A handful of tiles missing from a roof after a windy night is one of the most common calls roofers receive in Arnos Vale, and while it's rarely as dramatic as it looks from the pavement, it does need attention fairly promptly. Even a small gap in the tiling exposes the underlying roofing felt or membrane to the weather, and that layer isn't designed to cope with sustained rain on its own for long, particularly if further wind or rain arrives before the gap is properly closed up.
The first thing to do is exactly what you'd do for any storm damage: assess from ground level rather than climbing up for a closer look. Note roughly where on the roof the missing or slipped tiles are, and check whether any have landed in the garden, on a path, or against a neighbouring property, since loose tiles on the ground can be a hazard in their own right until they're cleared away. If tiles have landed somewhere they could cause injury or damage, cordon the area off or move them carefully rather than leaving them where they fell. It's also worth keeping a rough count of how many tiles seem to be missing, since this helps a roofer gauge the likely scope of the job before they even arrive.
Resist the temptation to fetch a ladder and refit the tiles yourself, even if it looks like a simple job. Roof tiles are heavier and more awkward to handle safely than they appear, wet or storm-damaged roofs are unstable underfoot, and a botched repair can sometimes cause more water ingress than the original gap, particularly if surrounding tiles are disturbed in the process or if the tile isn't correctly hooked back onto the batten beneath it. A DIY attempt can also void any warranty on the surrounding roofing work, which is a further reason to leave it to a qualified professional.
If rain is forecast before a repair can be carried out, ask your roofer about temporary weatherproofing. A tarpaulin secured over the affected section, or a temporary patch depending on the type of damage, can hold the situation while a proper repair is scheduled, and it's a sensible option for any property in Arnos Vale where the gap is significant or more bad weather is on the way in the following days.
When the repair does go ahead, a competent roofer will check more than just the missing tiles. Neighbouring tiles disturbed by the same gust, the battens and felt underneath, and nearby flashing or ridge tiles should all be looked at, since wind damage often extends slightly beyond what's visible as missing from the ground, and catching this at the same visit avoids a second call-out a few weeks later. Tiles of the same type, colour, and profile are used wherever possible, so the finished repair blends in with the rest of the roof rather than standing out as an obvious patch.
If high winds have left tiles missing from your roof, it's worth getting it looked at sooner rather than later. Brunel Roofing Bristol offers a 24-hour emergency call-out for urgent cases and free, no-obligation quotes for repair work, with a 15-year guarantee on completed repairs.
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