1. Send the details
Call, use the form or WhatsApp us a few photos. Include the postcode and let us know if it is actively leaking.
Dry ridge installation and repairs
Dry Ridge Systems Plymouth
Shield Roofing installs and repairs dry ridge systems across Plymouth, helping secure ridge tiles without relying on exposed mortar alone.
Loose ridge tiles or failing mortar?
Shield Roofing installs and repairs dry ridge systems across Plymouth, helping secure ridge tiles without relying on exposed mortar alone.
Send us a few photos and your postcode, or give us a call. We will tell you what we think needs doing and arrange a visit where one is needed.
- Dry ridge installation
- Ridge tile repairs
- Failed mortar removal
- Ventilated ridge systems where suitable
- Hip and ridge checks
- Replacement of damaged ridge tiles
Signs you may need this service
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ridge tiles moving or loose
- Mortar falling into gutters
- Repeated ridge repointing needed
- You want a lower-maintenance ridge option
Not sure what it needs? Send a couple of ground-level photos and your postcode and we will take a look.
How it works
Send us the details, we will check what is needed and price the work before anything starts.
2. We check the roof
We check the affected area and, where we can, trace where the water or damage is coming from.
3. We price the work
We set out the work and price. If you are happy with it, we book the job in.
Recent dry ridge repair — step by step
A real Shield Roofing job showing the ridge before work, preparation, the dry ridge roll and the mechanically fixed finished ridge.
Before
Existing ridge condition
The original ridge line before the tiles were lifted and the fixing system renewed.
Preparation
Ridge stripped and prepared
Ridge tiles removed so the ridge line could be prepared for the new mechanically fixed system.
Installation
Dry ridge roll installed
The weatherproof ridge roll fitted along the ridge before the tiles were secured back into position.
Completed
Ridge tiles secured
Existing ridge tiles refitted and mechanically secured as part of the completed dry ridge system.
Related services
Looking for something else? These are some of the other jobs we regularly carry out.
Roof Repairs
Leaks, slipped tiles, broken slates, ridges, valleys and storm damage.
View service →Emergency Roofing
Urgent help for active leaks, storm damage and water getting in.
View service →Re-Roofing
Full and partial roof replacements with membrane, battens, tiles or slates.
View service →Flat Roofing
Torch-on felt flat roofs for garages, porches, dormers and extensions.
View service →Fascias, Soffits & Guttering
Roofline replacement and repairs to protect edges and rainwater runs.
View service →Gutter Cleaning
Blocked gutter clearing, downpipe checks and roofline inspections.
View service →Gutter Repairs
Leaking joins, unions, brackets, downpipes and replacement guttering.
View service →Roof Cleaning
Moss removal and roof cleaning advice for pitched roofs and gutters.
View service →Dry Ridge Systems
Modern dry ridge installation and ridge tile repairs.
View service →Dry Ridge Systems Plymouth FAQs
A few things customers usually ask us.
How quickly can you look at it?
If water is coming in, call us. For everything else, a postcode and a few photos are usually the quickest way to start.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos can be enough to give us an idea of the job, but some roofs need a visit before we can price them properly.
Will you explain exactly what is included?
Yes. The quotation sets out the work being priced and any guarantee that applies.
Get a quote for Dry Ridge Systems Plymouth
Send the postcode and a few photos, or give us a call. We can usually get a good idea of the job before arranging a visit.
- Free no-obligation quotes
- Local Plymouth roofing company
- Photos accepted for faster advice
- Price agreed before work starts
Get a free roofing quote
Tell us what is happening with the roof and add a few photos if you can. If water is coming in now, call us first.
What affects the quote?
The price depends on the size of the job, access, roof height, materials and whether scaffolding or a tower is needed. We include the agreed work in the quotation so you know what you are paying for.
- Access and roof height
- Number of damaged tiles, slates, ridges, gutters or roofline sections
- Whether timber, membrane, battens or leadwork are affected
- Waste removal and making the area safe and tidy
- Whether the issue is urgent or can be planned in
Get the quote right first time
Send a few ground-level photos and the postcode. If it is leaking, tell us where the water is showing inside as well.
Send photos for adviceWant a price for the work?
Call us or send a few roof photos on WhatsApp.