Roofers in Halesowen
We replace pitched roofs, re-cover flat roofs and track down leaks on homes across Halesowen.
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Birmingham Roof Pros works on Halesowen roofs of every kind. Most of what we do here is roof replacement, with flat roofing and roof repairs close behind. We also fit roof windows, re-point chimneys and fit dry ridge and dry verge systems, which hold the ridge and edge tiles on with clips and caps in place of mortar. In Halesowen we plan each job around Dudley Council's rules.
The Leasowes and Dudley's Article 4 roof rule
Dudley Council lists The Leasowes, Halesowen among its conservation areas. It says planning permission is needed for extensions and alterations in any of them. In The Leasowes, Mushroom Green and Love Lane the council applies these controls more strictly, because an Article 4 direction is in place there. That means even minor alterations need planning consent.
The council's Article 4 page spells out what that means for a roof. Planning permission is needed to make any alteration to the roof, and it says this includes the slates or tiles and putting in a dormer window or roof light. So in The Leasowes area, we treat a change of tile or a new roof window as a planning job.
Repairs are still allowed
Dudley Council says an Article 4 direction is not there to stop you altering or repairing your home. It says the rule lets the council advise you on the best methods, design and building materials. When a Leasowes house needs a few tiles replaced, we match the old ones so the roof looks the same.
It does enforce the rule. The council says that if you make changes without permission, it can make you put the house back the way it was. If you ignore an enforcement notice, it says the fine can be up to £20,000.
Scaffolding on a Halesowen street
Dudley Council says any structure on or over a public highway needs a licence from the council before it goes up. It aims to issue the licence within 5 working days of a site meeting. Its conditions say the scaffold must be lit, with a walkway for people on foot at least 1.2 metres wide. The poles must be painted white up to at least 1.8 metres, and the scaffold should stay up only as long as the work needs. We sort the licence and the site meeting before the start date.
Questions about roofers in Halesowen
Can I put a roof window in my house near the Leasowes?
You'll need to ask Dudley Council first if your house is in The Leasowes conservation area. Its Article 4 page says putting in a roof light needs planning permission there. Once you have it, we can fit the roof window.
Can you replace a few broken tiles on a Leasowes house without planning permission?
We can, as long as the repair matches what is there. We use tiles that match the old ones in size, colour and shape, and if a change of tile type comes up, we'll stop and tell you to ask the council.
How long before a scaffold can go up on my street?
Dudley Council says it aims to issue a scaffold licence within 5 working days of the site meeting. We book that meeting early, so the licence is in hand for your start date.
Do you also cover Dudley and Stourbridge?
Yes, we work across the borough, including Dudley and Stourbridge, plus West Bromwich next door.
Get a Halesowen roofing quote
Use the quote form to send us your Halesowen postcode and a line about the roof, such as a leak by the chimney or a flat roof that holds water. If you live near the Leasowes, mention it. We'll come out, look at the roof and send a written quote. For our other roofing work, see the Birmingham Roof Pros home page.
Ready to talk about your roofing job?
Send the quote form with your postcode and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.