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Emergency Roof Repair in Bicester, Thame & Oxford

Water coming through the ceiling, tiles on the driveway after a storm, a leak that’s getting worse by the hour. When your roof can’t wait, you need a roofer who picks up the phone.


Our emergency line is answered by the M&C team, not a call centre. During working hours we aim to be with you the same day, make the roof safe, and talk you through the proper fix. Out of hours, we aim to be with you first thing the next morning.

When You Need Emergency Roof Repair

Some roof problems can wait for a normal booking. These can’t. If any of the below sounds familiar, call us today.

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Active leaks

Water coming through a ceiling, dripping from a light fitting or running down a wall. The longer water sits in your loft, the more it damages timber and insulation.

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Missing or slipped tiles

A gap in the roof leaves your home open to the next downpour. Worth sorting the same day if rain is forecast.

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Storm damage

Missing tiles, a blown ridge cap, displaced lead flashing or damage from fallen branches. We deal with storm-damaged roofs across Bicester, Thame and Oxford every winter.

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Chimney and lead damage

Loose flashing, crumbling pointing or a damaged stack. Chimneys are where most leaks start.

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Sagging or movement

A new dip in the roof line, or daylight visible from the loft. Could be timber failure, so get it looked at straight away.

Fallen trees and debris

Impact damage from a branch or tree. We make the roof watertight first, then talk you through the repair.

Not sure if it’s an emergency? Send us a photo or give us a call. We’ll tell you honestly whether it needs attention today or can wait.

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How We Handle Emergency Repairs

An emergency repair has two jobs: stop the damage now, then fix the cause properly.

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You call, we answer.

Ring the emergency line and speak to the M&C team. Tell us what’s happening and send a photo if you can. During working hours we aim to be with you the same day.

We make it safe.

We get on the roof, find the actual cause and stop the water getting in. Where the proper repair can’t be done straight away, for example in bad weather, that means a temporary repair to make the roof watertight.

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Then we fix it properly.

Once the emergency is under control, you get a written quote for the permanent repair. We match the old roof, and we never start extra work without your sign-off. Permanent repairs come with our 10-year workmanship guarantee.

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The written quote tells you exactly what we’re going to do, what materials we’re using and what it will cost. If we find something we didn’t expect once we’re up there, we stop, tell you and update the quote.

What Emergency Roof Repair Costs in Oxfordshire

Honest answer: it depends on what’s happened. Most emergency work falls into one of three rough bands.

Small repairs

£150 to £450

A few slipped or missing tiles, a single leak source, a damaged section of flashing. Typically one visit, done same day or next day.

Medium repairs

£450 to £1,500

Multiple repair points, larger sections of damaged underlay, chimney flashing replacement, more involved storm damage work. Usually one day on site.

Larger repair jobs

£1,500 to £4,000+

Significant damage, multiple chimneys, leadwork across valleys, partial re-tiling of a roof section. Two to four days on site depending on complexity.

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We don't charge a call-out fee for an inspection for homeowners who require a repair or replacement. The visit and the written quote are free whether you use us or not. If your insurance covers the work, we provide an itemised quote and report suitable for the insurer.

Roofs We Make Safe and Repair

We handle emergency repairs on every type of roof common across Oxfordshire homes.

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Tile roofs

concrete tile, clay tile, interlocking tile. Most common across newer Bicester estates and post-war housing.

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Slate roofs

natural and synthetic. Common on older properties across the area, particularly in conservation zones.

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Felt roofs

traditional and modern torch-on. Mostly on flat sections, garages, extensions.

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EPDM rubber and GRP

modern flat roof systems. Repairs to seams, upstands, and surface damage.

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Lead flashing

chimneys, valleys, parapet walls. Done properly with code 4 or 5 lead, not patched with mastic.

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Cement work

ridge tiles, hip tiles, verges. Re-bedding and repointing where needed.

If you're not sure what type of roof you have, the inspection sorts it. We tell you what's up there, what's wrong, and what the right repair looks like.

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Common Questions

  • How quickly can you come out for a leak?

    Same day during working hours for emergencies. After hours, we aim to be with you first thing the next morning. Use 07532 712048 for emergencies. There's no call-out fee.

  • What counts as an emergency roof repair?

    Active leaks, storm damage that leaves the roof open, a damaged chimney or a sagging roof line. If you’re not sure, call or send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.

  • Can you do temporary repairs first?

    Yes. If you've got water coming in and need it stopped before we can do the full repair, we can put a temporary cover in place same day to keep the rain out. We'll book the full repair for a dry day when proper work is possible.

  • How do I know it's actually a repair and not a re-roof?

    We tell you. About a third of our repair enquiries turn out to need more than they expected, and a similar number turn out to need less. Either way, you get an honest answer, in writing, before any work starts.

  • Is a small leak really that urgent?

    A small leak can sit there for months without obviously getting worse, then suddenly cause significant damage in a single bad storm. Water rots timber slowly, then everything happens at once. The cost difference between fixing a small leak now and fixing the consequences later is usually four-figure.

  • Will my insurance cover it?

    That depends on your policy and the cause of the damage. Storm damage is often covered, while wear and tear usually isn’t. We provide an itemised quote and a report suitable for your insurer, with photos of what we find.

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Areas We Cover

We do emergency roof repair work across Bicester, Thame, Oxford, and the surrounding villages. Most jobs are within thirty minutes of our Arncott base.


If you're in Bicester, Thame or Oxford specifically, you can read more about our roofing work in your area:

Roof Leaking Right Now? Call the Emergency Line

Most roof problems are smaller than they look. Some are bigger. Either way, the right next step is getting eyes on it.

Or call us:

· 01869 931016 (Bicester)

· 01865 679011 (Oxford)

· 01844 614317 (Thame)

Emergency line: 07532 712048

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