Who will actually be working on my roof?

When you hire C.L. Baker, you get me, Chris Baker. I have been roofing around Sittingbourne and across North Kent for over thirty years. Unlike many bigger firms or agencies, I do not use subcontractors or sales reps. I personally survey your property, provide a straightforward quote, and carry out the work myself. I was born and bred in Kent and went to school here at Ethelbert Road, so my reputation in the local community is something I stand by on every job.

Do I need to notify the council if I am getting a tiled roof strip and retile in Sittingbourne?

Yes, if you are replacing more than 25% of your roof surface, it falls under Building Regulations. In the Swale area, this is usually managed by the STG Building Control Partnership. The rules are there to make sure your home insulation is upgraded to modern standards, known as Part L. I can explain how this works during my visit and help make sure your new roof meets all the legal requirements for thermal efficiency.

Why is GRP fibreglass often better than felt for a flat roof in Sheerness or Whitstable?

Properties on the Isle of Sheppey or the Whitstable coast face heavy salt air and very high winds. Traditional felt roofs have seams that can eventually lift or crack under pressure. GRP, which is glass reinforced plastic, is a seamless resin system. Because there are no joins, there is nowhere for the wind or rain to get a foothold. It is a very tough material that handles coastal weather and foot traffic much better than older bitumen systems.

My chimney stack looks weathered. Can you help with chimney repairs in Medway or Rochester?

The older housing stock in the Medway towns often has high, exposed chimney stacks that suffer from perished mortar or cracked cement haunching. I provide full chimney remediation, which includes repointing with the correct mortar mixes and replacing worn lead flashings. If you have an unused chimney causing damp issues in a Rochester terrace, I can also talk you through the process of removing the stack to below the roofline and tiling over it.

What is the benefit of using lead for my roof flashings and valleys?

Leadwork is one of the most reliable ways to keep your home watertight. I use Code 4 and Code 5 milled lead, which is thick and durable enough to last for decades without splitting. Whether it is a stepped flashing on a chimney or a lead valley trough between two roof pitches, properly dressed lead is far superior to modern "flash-band" tapes. It handles the expansion and contraction of the seasons and is the only right choice for the period properties we have in Faversham and Canterbury.

How do I know if I need a full strip and retile or just a localized repair?

A leak does not always mean you need a brand-new roof. If a single tile has slipped or a piece of lead has moved, a simple repair is usually the best way forward. However, if I find that the underlying timber battens have rotted or the old internal felt has crumbled away, a strip and retile becomes necessary to protect your ceilings. I will always give you an honest diagnosis after a physical inspection and show you exactly what is happening under the tiles.

Do I need a scaffolding permit for work on a street-facing house in Rochester?

If the scaffolding needs to stand on a public pavement or a road, a highways licence is required from Medway Council or Kent County Council. This is something that needs to be arranged before the work begins. I can help coordinate this with the scaffolders to make sure everything is legal and that the project runs smoothly without any delays from the local authority.

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Q: Do you handle uPVC fascia and guttering replacement in Gillingham and Rainham?

Yes, I replace old, rotting timber fascias and leaking gutters with high-quality uPVC systems. Modern deep-flow guttering is particularly useful for the larger roof pitches found in Gillingham and Rainham, as it handles heavy rainfall much more effectively. Replacing these alongside your roof repairs is often a practical way to keep your maintenance costs down in the long run.

I’ve been roofing around Sittingbourne and across North Kent for more than thirty years. When you get in touch with C L Baker Kent, you speak directly with me—not a call centre, a brokerage, or a commission-based sales rep.

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Working on a roof? If I’m halfway up a ladder or laying lead on a roof when you ring, I won’t always be able to answer immediately. Leave a short message and I will call you straight back.

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Base of Operations

Bapchild, Sittingbourne (ME9 9BD)

30+ Years Experience

Direct Contact Details

Whether you need an urgent leak diagnosis after high winds or a planned survey for a full strip and retile, contact me directly using the details below.

Direct Telephone (Best for Urgent Leaks) 01795 904566

Calls come directly to Chris Baker. For active water ingress or storm damage roof inspection in Whitstable, Swale, or Medway, phoning is always the fastest route.

