Derbyshire
Roofers in Ilkeston
Ilkeston sits in the Erewash valley between Derby and Nottingham — a former mining and lace town with the housing to match. Rows of Victorian terraces near the centre, inter-war and post-war semis out through Cotmanhay and Kirk Hallam, and newer estates on the edges, much of it on hilly ground.
The usual jobs here are ageing tile roofs that have started slipping or letting damp in, plus flat-roof and guttering work. We re-roof with a breathable membrane and dry-fix ridge and verge for a low-maintenance finish, and repair what's still sound — with an honest, written quote inside 48 hours.
Roofing in Ilkeston — what we see
- Mining-era terraces near the centre are typically clay or slate, with slipped tiles and tired ridges the common complaint.
- Inter-war and post-war semis in Cotmanhay and Kirk Hallam are now reaching re-roof age on their original tiles.
- Covers DE7 — Ilkeston, Cotmanhay, Kirk Hallam and Shipley.
Roofing services we cover in Ilkeston
Every service below is done by our own crews — not subbed out to local agencies.
Roofing & re-roofs
Full re-roofs, slate, tile and repairs. Backed by a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Flat & rubber roofs
Firestone EPDM rubber roofs on garages, extensions, dormers — 20-year manufacturer guarantee.
Fascias, soffits & guttering
UPVC replacements in white, anthracite, oak or rosewood. FreeFoam approved installer.
Conservatory roof replacement — a room you can use all year round
Swap a cold, noisy polycarbonate or glass roof for a fully insulated tiled one — warm in winter, cooler in summer, quiet when it rains. Fitted straight onto your existing frame, with a vaulted plastered ceiling included as standard.
Roof lanterns & skylights
Bring light into kitchen extensions and lofts. Aluminium-framed lanterns, Velux skylights.
Windows & doors
UPVC and composite windows + doors fitted by the same team that does the roof. No juggling trades, one company on site, one warranty.
Why Ilkeston chooses WeatherTech
- Family-run, trading 19 years
- NFRC Competent Person Scheme registered + Buy with Confidence approved
- 10-year written guarantee — insurance-backed on full roofs
- Deposit to secure your date (IWA-protected on re-roofs), balance on completion
- Free quote in writing within 48 hours
- Free drone roof survey with every quote
- Our own crews, not subcontractors
- £5m public liability insurance
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Questions we get from Ilkeston customers
How much does a roof cost?
How quickly can you start?
Are you insured? What about guarantees?
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Ready to talk about your job in Ilkeston?
Free quote in writing within 48 hours of a visit.
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