Slate roof single repair

Hi, I've got a slate tile missing at the very bottom edge of my roof, do I need to 'replace the whole row directly above' or can each individual tile be replaced properly? Thank you

Asked by Emily on 24th Mar 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"Yes individual can be replaced, beat options is to change and check for any others that need re fixed"
Answered on 24th Mar 2023 - Member since Jul 2016 - report
"You don’t have to be a scientist to know this if your neighbours roof comes onto your property you have every right in the world to remove it First procedures would be to speak to your neighbour and trying to resolve it man to man order wise there is a trespass court order which I would always leave till the very very last result"
Answered on 24th Mar 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"Each slate can be replaced individually, by removing that one slate and replacing with a new one and securing in place with a lead strap."
Answered on 25th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"you don't have to replace the whole row of tiles, you can replace each tile individually"
Answered on 25th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"It can be strapped in with aluminium straps and stuck down with a silicone grip adhesive to ensure they don’t fall again."
Answered on 27th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"No you can just replace the single tile with led support"
Answered on 24th Mar 2023 - Member since Nov 2021 - report
"It might have a thing called nail rot where the nails fall"
Answered on 24th Mar 2023 - Member since Jul 2019 - report
"Each individual tile can be replaced without removing the top"
Answered on 24th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"It can be replaced without taking the whole row out..."
Answered on 24th Mar 2023 - Member since Jun 2019 - report
"You can replace individual slates but others around the area made need to be moved and reused to access the area"
Answered on 24th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
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