Full re-roofs
A complete strip back and rebuild, from the battens and breather membrane up. Everything comes off, the timbers get looked at, and the roof goes back on properly.
North Shields, North Tyneside
Roofs that get done properly.
SGS Roofing and Building is Steven and his team, working on the slate terraces and semis of North Shields and right across North Tyneside. Slate and tile, flat roofs, chimneys, lead and lanterns.
5.0 from 13 Google reviews
Based on Cromwell Terrace, NE29Slate roofingFull re-roofsFlat roofsChimney workLead flashingRoof lanternsGutteringStorm damageNorth Tyneside
What we do
Everything above the gutter line, and the bits that hold it up.
Most of what we do is on the pitched slate and tiled roofs that North Shields is built from, plus the flat roofs, dormers and extensions behind them. If you are not sure what your roof needs, ring Steven and he will come and look at it.
Slate roofing
New slate and reclaimed slate, laid to course. We take the trouble to match slate to the original roof and to the neighbouring properties, so a repair does not shout at you from the street.
New pitched roofs
Complete new pitched roofs on terraces and semis, including neighbouring properties done at the same time where it makes sense to share the scaffold.
Flat roofs
Flat roof replacement and rubber membrane work, including patching damaged sections rather than replacing the lot where the roof does not need it.
Chimney work
Taking down chimneys that are causing leaks, and making good the roof around them so the whole area is secure once the stack is gone.
Lead flashing
Replacing tired or damaged lead flashing around chimneys, abutments and valleys, and making sure the finished detail is genuinely watertight.
Guttering
Guttering renewed as part of a re-roof or on its own, so the water coming off the roof actually ends up where it should.
Roof lanterns and skylights
Roof lanterns and skylights formed, fitted and finished, including the plasterboard reveal so the opening looks right from inside the room.
Storm and impact damage
Repairs after falling masonry or bad weather, on both slate and flat roofs. We can put right large sections without replacing the whole roof.
Roof ventilation
Improved ventilation to the loft space as part of a re-roof, so the new roof does not trap moisture in the timbers underneath it.
Waterproof membrane
Breather membrane and felting laid under the finished covering, the layer you never see that decides how long the roof lasts.
Roof repairs
Smaller repairs on slate and flat roofs across North Tyneside, sorted without pushing you toward a full roof you do not need.
Recent work
Photos from the scaffold.
Real jobs around North Shields. Strip backs, new slate, breather membrane, ridge and lead, shot as the work happened.
“Despite the poor weather Steven and his team were here everyday making sure the job was completed to the highest standard.”
Roof lanterns and skylights
Daylight, and a ceiling that looks like it was always there.
Forming an opening in a roof is the easy half. The part that decides whether it looks right is everything after: the upstand, the flashing, the reveal and the finished plasterboard around the glass. We do the whole thing, so you are not left chasing a plasterer once the lantern is in.
About SGS
Steven, his team, and a scaffold outside your house.
SGS Roofing and Building is based on Cromwell Terrace in North Shields and works across North Tyneside. Steven is on the job himself, with the same team alongside him, which is why people tend to mention him by name when they write about the work afterwards.
Read our reviews and the same thing comes up again and again: people knew what was happening. Four out of five reviewers mention being kept informed, whether that is knowing which days the team would be on site or how the job was progressing. On a job where your roof is off and the weather is doing what the weather does here, that is most of the battle.
The rest is just doing it properly. Finding slate that matches the original and the houses either side. Turning up every day through bad weather. Charging a fair price and saying what it is up front.
5.0
Average Google rating
13
Google reviews, every one 5 star
NE29
Based in North Shields
Our banner goes up with the scaffold. If it is outside your neighbour's house, that is us.
Reviews
Thirteen reviews on Google. All of them five stars.
5.0 average, 13 reviews
SGS Roofing and Building were excellent from start to finish, removing a Chimney that was causing a leakage problem, plus extra areas that needed attention to secure the roof.A great job at a fair price ! I would highly recommend this company. Many Thanks
Used SGS roofing recently for a full overhaul on our double fronted terrace in North Shields. This included full strip back, installation of waterproof membrane, guttering, felting and flashing works, and improved ventilation to the loft space. Steven went out of his way to find slates that would be the best colour match to the original and neighbouring properties. Despite the poor weather Steven and his team were here everyday making sure the job was completed to the highest standard. Couldn't be happier with the results, service and reliability from SGS Roofing and would highly recommend them to anyone needing roofing repairs.
Damage had been caused to several areas of slate roof and flat roof by falling masonry. Steven and his team made an excellent job of repairing large sections of the slate roof and patching the damaged area of rubber membrane on the flat roof. They also replaced damaged lead flashing, making sure the final repair was watertight. Great service, friendly and helpful team and very reasonable price. Communication was excellent and I was always kept informed of when they would be on site. Would not hesitate to recommend.
A complete new pitched roof done at the same time as our neighbours. A very professional job by Stevie and his team. We were kept informed throughout the job and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend them.
Just had two flats roofs replaced by SGS. Absolutely fantastic job. Steven was friendly efficient and professional. Kept us informed how the work was progressing. Good communication. Would highly recommend.
Get in touch
Tell us what the roof is doing.
The quickest way to get an answer is to ring Steven. If it is easier to write it down, send a message and we will get back to you.
Phone07701 348592
Where we are13 Cromwell Terrace
North Shields, NE29 0PACovering North Shields, Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay and the rest of North Tyneside.
North Shields, NE29 0PACovering North Shields, Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay and the rest of North Tyneside.
HoursMonday08:00 - 17:00Tuesday08:00 - 17:00Wednesday08:00 - 17:00Thursday08:00 - 17:00Friday08:00 - 17:00Saturday09:00 - 15:00SundayClosed