Possible causes
- High winds lifting tiles
- Corroded nails ('nail sickness') on slate roofs
- Frost damage and age
- Moss lifting tile edges
- Foot traffic or impact damage
Warning signs
- Tiles or slates in the garden or gutter
- Visible gaps in the roof
- Daylight showing in the loft
Typical solutions
- Replacing individual tiles or slates, matched where possible
- Refixing slipped slates with clips
- Re-roofing if fixings have failed across the roof
When to get it inspected
Soon after you spot it. A single gap lets rain reach the felt and battens, and wind can lift neighbouring tiles.
This page is general guidance, not a diagnosis. Call 01322 902061 to book an inspection, or read about our roof repairs service.