Is this valley tile work acceptable on an older tiled roof?

Joined
24 May 2026
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Country
United Kingdom
Hi everyone,
I would appreciate some opinions on recent roof work carried out on my 1930s tiled roof.
The main work involved EPDM rubber installation to a valley area that had been leaking. The roofer installed new lining/membrane work to the valley and lifted/relaid tiles around the area.
My concern is mainly about the tile work around the repaired valley. During the work, several tiles appear to have been broken and replaced with newer tiles, and some of the tiles near the valley do not seem to sit or align as neatly as before.
I have attached:
  • two photos of the repaired valley area,
    Valley EPDM Rubber Installation Work 0.JPG
    Valley EPDM Rubber Installation Work 2.PNG
  • an old photo of the roof from when I bought the house 15 years ago,
    House Old photos.jpeg
  • and a photo of the other untouched valley on the roof for comparison.
    Other Untouched Vally.PNG
I understand that some tile breakage can happen on older roofs during valley work, especially with older reclaimed tiles, so I am trying to understand whether:
  • the tile positioning/alignment is mainly cosmetic,
  • or whether there are any signs of poor installation that could create future problems.
At the moment I have not noticed any obvious leaks, although it has not rained heavily since the work was completed. However, I am concerned about some uneven tile positioning near the valley cuts.
My second question is about lead work around a rear chimney that was also replaced. I have attached three additional photos.
Chemney Lead Work 1.JPG
Chemney Lead Work 2.JPG
Chemney Lead Work 3.JPG
Some of the tiles around the chimney are not perfectly aligned after the work, and I would appreciate opinions on whether the lead flashing/detailing itself appears to have been installed correctly and to a good standard.
I am simply trying to understand whether the work is technically acceptable and whether I should leave it alone or be more concerned.
Thank you.
 

Attachments

  • Valley EPDM Rubber Installation Work 1.PNG
    Valley EPDM Rubber Installation Work 1.PNG
    1.6 MB · Views: 12
  • Valley EPDM Rubber Installation Work 3.PNG
    Valley EPDM Rubber Installation Work 3.PNG
    1.5 MB · Views: 12
  • Valley EPDM Rubber Installation Work 0.JPG
    Valley EPDM Rubber Installation Work 0.JPG
    295.5 KB · Views: 6
Last edited:

If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.

Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.


Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local

 
Back
Top