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Cracked, slipped and missing slates or tiles replaced and secured, matched to your roof.

Roofer in Harrogate · Elite Roofing & Building
Whether it’s a slipped slate on a Victorian villa near the Stray or a leaking flat roof on a Jennyfields extension, our time-served roofers fix it properly. Free surveys, fixed written quotes and fully insured, guaranteed work across Harrogate and the surrounding villages.
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Harrogate roofing specialists
Elite Roofing & Building is a team of experienced roofers, builders and damp specialists covering Harrogate and the HG1, HG2 and HG3 postcodes. We handle everything from a single cracked slate or a blocked valley to complete re-roofs, flat roofs, chimney work and new guttering – and we explain exactly what we’ve found before any work starts.
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Roofing is our core trade, but we also take care of the jobs that usually go with it – roofline, damp, pointing, render and building work – so one team can sort the whole problem.
01Roof RepairsLeaks traced and fixed, slipped slates and tiles replaced, ridges, valleys and leadwork renewed.View service
02New RoofsFull re-roofs in natural slate and tile, with new membrane, battens, dry ridge and leadwork.View service
03Flat RoofingGRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber flat roofs for extensions, garages, dormers and commercial units.View service
04Chimney RepairsRepointing, flaunching, lead flashings, pots and cowls for brick and stone chimney stacks.View service
05Gutters, Fascias & SoffitsUPVC fascias, soffits, guttering and downpipes fitted, replaced and repaired.View service
06Damp Proofing & PlasteringRising damp, penetrating damp and condensation treated properly, then walls re-plastered.View service
07Rendering & RepointingStone and brick repointing, render, K-Rend and pebble dash for walls and chimneys.View service
08Building & PatiosIndian sandstone and porcelain patios, garden and retaining walls, raised beds and fencing.View service

Know when to call
Most roof problems start small. Catch them early and they’re usually quick and affordable to put right. Get in touch if you spot any of these:
Gaps in the roof, or slates and tiles lying on the path after a windy night.
Stains on bedroom ceilings or around the chimney breast after rain.
Ridge tiles that look loose, or crumbling mortar along the top of the roof.
Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching or lead flashing pulling away.
Water running down the walls, dripping joints or gutters full of moss.
Puddles, blisters or splits on a garage, dormer or extension roof.
Not sure what you’re looking at?
01 · Roof Repairs
Harrogate’s exposed position means wind, frost and driving rain find every weak spot. We track down where water is really getting in and repair it properly – slates, tiles, ridges, valleys and lead – so it stays fixed.
A good repair starts with finding the cause. Leaks rarely appear directly under the fault, so we check the roof and, where possible, the loft before recommending anything. You’ll get photos of what we’ve found and a fixed price.
We repair natural slate roofs on the town’s period properties as well as concrete and clay tiles on newer homes, matching the existing materials so the repair blends in.
Roof Repairs We Carry Out
01Cracked, slipped and missing slates or tiles replaced and secured, matched to your roof.
02Loose ridges re-bedded in fresh mortar, or upgraded to a mechanically fixed dry ridge.
03Finding the real entry point – often a valley, flashing or abutment – and repairing it.
04Worn valleys and split or lifted lead renewed around chimneys, walls and dormers.
05Roofs made safe after high winds, followed by permanent repairs – with photos for insurers.
06Leaking gutter joints, loose brackets and damaged fascias sorted while we’re up there.

02 · New Roofs
When a roof has reached the end of its life, patching it every winter costs more in the long run. We strip and re-roof Harrogate homes in natural slate or modern tiles, with every layer underneath done properly.
Many Harrogate roofs are now well over a century old. Nails corrode, battens rot and the original felt – where there is any – breaks down, so slates start slipping all over the roof rather than in one spot.
We manage the whole job: scaffolding, stripping, checking and repairing timbers, breathable membrane, new treated battens, then your new slates or tiles with ridges, verges, valleys and leadwork finished neatly.
Re-Roofing Options
01The traditional choice for Harrogate’s stone villas and terraces – long-lasting and low maintenance.
02Hard-wearing and cost-effective, in profiles and colours to suit newer homes.
03Old covering removed, timbers checked, then membrane, battens and the new roof installed.
04Mechanically fixed systems that stay put in high winds without relying on mortar.
05Lead flashings, valleys and dormer cheeks detailed to keep water out at every junction.
06Roof windows fitted during the re-roof, and roofs prepared for future solar panels.
03 · Flat Roofing
Old felt flat roofs split, blister and leak. We replace them with seamless GRP fibreglass or single-sheet EPDM rubber – long-lasting, low-maintenance systems for extensions, garages, dormers and commercial buildings.
From kitchen extensions in Pannal to garages in Bilton and dormers on terraced streets, flat roofs are everywhere in Harrogate – and they’re often the first part of a home to leak.
We strip the old covering, replace rotten decking, add insulation if you want it, and finish with new trims and outlets so water drains away properly. Where the roof is still sound, we’ll repair it instead.
Flat Roof Systems & Repairs
01A seamless, joint-free finish that’s tough, smart and ideal for garages, extensions and balconies.
02A flexible single sheet that copes with movement and temperature change – great for larger roofs.
03Leaking garage roofs stripped back, decking replaced where needed and a new roof fitted.
04Extension and dormer roofs, including properly detailed roof lantern upstands.
05Splits, blisters and failed upstands repaired where the rest of the roof is sound.
06Flat roofs for shops, offices and units, planned around your business.

