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Roofer in Canterbury

June 9, 2012 by Andy Ballman 1 Comment

Ballman Roofing Contractors: Your Expert Roofing Company in Canterbury The last month of May 2012 has been quite a busy one with projects coming in steadily. Often times customers tell me that they choose Ballman Roofing over our competitors (even when we are sometimes not the cheapest) because they sense our passion for the job. All craftsmen at Ballman Roofing are closely monitored and constantly trained both internally and externally, contracting on an employed basis (not timed price work). We get on and get the job done but there is no rushing just a quality job, perfection … [Read more...]

Old Kent Pegs and Leadwork Turret Roofing

May 14, 2011 by Andy Ballman 1 Comment

This week one of our projects has come to an end, it was certainly one of our favourite jobs this year. It involved intricate details of not only lead work but mitred tiling to form corners, the type of job to really test a roofer. I will soon be adding another page to this site relating to Oast house roofing and turrits in clay tiles and Old Kent Pegs, I will then up load some images of our proud work The tiling itself was fishtail with bull-nose and plain peg tiles mixed, forming a nice pattern. The turret has 8 sides with vertical tiling beneath the windows, the mitres were cut and … [Read more...]

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Quality Guaranteed

October 24, 2010 by Andy Ballman 2 Comments

Ballman Roofing Contractors Insurance Backed Guarantees Ballman roofing provide a minimum ten year insurance backed guarantee with all new work. We take our customer services very seriously and understand that home owners have great concerns when contractors are carrying out projects on their house and especially the validity of guarantees provided. This is due to the few unsavoury characters in society that cannot be trusted. To give our customers piece of mind with all new work we offer to set up and pay for a policy that provides you with an insurance protection. Details listed … [Read more...]

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Roof Maintenance Check

August 21, 2010 by Andy Ballman Leave a Comment

Identifying possible problems with your roof early can save a great deal of money by correcting small problems before they develop into big ones. We provide full roof surveying services as your roofer in Herne Bay we aim to provide more support than an other roofing companies in Herne Bay. Please follow our guidelines below to check your roof. Roofing Check list Checking the condition of a slate roof From the loft When you are inside the loft you can easily asses damage, when looking keep an eye out for damaged felt and wet or even rotting timbers this will indicate areas that are … [Read more...]

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Andy Ballman

August 15, 2010 by Andy Ballman Leave a Comment

Andy Ballman - Ballman Roofing Contractors in Kent Andy Ballman was born in the West Country county of Devon, Son of Malcolm and Lynda Ballman. Andy grew up with his Sister Natalie who now lives and works in London. At the age of four Andy and his immediate family moved to Herne Bay due to his father’s career with the Halifax. From an early age Andy wanted to be a fireman until it became apparent that his lack of vertical growth rendered him “out of their criteria”. Studying at the Chaucer Technology College Andy took Business Studies and Computing. After passing these courses he … [Read more...]

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Terms of Business

July 16, 2010 by Andy Ballman Leave a Comment

BALLMAN ROOFING CONTRACTORS GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. ORDER - Your order must be accompanied by sufficient information to enable us to proceed forthwith; otherwise we are at liberty to amend quoted prices to cover any increase in cost / work resultant upon lack of information, amendments or additions (including extras) and time for delivery / completion of work may have to be extended. Placement of your order in any format constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions, notwithstanding which no contract shall come into existence between us until your order is … [Read more...]

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