By Chris, owner of Everlast Roofing North West (20+ years on Merseyside roofs) · About Everlast Roofing · Last updated 2026-09-12
Summary
Everlast Roofing runs a 24 hour roof repair service in Liverpool, Sefton and the Wirral. Ring us at any hour and you speak to a roofer who will tell you straight whether it is an emergency, help you keep the water contained and get your roof watertight, the same day for an active leak. There is no call-out charge for a genuine active leak, temporary cover usually costs £150 to £350, and the permanent repair follows on the next dry day with photos and a written itemised quote.
From Chris, the owner
When you ring us, send three photos before you hang up: the wet patch inside, the whole roof slope from the street or the back yard, and a close-up of anything you can see from the ground. From those I can usually tell how urgent it is, and I arrive with the right slates, lead or tarpaulin on the van instead of making a second trip.
A leaking roof never waits for office hours. That is why our emergency roof repairs in Liverpool run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whether water is coming through a bedroom ceiling in Walton, a storm has lifted slates in Crosby or a flat roof has split over a kitchen in Bootle.
Every call is answered by the Everlast team, not a call centre. We listen, look at your photos, tell you exactly what to do in the next hour and get a roofer to you as quickly as it is safe to work. If you have a roofing problem at any time of day or night, call Chris on 07933 828 045.
Our 24 Hour Emergency Roof Repair Service In Liverpool
Our emergency line is open around the clock, every day of the year, including weekends and bank holidays. When you call, this is how we help.
What happens when you call Everlast
- Step 1: We answer. A roofer picks up at any hour and asks what you can see and where the water is coming in.
- Step 2: We help you limit the damage. We talk you through containing the water and keeping electrics safe while we get to you.
- Step 3: We come out. For an active leak we aim to be with you the same day across Liverpool, Sefton and the Wirral.
- Step 4: We make it watertight. Slipped slates refitted, lead sealed or a tarpaulin battened down so no more water gets in.
- Step 5: We fix it properly. Photos of the fault, a written itemised quote and the permanent repair on the next dry day.
While you wait for us, put a bucket under the drip, move belongings out of the way and keep water away from sockets and light fittings. Our guide to what to do when your roof is leaking inside tonight goes through each room step by step.
Roof giving you grief?
Get Chris on the phone, no obligation
Free survey. Written itemised quote. Fair deposit, balance on completion. Chris picks up the phone himself and comes out himself, ladder and camera in hand, to show you what is actually wrong with the roof. If it is a repair, he will tell you. If it is a re-roof, he will show you why in the photos.
Or call Chris directly: 07933 828 045
When To Call Our Emergency Roofers In Liverpool
Not every roofing problem needs a 24 hour call-out, and we will always tell you honestly if yours can wait for a normal appointment. This is how we decide what counts as a roofing emergency.
| What you can see | Emergency? | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Water dripping through a ceiling | Yes | Same-day visit to make the roof watertight |
| Ceiling bulging or sagging with water | Yes, urgent | Advice to keep the room clear and a priority visit |
| Slates or ridge tiles loose above a path | Yes | Priority visit to remove the danger and secure the roof |
| Storm has lifted part of the roof covering | Yes | Temporary cover fitted, full repair booked |
| One or two slates missing, ceiling dry | No | Repair booked within a week or two |
| Gutter knocked loose, no leak | No | Normal appointment |
| Damp patch that only shows in heavy rain | Usually no | Free roof survey to find the cause |
If you are not sure which of these applies to you, call us anyway. A two-minute conversation and a couple of photos is usually enough for us to tell you whether we need to come out tonight, first thing tomorrow or later in the week.