04 · Chimney Repairs
Harrogate’s period homes often have tall, exposed chimney stacks that take a battering from the weather. We repoint, re-flaunch and re-flash brick and stone chimneys to stop leaks and keep them sound.
When mortar erodes, flaunching cracks or lead flashings lift, rain runs straight down the stack – often showing up as damp on a chimney breast or bedroom ceiling.
We inspect the stack, explain what’s causing the problem and carry out the repair, using lime-based mortars on older stone chimneys where they suit the building.
Chimney Work We Do
01Eroded joints raked out and repointed to restore strength and keep rain out.
02Split or lifted flashings replaced where the stack meets the roof.
03Cracked flaunching renewed and loose or broken pots refixed or replaced.
04Caps and cowls fitted to unused flues to keep out rain, birds and debris.
05 · Gutters, Fascias & Soffits
Leaking gutters soak walls and spoil stonework. We replace rotten timber fascias and soffits with low-maintenance UPVC and fit guttering and downpipes that carry rainwater away properly.
Overflowing or dripping gutters are one of the most common causes of damp walls and stained stone we see in Harrogate – and one of the easiest to fix.
We can repair a single leaking joint, renew a run of guttering or replace the whole roofline in one visit, with a choice of colours to suit your home.
Roofline Services
01Gutters and downpipes sized and fitted with the right fall to drain efficiently.
02Leaking joints, loose brackets and sagging runs put right before they cause damp.
03Rotting timber boards replaced with durable UPVC that supports the gutters.
04Neat soffits to close off the eaves, with ventilation where the roof needs it.

06 · Damp Proofing & Plastering
Damp walls, peeling paint and musty rooms are common in Harrogate’s older stone homes. We find out whether it’s rising damp, water getting in from outside or condensation, fix the cause and re-plaster the walls.
Treating the wrong type of damp wastes money. In solid stone walls the cause is often outside – failed pointing, a leaking gutter or a roof defect – rather than rising damp from the ground.
As roofers and builders we can put those outside defects right ourselves, then remove salt-damaged plaster and re-plaster or re-skim so the walls are ready to decorate.
Damp & Plastering Services
01Treatments that stop moisture rising from the ground, plus replacement of damaged plaster.
02Water ingress traced to brickwork, pointing, render, roofs or gutters and fixed at source.
03Practical ventilation improvements to cut condensation and mould in problem rooms.
04Waterproofing for cellars and walls holding back ground on the outside.
05Blown and salt-damaged plaster removed and walls re-plastered.
06Tired walls and ceilings re-skimmed to a smooth finish ready for paint.
07 · Rendering & Repointing
Harrogate stone looks superb when it’s cared for. We repoint stone and brick with the right mortar, and apply render, K-Rend and pebble dash to protect walls and chimney stacks and refresh the look of your home.
Worn pointing and cracked render let rain soak into the wall, and each winter’s frost does more damage. Left too long, damp starts to show inside.
On traditional stone we’ll recommend breathable lime-based mortars where suitable, matched in colour and finish to the original pointing so the wall looks right.
Wall Coatings & Pointing
01Failed joints carefully raked out and repointed on walls and chimney stacks.
02Durable render that protects brickwork and gives a clean, fresh finish.
03Through-coloured render that resists cracking and fading with very little upkeep.
04Tough textured finish for exposed walls, or to match existing pebble dash.

