Dry Verge Installation in Alton

Dry verge installation in Alton replaces the cracked mortar along your gable edge with capped units that clip into place. No more mortar falling into the garden and no more repointing the verge every few years.

What a Dry Verge System Does

The verge is the edge of the roof at the gable end. Traditionally it is sealed with mortar, which cracks and drops out. Dry verge caps clip over the tile ends and screw down instead. They seal the edge and let the roof breathe.

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Signs Your Mortar Verge Has Failed

Look for gaps along the gable edge, lumps of mortar in the flower bed and tiles that look loose at the end of a row. Once the mortar goes, wind gets under the tiles and birds get into the roof space.

Fitting Dry Verge to an Existing Roof

We take off the old mortar, check the tiles and battens at the edge, then fit the units along the verge with a ridge end cap at the top. It is usually a one day job on a standard house and does not need the roof disturbing.

About us

Dry verge is one of the small jobs that saves money later, which is why we fit it on homes across Alton whenever a mortar verge has failed. Prestige Roofing has been working on roof edges, ridges and verges here for over 10 years. Free check and quotation as always.

  • Free quotations and free roof checks

  • Over 10 years roofing in Alton

  • Same day response to your call

  • 24 hour emergency callouts for leaks

  • Open 7am to 7pm, seven days a week

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is dry verge better than mortar?

For most modern tiled roofs, yes. Mortar cracks as the roof moves and needs redoing every few years. Dry verge units are mechanically fixed, so they stay put. On some older or listed properties mortar is still the right choice for appearance.

How much does dry verge installation cost in Alton?

It depends on the length of the gable edges and whether access needs a tower or scaffolding. Most standard semi detached and detached homes fall in a similar range. We measure up and give you a written price free of charge.

What colours does dry verge come in?

Black, grey, brown and terracotta are the standard options, so it can be matched to your tiles or your fascia. We bring samples when we quote so you can see them against the roof rather than guessing from a brochure.

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