01633 759336wegotyoucovered45@gmail.comNewport, Cardiff, Bristol & South Wales 4.7/5 from 57 MyBuilder reviews HomeAboutServices Service Areas Our WorkReviewsContact01633 759336Free Estimate Home/Service Areas/Risca and CrosskeysRisca and Crosskeys # Roofing, Guttering andDriveways in Risca,Crosskeys and Pontymister The Ebbw valley narrows through Risca and Crosskeys, which means steep sites, wind funnelled along the valley and roofs that take more weather than the postcode suggests. We inspect before we price. Request Your Free Estimate01633 759336 Rated 4.7/5 from 57 verified MyBuilder reviews 4.7/5 rating From 57 verified MyBuilder reviews Explained clearly, no pressure What we find and your options laid out honestly, with no pressure to decide on the spot Free written estimate No obligation, no pressure selling, options laid out clearly One team, every trade Roofing, guttering, roofline and driveways handled in-house Working in Risca and Crosskeys ## Local cover, local knowledge, local response ### Risca, Crosskeys and the villages along the Ebbw We work the length of this stretch of the valley: Risca, Pontymister, Crosskeys, Cwmcarn, Wattsville and Ynysddu, plus the streets climbing the hillsides either side of the river. It is close enough to Newport that we are through here constantly, and far enough into the valley that the roofs behave differently from those on the coastal plain. ### How quickly we can get to you Risca and Crosskeys are a short run up the valley from our Newport base, so this is everyday territory and not a special journey. Describe what has happened on the phone and we will be straight with you about when we can attend. If water is coming into the house, tell us when you call. That changes the priority of the visit. ### The property types we know here Much of the housing is coalfield-era terraced and end-terrace, often stepping up a slope so no two roofs in a row sit at the same level. That means stepped verges, shared valleys, standing chimney stacks and a lot of lead detailing. Alongside it there is later estate housing on the flatter ground toward Pontymister and Risca centre, with concrete tile, shallower pitch and plastic roofline. The two need genuinely different work. ### What people here call us for Wind damage is the big one: slipped and lifted slates, ridge tiles worked loose and verge mortar blown out. After that come chimney leaks, blocked or overflowing gutters on stepped terraces, and rotten fascia and soffit timber. Driveway and patio work here is nearly always about gradient, where a drive on a slope has cracked or settled and rainwater now runs toward the property instead of away from it. What we do here ## Services available in Risca and Crosskeys - Roof Repairs in Risca and CrosskeysValley wind lifts slates and works ridge tiles loose here, so we check ridges, verges and fixings rather than assuming a mid-slope fault. - New Roof Installations in Risca and CrosskeysWhere nails have corroded and the felt has perished, slates keep slipping whatever you do; a full re-roof with new membrane and battens ends it. - Gutter Repairs in Risca and CrosskeysStepped terraces mean awkward gutter junctions and short runs at different levels, which is exactly where blockages and overflows start. - New Gutter Systems in Risca and CrosskeysSteep valley roofs shed water fast, so replacement guttering is sized and fixed for that volume rather than a nominal figure. - Fascia & Soffit Repairs in Risca and CrosskeysPersistent overflow rots fascia timber and then the rafter feet, so we cut back to sound timber instead of boarding over the damage. - New Fascia, Soffit & Guttering in Risca and CrosskeysReplacing the roofline in one visit means scaffold or access goes up once, which keeps the cost of a hillside job down. - PVC Cladding in Risca and CrosskeysExposed gables on valley-side property weather hard, and PVC over sound replacement timber ends the repainting for good. - Lead Work in Risca and CrosskeysStepped flashings where a terrace climbs a slope have to be dressed properly in code-correct lead; this is where mastic repairs always fail. - Driveways & Patios in Risca and CrosskeysOn sloping plots the drainage, sub-base and edge restraint matter more than the surface, so that is where we start. - Roof Moss & Driveway Cleaning in Risca and CrosskeysDamp, shaded valley slopes grow moss quickly, and clearing it keeps gutters flowing and stops water sitting on the covering. Why us ## Why homeowners in Risca and Crosskeys call us ### We work valley property weekly Steep sites, stepped terraces and exposed gables are normal work for us, not an unfamiliar situation. ### Lead work done properly Stepped flashings and chimney aprons dressed by hand, because sealant on a valley-side roof does not last. ### Free, no-pressure estimate Written options, explained, with the decision left entirely to you. ### One team for the whole job Roof, roofline, lead and driveway handled in-house by one accountable team. ### Terms in writing Price, scope and any guarantee terms confirmed in writing with the quotation. ### Priced against your budget Realistic options laid out, never the biggest job by default. Local conditions ## What fails on Risca and Crosskeys properties, and why ### Wind funnelled down a narrowing valley Where the Ebbw valley tightens through Risca and Crosskeys, wind accelerates along it and hits gable ends and exposed verges hard. That is why slate slippage, lifted ridges and blown verge mortar are so much more common here than a few miles south on the coastal plain. ### Terraces that step up the hillside When a terrace climbs a slope, every junction between two houses becomes a stepped detail needing correct lead work. Get one of those wrong and water tracks sideways into the neighbouring property, appearing a long way from where it actually got in. ### Original slate on original nails A lot of roofs here still carry their first slate covering. The slates themselves can be perfectly sound while the nails holding them have corroded through, so slates keep sliding no matter how many are re-hung individually. ### Water running downhill at the house On sloping plots, surface water has to be actively taken away from the building. Where a drive or patio was laid without drainage or edge restraint, it settles, cracks and starts channelling rain toward the wall instead of away from it. How the job runs ## Our five-step process - 01 ### Call us Describe what has happened and the type of property, and we will talk through realistic timing. - 02 ### On-site inspection We check the roof, chimney, stepped detailing, gutters and roofline in person before saying what is needed. - 03 ### Written estimate with options A free written estimate with clear options and no pressure to take the most expensive one. - 04 ### The work, explained as we go We carry out the work, and anything hidden we find is explained with any price change agreed in writing first. - 05 ### Sign-off We walk you through what was done and confirm you are happy before the job is closed. In detail ## Roofing and driveways across Risca and Crosskeys and the surrounding area ### The Ebbw valley is on our doorstep Risca and Crosskeys sit minutes from Newport, and we run up this valley toward Pontypool, Abertillery and Ebbw Vale week in, week out. That familiarity matters on hillside property, where access and weather exposure change how a job has to be planned. It also means coming back is easy. If something needs a second look after the work, we are not travelling across the region to do it. ### Why exposure changes the specification A roof taking regular valley wind needs mechanical fixing where a sheltered roof might not: dry-fix ridge and verge systems instead of mortar alone, correct nail specification, and lead dressed and clipped so it cannot lift. Specify it like a sheltered suburban roof and the same faults come back the next windy winter. We are equally straight the other way. Where a repair genuinely will hold, we say so rather than selling a full roof. ### One team, roof to driveway Because we handle roofing, guttering, roofline and driveways in-house, we can follow a water problem all the way through on a sloping site, from the gutter that overflows to the wall that stains to the drive that sends the rain back at the house. Questions we get asked ## Risca and Crosskeys FAQs Do you cover Risca and Crosskeys?Yes. Both are minutes from our Newport base, and we also cover Pontymister, Cwmcarn, Wattsville and Ynysddu. How quickly can you get out after storm damage?We give you an honest answer on the phone from what you describe, and water getting into the property is prioritised. My slates keep slipping even after repairs. Why?On original coverings the nails often corrode through while the slates stay sound, so individual slates keep sliding until the roof is re-covered and re-fixed properly. Why do valley properties lose ridge tiles?Wind funnelled along the valley lifts mortar-bedded ridges. A dry-fix ridge system is mechanically fixed and holds far better in this exposure. The damp patch is on my neighbour's side of the wall. Is it my roof?It can be. On stepped terraces water tracks sideways through failed lead detailing, so we inspect the junction rather than guessing from where the stain shows. Can you lay a driveway on a steep plot?Yes. Block paving, resin bound, tarmac and patios, with drainage, sub-base and edge restraint designed around the gradient. How much does a re-roof cost in Risca?It depends on the size and pitch, the covering, the exposure and the timber underneath, so we inspect and give a free written estimate rather than quoting blind. Do you charge for the estimate?No. The inspection and the written estimate are free, with no cost and no obligation to go ahead. ## Nearby areas we also cover - Newport - Caerphilly - CwmbranHomeAll servicesAll areasReviewsContact ## Get a free written estimate for your Risca or Crosskeys roof We inspect the roof, explain what we find, and put your options in writing. Request Your Free Estimate01633 759336 Roofing, guttering, roofline, driveway and landscaping specialists working across Newport, Cardiff, Bristol and South Wales. A family trade with 85 years of combined experience across three generations. Free written quotations on every job. Registered at Companies House, company number 16345662. Read our 4.7/5 MyBuilder reviews ## Services - Roof Repairs - New Roof Installations - Gutter Repairs - New Gutter Systems - Fascia & Soffit Repairs - New Fascia, Soffit & Guttering - PVC Cladding - Lead Work - Driveways & Patios - Roof Moss & Driveway Cleaning ## Service Areas - Roofing & driveways in Newport - Roofing & driveways in Cardiff - Roofing & driveways in Bristol - Roofing & driveways in Ebbw Vale - Roofing & driveways in Pontypool - Roofing & driveways in Bridgend - Roofing & driveways in Swansea - Roofing & driveways in Port Talbot - Roofing & driveways in Neath - Roofing & driveways in Magor and Undy - Roofing & driveways in Caldicot - Roofing & driveways in Chepstow - Roofing & driveways in Cwmbran - Roofing & driveways in Caerphilly - Roofing & driveways in Risca and Crosskeys ## Contact We’ve Got You Covered Roofing & Driveways 01633 759336wegotyoucovered45@gmail.com16 Caerleon Road, Newport, United Kingdom, NP19 7BWMonday to Saturday, 9am to 5pmRequest Your Estimate © 2026 We’ve Got You Covered Roofing & Driveways. 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