Ridge and verge repointing in Basingstoke
Topmark property maintenance provides ridge and verge repointing in Basingstoke, cutting out frost cracked mortar and rebedding caps so the roof edges stay sealed through winter.
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The price of ridge and verge repointing
The figure covers checking the joints, cutting out the failed mortar, new sand and cement bedding with bonding additives and the finished pointing. It changes with the length of ridge and verge, how far the mortar has failed and what access the roof needs.
Carried out along the run
- Lifting unstable ridge and hip tiles
- Chipping out broken, crumbly old mortar
- Mixing fresh sand and cement with bonding additives
- Rebedding loose tiles firmly to the ridge line
- Pointing verge tile edges to a clean, weather tight finish
- Clearing dislodged mortar fragments from valleys and gutters
- More linear metres of ridge and verge means more cutting out and more new mortar.
- Access by ladder or by scaffold is reflected in the price.
- Rotted timber, mechanical dry verge systems and replacement of the main roof covering are priced separately.
Ridge and verge repointing across Basingstoke
We serve Basingstoke from our base in Thatcham.
What happens on the day
The joints are checked first, the ground below is cleared and then the failed cement is cut out so fresh bedding can go on in dry conditions.
- Inspecting ridge and vergeFrom ladders or scaffolding we look along the ridge line and gable edges for loose tiles, missing mortar and slipped undercloak boards, so nothing is missed before work starts.
- A clear space belowCars, potted plants and garden furniture stay out from under the roof edge for the duration, so broken mortar can be brought down and removed without hitting anything.
- Fresh mortar, properly beddedDegraded cement is chopped back without cracking neighbouring tiles, then a new mix of sand, cement and bonding additives takes each cap back to the ridge line.
- Joints struck to shed rainVerge edges are pointed smooth and every joint is struck off so rainwater runs clear instead of soaking into the new bed.
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Why choose Topmark property maintenance
“Good roofing starts with finding the cause, not just covering the symptom. I’ll explain what I find, talk you through the options and agree the right repair before work begins.”
Thomas, Topmark property maintenance
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Ridge and verge repointing FAQs
How do I know the mortar has failed and not just aged?
Aged mortar looks dull but stays solid. Failed mortar cracks open, sheds crumbs into the gutters and leaves caps that rock when touched. Gaps visible from the ground are the clearest sign.
Does repointing include the hip tiles?
Yes. Hips take the same weather as the ridge, so unstable hip tiles are lifted and rebedded in the same visit where they need it.
What is in the new mortar?
The bedding is fresh sand and cement mixed with bonding additives, which helps the new bed grip the tile and the joint beneath better than a plain mix.
Will you clear the gutters afterwards?
Mortar fragments that drop during the work are cleared out of valleys and gutter channels as part of the job, so rainwater outlets are left open.
Can the work go ahead in cold weather?
Mortar needs dry conditions to set properly, so repointing is scheduled around the forecast rather than a fixed date. It firms up within about twenty four hours once it is on.