, the villages we cover nearby and recent work in the area.
Honest advice, and a written quote
We are a third-generation family firm, fully insured, and we do not work on commission or sales pressure. You get a free written quote setting out what needs doing and what it will cost, and if we think a repair will see you right for another ten years we will tell you that rather than push a re-roof. If the honest answer is that a local Ely or Cambridge firm can get to you faster on something small, we will tell you that too. For the full picture on what we take on, see our roof repairs page, and if you are nearer the Norfolk border we also cover Wisbech and King's Lynn. We work across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and the wider East of England.
Give us a ring or send a few details through and we will arrange a look at your roof.
Why choose Prestige Roof for roof repairs?
Prestige Roof carries out roof repairs across Ely, working from our base in Dersingham right across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and the East of England. We use experienced teams, quality materials and a focus on tidy, reliable workmanship.
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Based in Dersingham, covering Ely and Cambridgeshire.
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Tell us what is going on and Molly or Julie will call you back to arrange a convenient visit. It only takes about a minute, and there is never any pressure.
- Free site visit and written quote
- Fully insured, third-generation family team
- No obligation, no sales pressure
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What our customers say
We take pride in every project and it shows in the feedback we receive. Here are some of our latest reviews from Google.
Jack High
Prestige Roofing did an outstanding job with the spray foam removal. The team was professional, punctual, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently, left everything clean and tidy, and the quality of their work was excellent. It’s clear they take pride in what they do and genuinely care about their customers. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Prestige Roofing to anyone needing spray foam removal. Excellent service from start to finish!
6 days ago
Gary Jay
Fast and efficient service, this must have been a one off? from quote to completion, including scaffolding 3 days. Inspection and quote on Wednesday, scaffold arrived Thursday and job started and finished on Friday. This was for new roof membrane, new battens cleaned and replaced tiles, as well as a complete new flat roof rubber covering and lagged loft as well for good measure. Left early Friday evening and apart from the skip of rubbish I would not have know they had been, all clean and tidy as promised. A big thank you to James and his crew for an excellent job.
1 week ago
Richard Mallard
I recently suffered from a leak in my bedroom and was really worried about the condition of my roof. I contacted Prestige Roof Ltd to carry out a full roof MOT on my property, and I’m so glad I did. From the moment I got in touch with them, the whole experience was professional and reassuring. The team came out promptly and carried out a very thorough inspection of the roof. They took the time to clearly explain what they were looking at and showed me the areas that had deteriorated. They also explained what a damaged or failing roof looks like, which really helped me understand the problem rather than just being told I needed repairs. After the inspection, they provided me with a fully detailed report along with a clear quotation, which was very helpful and transparent. The office staff were absolutely lovely to deal with—friendly, helpful, and quick to respond to any questions I had. The workers who attended the property were fantastic as well. They were polite, respectful, and worked very professionally throughout the visit. Luke, the owner of Prestige Roof Ltd, clearly knows his trade. He took the time to talk everything through with me and made sure I understood what needed to be done. He was very kind, honest, and genuinely made me feel like he cared about helping me solve the problem rather than just doing a job. Overall, I had a brilliant experience with Prestige Roof Ltd. The service was professional, honest, and very thorough from start to finish. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs roofing advice, an inspection, or repairs. It’s not easy finding trustworthy tradespeople these days, but this company really stands out.
3 weeks ago
Patricia Hall
Enquiries dealt with quickly, efficiently and business like. Recommended.
1 month ago
Alison Henry
Prestige Roof offered to come and repair a couple of slipped tiles on my mother's roof for free, whenever they were in the area. The two young chaps who came the next day were on time, very polite, knowledgeable and offered some very helpful advice.
1 month ago
Trevor Scott
We were very pleased with the work carried out by Prestige Roof Limited on our property In March 2026. They removed the old spray foam roof insulation, repairing timbers that had been damaged by it, retiling where needed and replacing the roof membrane and ridge tiles. They carried out this work in the time frame that they said they would. The crew was courteous and kept us informed of progress with numerous photos of the roof work, they also cleared up after themselves. We thoroughly recommend Prestige and would use them again ourselves. Trevor and Linda Scott, Holme-next-the-sea. Norfolk.
1 month ago
More of what we do in Ely
We look after a lot more than roof repairs across Ely. Here are the other services our team covers in the area.
Other areas we cover for roof repairs
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