Local roofing specialists serving Calmore and surrounding Southampton postcodes. Repairs, replacements, flat roofing and 24/7 emergency call-outs with free quotes.
Calmore is the largest residential estate within Totton, built predominantly in the 1960s and 1970s as part of the post-war expansion of Southampton's western suburbs. The estate covers a wide area north of the main Totton town centre, with consistent semi-detached and terraced housing. Concrete interlocking tile is almost universal — the estate was built in the era when this was the dominant residential roofing specification. That tile is now 50 to 60 years old.
Calmore sits on relatively exposed flat ground west of the Test Valley, with the open agricultural land to the north providing little wind shelter. The elevated position compared to the Test valley floor means better drainage than the Totton waterfront areas, but the exposure to south-westerly winds coming up the Test Valley creates higher wind loading than the sheltered valley bottom properties.
Concrete tile systematic failure — the dominant issue. Tiles laid in 1965 to 1980 are now 45 to 60 years old with failing nibs and eroded surfaces. Ridge mortar failure — original cement mortar from the estate construction is now well past service life. Flat roof failure on estate garages from original construction. Wind-driven ridge tile displacement on exposed properties on the estate fringes.
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 8am–2pm · Emergency: 24/7
Request Free Quote24/7 emergency call-outs across Calmore and SO40. No call-out fee.
Get a quote →Ridge mortar and tile repairs on Calmore's 1960s to 1970s estate stock.
Get a quote →"Tiles had been slipping for two winters on our 1971 Calmore semi. Survey confirmed 38 percent at risk. Re-roofed in modern clay tile — problem solved permanently."
"Ridge mortar had completely crumbled on our estate property. Full re-bed in flexible mortar, six tiles reset. Same-week visit, clean and tidy."
"Garage flat roof — original 1968 felt, saturated and split. GRP replacement half a day. Clear improvement immediately."
Yes. We work regularly across Calmore and all SO40 postcodes. The 1960s and 1970s concrete tile estate stock is the most common work we carry out here.
Many 1960s and 1970s Calmore roofs are now 50 to 60 years old. When tiles fail in volume rather than individually, replacement is more cost-effective than ongoing repairs. We survey and advise honestly.
Standard 3-bed semi on the Calmore estate: £5,000 to £8,500. Free survey and itemised quote.
Yes. 24/7 emergency call-outs across Calmore and SO40. No call-out fee. Call 0238 184 9628.
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0238 184 9628