The replacement of roof tiles is a common occurrence, with many households needing replacements due to cracked tiles, or the tile doing a disappearance act! Instead of paying for a professional to do the job, why not do it yourself? All you need is the appropriate tile and a tall enough ladder.

To get the correct tile, take a tile with you or a photo of the tile to a roofing supplier, who should be able to find you the right match.

Once you have the tile, it’s time to get onto the roof. Use a stable ladder and for extra precaution, have someone spot you below. If you feel as if the roof isn’t safe, then please do not go any further and contact a professional.

When you get to the broken tile, use two pieces of timber to hold up the tiles that overlap the broken/missing one. When sufficient space is made, use a brick trowel and lift up the broken tile and then slide it out.

Place your replacement tile in the correct position using the brick trowel and then make sure to place the overlapping tiles back into their original position.