“Semi in Thornton with a few slipped tiles after a windy week. They came out, explained exactly what had happened and fixed it properly rather than just pushing the tiles back. No unnecessary upselling. Really honest.”
Thornton, L23
Roofing in Thornton, Merseyside (L23) — near Crosby
Select Roofing Services carry out roof repairs, re-roofing, flat roofs and chimney work in Thornton, the Sefton village north-east of Crosby. We work from our base on Duke Street in Formby, and every job starts with a free inspection and a written quote.
⚡ Free inspection and written quote in Thornton

Roofer in Thornton
Thornton is a village in the Sefton area of Merseyside, north-east of Crosby, with an L23 postcode. Select Roofing Services is based at 19 Duke Street in Formby. We don’t have premises in Thornton — we travel here from Formby for inspections, repairs and full roofing projects.
We don’t assume what’s on your roof. Thornton’s homes are a mix of ages and styles, and each type of roof has its own tiles, detailing and weak points. So every job starts with a free inspection from ladder and loft access, and you get our findings and the price in a written quote.
The same father and son team that inspects and quotes the work carries it out, with no middlemen and no subcontractors. Nearby Blundellsands and Hightown have their own pages if that’s where your property is.
If you have a leak or storm damage, call us directly on 07596 884288 rather than using the form. You can also WhatsApp photos of the damage, which helps us give an initial view of what is likely to be needed. Our Merseyside emergency roof repairs page explains how we approach urgent repairs.
You speak to us and we do the work. No middlemen, no subcontractors, no surprises.
Three decades of local roofing. We know the housing stock, the materials and the conditions.
Every job is backed by our 10-year written guarantee. In writing, on completion.
Full public liability cover on every job. Certificates available before work starts.
Roofing services in Thornton
We carry out domestic roofing work in Thornton and the surrounding L23 area. Each service below links to our Merseyside-wide guide to that work; bungalow roof replacement has its own Thornton page.
Inspection, an honest diagnosis and matched materials for leaks, slipped tiles and storm damage.
Re-roofing and roof replacement, with honest advice on materials and independent Building Control sign-off.
Bungalow re-roofing with dry-fix ridge and verge, Building Control sign-off and a 10-year guarantee. This one has its own Thornton page.
EPDM, GRP and felt flat roofs, including Building Regulations-compliant warm roof upgrades.
Repointing, flashing, flaunching and stack rebuilds.
Replacement with ventilation checked and no capping over rot. Guttering included.
Proper repairs rather than patches after a leak or storm damage. Call, or WhatsApp a photo.
Cleaning, repair and replacement by roofers, so any roofing cause is caught too.
Manual removal and treatment, with no pressure washing.
Roof and loft insulation to Building Regulations. We do not use spray foam.
Solid roof conversions to Building Regulations, with no wrap-over shortcuts.
Merseyside-wide
A free, no-obligation inspection from ladder and loft access, followed by a written quote.
A formal, PI-insured report for buyers, sellers and mortgage lenders.
What we look at
We inspect from ladder and loft access, so we are looking at the roof itself rather than guessing from the ground. On a Thornton inspection we typically check:
Tiles and roof covering. Slipped, cracked or missing tiles, and moss that is holding moisture against the roof.
Ridge and hip lines. Crumbling or failed mortar bedding is a common cause of leaks and loose ridge tiles.
Chimneys. Pointing, flaunching and lead flashings, which are often the first parts of a roof to wear out.
Gutters, fascias and soffits. Blocked or leaking gutters can soak the roof edge and the wall below.
Flat roofs and extensions. The covering, upstands and drainage, because flat roofs fail differently from pitched ones.
The loft, where accessible. Daylight through the roof, damp timbers and damp insulation all help show where water is getting in.
We then tell you plainly whether a repair is enough or whether the roof needs replacing, and confirm the work and the price in a written quote. Our guide to repairing or replacing a roof explains how we weigh that up.
Nearby areas
Our home base — minutes away
L23 — Waterloo & Blundellsands
Full coverage
Full Merseyside coverage
L39 — West Lancashire
L31 — and Lydiate
Full coverage
Full coverage
Full coverage
Full coverage
Full coverage
Full coverage
Full coverage
Full coverage
Full coverage
Full coverage
Common questions
What customers say
“Semi in Thornton with a few slipped tiles after a windy week. They came out, explained exactly what had happened and fixed it properly rather than just pushing the tiles back. No unnecessary upselling. Really honest.”
Thornton, L23
“Full re-roof on our inter-war semi. They understood the original detailing and specified everything properly for it. Two and a half days, tidy throughout, and the guarantee is in writing. Would recommend without hesitation.”
Thornton, L23
“Chimney flashing had failed and we had a slow leak we couldn’t place. They traced it properly on the first visit instead of guessing. Fixed the same week. Genuinely knowledgeable, not just quick to quote.”
Thornton, L23
We work in Thornton from our Formby base — free inspections, written quotes and a 10-year written guarantee on every job.
19 Duke Street, Formby, L37 4AN · Monday – Saturday 7am – 6pm
Get in touch
No obligation, no pressure — just an honest quote from the people who'll actually carry out the work. Fill in the form below or message us directly on WhatsApp, whichever's easier.
Prefer to message us directly?
💬 WhatsApp Us Now