Dryridge Roofing & Building provides ridge & hip tile repointing across Dover, Deal, Folkestone, Canterbury and the rest of East Kent. Ridge and hip tiles sit on the most exposed part of your roof. Every job starts with a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Ridge and hip tiles sit on the most exposed part of your roof. When the mortar beneath them cracks and washes out, they work loose, let water in, and can blow off in high winds. That is dangerous, and it is a common problem on homes near the coast.
We rebed and repoint ridge tiles in fresh mortar, or remove the mortar altogether and fit a mechanically fixed dry ridge system. Each tile is screwed down and sealed, with ventilation built in.
Signs you need ridge & hip tile repointing
- Cracked or missing mortar along the ridge or hips
- Ridge tiles that rock, sit unevenly or have moved
- Pieces of mortar in the gutters or on the ground
- Damp at the top of upstairs walls or in the loft near the apex
- A ridge tile missing after a windy night
Your ridge & hip tile repointing options
Repointing
Old loose pointing raked out and new mortar applied, where the bedding is still sound.
Rebedding
Tiles lifted, old mortar removed, and tiles rebedded and pointed in fresh mortar.
Dry ridge system
Mortar-free, mechanically fixed and ventilated. Meets BS 5534 and needs very little maintenance.
How we work
Inspect
We check every ridge and hip tile and the bedding beneath.
Advise
Repoint, rebed or dry fix. We recommend whatever suits your roof and budget best.
Lift & clean
Loose tiles carefully lifted and cleaned of old mortar for reuse.
Fix & seal
Tiles rebedded or mechanically fixed, with the ridge left neat, straight and watertight.
Why it is worth doing properly
- Stops one of the most common causes of roof leaks
- Prevents dangerous falling tiles in high winds
- Dry ridge needs virtually no maintenance
- Built-in ventilation helps reduce loft condensation
Ridge & Hip Tile Repointing: frequently asked questions
What is a dry ridge system?
A dry ridge system fixes ridge tiles with screws, clips and a weatherproof roll instead of mortar. Nothing can crack or wash out, and it ventilates the roof space. Since BS 5534 was updated, all ridge tiles must be mechanically fixed, even when bedded in mortar.
Is dry ridge better than mortar?
For most modern tiled roofs, yes. It is more secure, needs less maintenance and is not affected by frost or movement. Some period or conservation properties suit traditional mortar better, and we will tell you honestly.
How long does ridge repointing last?
Good-quality repointing can last many years, but mortar does eventually weather, especially in exposed coastal spots. Dry ridge systems are designed to last much longer with very little maintenance.
Can you reuse my existing ridge tiles?
Usually, yes. We lift them carefully and clean them up. If any are cracked we source matching replacements.
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Ridge & Hip Tile Repointing near you
We provide ridge & hip tile repointing throughout East Kent, including: