Roof Leak Advice

[Mrspeterperfection]

Hi, I need a bit of advice. Leak in ceiling coming from roof. Only sign is worn felt where I assume rain water is dripping in. Got a roofer round who said there was no cracked tiles but roof tiles are porous so he said I need a new roof c3k. I will get another opinion but being the single female, need to know if there is another solution. Any help appreciated. Thanks

 

[JohnD]

how old is the house?

Who recommended this roofer?

Some photos would help.

 

[Mrspeterperfection]

House built c1980s. No photos but will try and upload some. Roofer from a local 'home handbook' He was the third one I rang that actually turned up!

 

[Nige F]

Just google "porous roof tiles "

 

[Mrspeterperfection]

Thanks Nigel F but I have googled and I'm confused even more. The whole roof is not saturated, just a small area where the rain drip feeds in. If I need a new roof then so be it..... but I'm trying to find out if it could be an easy fix without someone trying to rip me off.

 

[vinn]

What are you confused about - the references are pretty clear that porous roof coverings are very rare.
Are you certain that you have tiles? Not slates?
Is the suspect area anywhere near to a chimney stack?
Any inspecting roofer should go on the roof and then go into the loft.
If its a major concern why not post photos of the exterior and the interior?

 

[Nige F]

We need photos