Written Enquiries clbaker1411@gmail.com

Ideal for sending over property photos, landlord job sheets, or arranging non-urgent site visits.

Registered Base Address

Lomas Road, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, ME9 9BD

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How I Handle Urgent Leak Repairs

While we are not a 2am blue-light call-out fleet, we prioritise active water ingress and emergency roof leak repair across Swale and Medway during working hours. When you call, I will arrange a prompt inspection to trace the failure, contain storm damage, and give you a plain-English explanation of what is required to make your roof watertight.

Why Homeowners & Landlords Deal Directly With Me

✓ Zero Subcontractors: Every survey, quote, and roofing job is carried out and managed by me personally.
✓ 30+ Years in Kent Trade: Educated locally in Sittingbourne and working on Kent roofs since the 1990s.
✓ Vetted Track Record: Checkatrade verified and recognised among the Three Best Rated® roofers in Sittingbourne.
✓ Clear Photographic Evidence: Ideal for landlords, commercial clients, and homeowners who want to see exactly what is happening at ridge, valley, or batten level.

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Fill in the form below with your property postcode and a brief description of the roofing work needed. I review every message personally and will get back to you promptly to discuss the job or arrange a convenient time to inspect your roof.

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Practical Advice Before You Call

What to Tell Me When Describing Your Roof Issue

You don’t need to know trade terminology—it is my job to climb up, inspect the rafters, underlays, flashings, and tiles, and diagnose the exact point of entry. However, sharing a few quick details when you phone or message helps me bring the right access gear and matching materials to your property on the first visit.

Your Property Age & Style

Let me know if you are in a steep Victorian terrace in Rochester or Chatham, a 1930s bay-fronted semi in Sittingbourne, a period cottage needing Kent peg tile repairs in Faversham, or a commercial unit on Sittingbourne Eurolink.

Signs Inside or Outside

Where are you seeing damp patches? Damp on a chimney breast often points to failed Code 4 step flashings or porous mortar, whereas staining along an eaves wall usually indicates perished underlay at the fascia line or blocked valley troughs.

Roof Covering Type

Tell me whether the problem area is a main pitched roof (concrete interlocking tiles, natural Welsh slate, or handmade clay plain tiles) or a flat roof extension, dormer, or garage needing a flat roof replacement in Bapchild ME9 or GRP fibreglass flat roofers in Sheerness.

Street & Scaffolding Access

Mention if your front elevation opens straight onto a public pavement or tight terrace street, or if there is a conservatory below the roofline. If a scaffold needs to stand on a public highway in Medway or Swale, I arrange the council highway licence before work begins.

Enquiring About a Specific Roofing Service?

We handle Tiled Roofing, full Strip and Retile projects, Flat Roofing & GRP Fibreglass Roofing, Roof Repairs, Chimney Repairs & Chimney Removal, Leadwork, uPVC Fascias & Guttering, Repointing, and Commercial Roofing.

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Service Catchment Area

Operating Within a 20-Mile Radius of Sittingbourne

Based in Bapchild, Sittingbourne, C.L. Baker provides direct, owner-operated roofing services across North and Mid Kent within a 20-mile radius. Keeping our working radius focused means I can respond quickly when storm damage hits, oversee scaffolding and material deliveries personally, and maintain accountability on every job.

Swale & Isle of Sheppey

Pitched roof strip and retile in Sittingbourne, coastal wind-resistant dry ridge & flat roofs in Sheerness, and conservation peg tile work in Faversham.

Medway Towns & Valley

Chimney removal on terraced houses in Rochester, lead valley and flashing repair in Chatham, uPVC fascia and guttering replacement in Gillingham, plus Rainham, Strood, and Snodland.

North Coast & East Kent

Weatherproof coastal roof repairs in Whitstable, pitched slate maintenance in Herne Bay, and heritage slate roof repairs in Canterbury.

Mid & South Kent

Domestic and commercial roofing across Maidstone and tiled roof replacements in Ashford Kent.

Locations Covered:

Ashford Canterbury Chatham Faversham Fordwich Gillingham Gravesend Herne Bay Maidstone Minster Northfleet Paddock Wood Queenborough Rochester Sheerness Sittingbourne Snodland Tenterden West Malling Whitstable

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Lomas Road, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, ME9 9BD

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