08 · Building & Patios
Our builders also create outdoor spaces that last – Indian sandstone and porcelain patios, garden and retaining walls, raised beds and fencing, all built on proper foundations.
A patio is only as good as what’s underneath it. We excavate, lay a compacted sub-base and set the right falls so paving stays level and water drains away from the house.
Sloping gardens are common around Harrogate – retaining walls, steps and raised beds can turn awkward levels into usable space.
Building & Garden Work
01Natural sandstone paving with a warm, varied finish.
02Contemporary, hard-wearing slabs that are easy to keep clean.
03Boundary and feature walls in brick or stone, built straight and true.
04Walls designed to hold back soil and create level areas on sloping plots.
05Custom raised beds and garden features that add structure.
06Strong fencing for privacy and security with properly set posts.
Recent work
A few recent jobs from across North Yorkshire – new tiled roofs, slate, GRP flat roofs and repairs.





Areas we cover
We work across HG1, HG2 and HG3 – from the town centre and the streets around the Stray out to Nidderdale and the villages towards Leeds and Wetherby, including:
We also cover Ripon, Wetherby, Boroughbridge, Pateley Bridge, Otley, Thirsk, York and the rest of North Yorkshire.
Questions
Can’t see your question here? Give us a ring on 07482 333 160 – we’re happy to talk it through.
Yes. We’ll visit, inspect the roof and give you a fixed written quote with no obligation. You can also WhatsApp us photos first for an idea of what’s involved.
Roof repairs, re-roofs in natural slate and tile, GRP and EPDM flat roofs, chimney repairs, leadwork and gutters, fascias and soffits – plus damp proofing, plastering, rendering, repointing and building work.
Yes. Much of Harrogate is Victorian and Edwardian stone with natural slate roofs. We match slates, use appropriate mortars and renew leadwork carefully, and we’ll advise if anything needs checking with North Yorkshire Council in a conservation area.
If a repair will do the job, that’s what we’ll quote for. We only recommend a re-roof when the roof has genuinely reached the end of its life, and we’ll show you why.
Yes – all our work is fully insured and our workmanship is guaranteed. We’ll explain what the guarantee covers when we quote.
All of Harrogate and HG1–HG3, including the Duchy, Bilton, Jennyfields, Starbeck, Harlow Hill, Pannal and Killinghall, plus Knaresborough, Nidderdale and the surrounding villages.
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and commercial premises on both pitched and flat roofs.
We’ll arrange a survey as quickly as we can. If water is coming in, tell us when you call and we’ll do our best to make the roof safe and watertight quickly.
It depends on the fault and the access needed – a few slates is very different to a valley or a whole ridge. After a free inspection we give you a fixed written price.
Usually, yes. We source new or reclaimed natural slate to match as closely as possible, which matters on Harrogate’s Victorian and Edwardian homes.
It depends on the size and shape of the roof, slate or tile, scaffolding, chimneys and any timber repairs. We’ll give you an itemised written quote after a free survey.
Like-for-like replacement often doesn’t, but listed buildings and some conservation areas in Harrogate have restrictions. We’ll advise you if you should check with North Yorkshire Council first.
GRP gives a rigid, seamless finish that suits visible roofs and light foot traffic. EPDM is a flexible single sheet that suits larger, simpler roofs. We’ll recommend the right one for yours.
Most garage and extension roofs take a day or two, depending on size, weather and whether the decking needs replacing.
Usually rain is getting in through failed flashings, eroded pointing, cracked flaunching or an open flue. We’ll inspect the stack to find the cause.
Yes – brick and stone. On older stone stacks we’ll recommend lime-based mortar where it suits the building.
If the fascias are rotten the gutters have to come off anyway, so doing both at once usually saves money overall.
Yes. Single leaks, loose brackets and damaged sections can be repaired without replacing the whole run.
Not necessarily. In older stone properties penetrating damp and condensation are very common, so we check gutters, pointing and the roof before recommending anything.
Yes – we remove salt-damaged plaster and re-plaster or skim so the walls are ready to decorate.
Soft, older stone usually needs a breathable lime-based mortar rather than hard cement, which can trap moisture and damage the stone. We’ll recommend the right mix for your wall.
A modern through-coloured render. The colour runs right through, so it doesn’t need painting and resists cracking and fading.
Sandstone has a natural, varied look; porcelain is more uniform, very hard-wearing and easier to clean. We’ll bring samples to help you choose.
Yes. Retaining walls and steps can create level, usable areas, built with the right foundations and drainage.