Emergency Roofer Response Times Across Liverpool And Merseyside
We cover Liverpool, Sefton and the Wirral from our Liverpool base, so a roofer is never far away. How quickly we are on your roof depends on the time of your call and the weather.
| When you call us | How we respond |
|---|---|
| Morning | Same-day visit, roof inspected and made watertight in daylight |
| Afternoon | Same-day visit where daylight allows, temporary cover fitted and permanent repair booked |
| Evening or overnight | Advice on the phone straight away and a roofer on site at first light |
| Danger to people at any hour | Priority response to make the area safe |
| During a named storm | Out as soon as the wind drops, with dangerous and leaking roofs first |
For overnight calls we go up at first light because working on wet slate in the dark and wind puts both our roofers and your roof at risk. A careful repair in daylight lasts. A rushed one at 2am often has to be done again.
If anything loose could fall onto a pavement or doorway, keep everyone clear and tell us straight away so we can come to you first.
“Chris sent me details of the job explaining what was happening, he took before and after photos talking through what they were doing, they came when they said they would, got the job done very professional and they even cleaned up after themselves.”
Janette Morton · Homeowner, Crosby (Google review)
How We Carry Out Emergency Roof Leak Repairs In Liverpool
Every emergency roof leak repair we carry out has two stages: watertight on the day, then the proper fix. You always know which stage you are paying for.
Our emergency roof leak repair process
- Finding where the water gets in. Water runs along felt and rafters and can show up several feet from the hole, so we check the roof from outside and from the loft where it is safe.
- Making it watertight. We refit slipped slates over new membrane, seal lifted lead with flashband or batten a tarpaulin over a larger hole.
- Recording the damage. We take photos of the fault and of the temporary repair, which also help with any insurance claim.
- Quoting the permanent repair. You get a written itemised quote before any further work goes ahead.
- Completing the job. New or reclaimed slates, lead dressed properly and ridge tiles bedded in mortar, on the next dry day.
We wait for dry weather for the permanent repair because lead needs a dry surface and ridge mortar washes out if it rains before it sets. Before we arrive, you can keep the damage down by following our advice on emergency roof repair in Liverpool and what to do right now.
Temporary Roof Repairs In Liverpool That Keep Your Home Dry
A temporary roof repair stops more water getting into your home until the permanent fix is done. We choose the right one for the damage.
| Temporary roof repair | When we use it | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|
| Flashband seal | Cracked or lifted lead around a chimney or extension | About a week or two |
| Battened tarpaulin | Larger holes or storm-stripped slates | One to two weeks in normal weather |
| Felt or membrane patch | A split on a flat roof or back extension | A few weeks |
| Slates refitted over new membrane | Slipped slates with torn felt behind | Until the permanent repair, often longer |
On most Liverpool homes a temporary repair should buy about a fortnight. We book the permanent repair before we leave, so a tarpaulin is never left to flap through the winter winds off the Mersey.
Call us back if you notice
- Tarpaulin edges lifting or flapping in the wind
- New damp patches on a ceiling that had dried out
- Flashband peeling back at the corners
- Water marks spreading after a night of rain
Emergency Roof Repair Costs In Liverpool With No Call-Out Charge
We keep emergency pricing simple. There is no call-out charge for a genuine active leak, and the temporary cover and permanent repair are always priced separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
| Emergency roof repair | Typical Everlast price |
|---|---|
| Call-out for an active leak | No charge |
| Temporary cover (tarpaulin or patch) | £150 to £350 |
| Slipped slates replaced | £180 to £350 |
| Flat roof felt repair | £200 to £450 |
| Lead flashing renewed on a chimney | £300 to £700 |
The final price depends on access and on what we find once the roof is opened up. A three-storey Victorian house in Aigburth may need scaffolding, and slipped slates across a whole slope can point to a bigger problem. Whatever we find, you get photos and a written itemised quote before we go ahead, with a fair deposit and the balance on completion.
If a storm caused the damage, keep our invoice for the temporary cover, as insurers often pay for it. Our guide to whether home insurance covers a roof leak explains what is usually included.
Storm Damage Roof Repairs Across Merseyside, Day And Night
The Met Office has named the storms for 2026/27, with Austen, Boelo and Chloe first on the list. When a named storm reaches Merseyside our phones get busy, so we work through calls in a clear order.
