Replace roof section or whole side?...

[RuthC]

Hi, I'm hoping that someone can advise please. We recently got 2 opposing views / quotes about some work we need to do on our roof. We have some slipped / cracked slates that have caused some water damage. Two contractors came to quote, 1st says strip back the first 6-7 rows of tiles (where damaged tiles are), re-felt that section and re tile replacing any damaged with new. Quote £400. 2nd says whole section should come off, new felt on whole section, replace old tiles with brand new tiles. quote £1350.
I have no idea what is required and can't get a 3rd quote to make the decision. Could anyone advise please? Many thanks in advance.

 

[ree]

Why not post some pics of the roof, and area in question?

 

[terrypin]

Tiles or slates?
Slates usually slip because the nails have corroded, if this is the case then the repair is false economy.

I cannot understand why the contractor would suggest a partial strip if it's only a few slates.

 

[RuthC]

Sorry, yes, it's slates. I'm assuming that some damage has been done under the slates as there has been water coming through for some time - maybe that's why they are both saying the felt requires replacing?