How we prioritise storm call-outs
- Danger to people first: loose chimney pots, slates or ridge tiles above paths and doorways
- Active leaks into homes next: water coming through ceilings or down walls
- Vulnerable households: elderly residents and families with young children
- Dry damage after that: missing slates with no water getting in, booked for the following days
Storm damage can show up days later as a slow drip, so check your loft with a torch once the wind drops. Our storm damage repair service across Merseyside covers everything from a few lifted slates to a full roof rebuild.
We take emergency calls from Liverpool, Bootle, Crosby, Walton, Aigburth, Formby and across Sefton and the Wirral. Whatever the hour, if you have a problem with your roof, call Chris on 07933 828 045 and we will help.
Recent Roof Repairs By Our Liverpool Roofers
A few recent jobs from our team, from leaking tiled roofs to rotten flat roof decks and failed lead flashing.
Your 24 Hour Roof Emergency Checklist
- Call us at any hour: 07933 828 045.
- Contain the water: bucket under the drip, belongings moved, electrics kept dry.
- Stay off the roof: never climb up in the dark, the wet or high wind.
- Send us three photos: the leak inside, the whole roof slope and any visible damage.
- Keep people clear of anything loose above paths or doorways.
- Keep our temporary cover invoice if the damage was caused by a storm.
- Expect photos and a written itemised quote before any permanent repair.
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Everlast Roofing North West
Honest advice, fair price, balance on completion
Twenty years on the roofs of Merseyside. Chris quotes the job and Chris runs the job, photos every step of the way. If the roof has another ten years in it, we will tell you. If it does not, we will show you why in the pictures and give you a written itemised quote with scaffolding, skip, materials and VAT broken out, the lot. Deposit on booking covers materials, balance on completion.
Or call Chris on 07933 828 045 · office 0151 374 1078
Emergency Roof Repair Liverpool FAQs
Is A Leaking Roof An Emergency?
Yes, if water is coming into your home now, a ceiling is bulging, or anything loose could fall onto a path or doorway. Call us at any hour for these. A couple of missing slates with a dry ceiling, or a loose gutter, can usually wait for a normal appointment within a week or two, and we will tell you honestly if that is the case.
How Much Does An Emergency Roof Repair Cost In Liverpool?
We do not charge a call-out fee for a genuine active leak. Temporary cover usually costs £150 to £350, slipped slates £180 to £350, a flat roof felt repair £200 to £450 and new lead flashing on a chimney £300 to £700. You always get photos and a written itemised quote before any permanent work.
What Should I Do When My Roof Is Leaking?
Put a bucket under the drip, move belongings and electrical items away, and switch off the lighting circuit if water is near a light fitting. Do not go onto the roof or into a wet loft in the dark. Take photos of the leak and the roof from the ground, then call us on 07933 828 045.
How Long Does A Temporary Roof Repair Last?
Our temporary roof repairs are designed to last about a fortnight, which gives time for dry weather and any access equipment for the permanent repair. Flashband on lead lasts a week or two and a battened tarpaulin one to two weeks in normal weather. We book the permanent repair before we leave.
Can I Claim On House Insurance For A Leaking Roof?
Usually when the leak was caused by sudden damage, such as a storm or falling debris. Leaks from gradual wear, perished felt or slates slipping over many years are normally excluded. We provide dated photos and a separate invoice for the temporary cover to support your claim. Check your excess before claiming for a small repair.
How Do I Temporarily Fix A Leaking Flat Roof?
Contain the water inside and keep it away from electrics. Only go onto a flat roof if it is low, dry, in daylight and safe to reach. A self-adhesive repair tape pressed over a clean, dry split can hold back water for a short time. Call us so we can check the felt or membrane properly and fit a lasting repair.
Do You Offer 24 Hour Roof Repairs Across Merseyside?
Yes. Our emergency line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, covering Liverpool, Bootle, Crosby, Formby, Sefton and the Wirral. For an active leak we aim to make your roof watertight the same day, and for overnight calls we give advice straight away and are on site at first light.
For more local roofing advice, browse the Everlast Roofing blog or call Chris on 07933 828 045.
