Slate, laid by hand.
Natural slate roofs for period homes and fine new buildings: repaired, restored and installed with the patience the material deserves.
Slate Roofing
Natural slate has covered buildings for centuries and, properly laid, can outlast almost any other covering. It is also unforgiving: slates must be sorted, holed, fixed and dressed by hand so the roof lies flat and sheds water cleanly.
Whether you need a few slipped slates replaced, a section re-laid or a whole roof renewed, the work depends on skill as much as materials.
- Suits
- Period homes, conservation areas, fine new builds
- Work
- Repair, re-laying, new slate roofs
- Key skill
- Hand fixing and detailing
Slate, in its forms.
Not all slate is the same. The source and the finish change the look, the weight and the cost.
Welsh and British slate
Dense, durable and prized for its consistent colour and texture.
Best for: Heritage and conservation work
How slate is worked.
- 01
Assess and sort
Slates are checked, sorted by size and condition, and the sound ones kept for reuse where suitable.
- 02
Batten and underlay
Timber battens and a breathable underlay are laid to the right gauge.
- 03
Fix and dress
Each slate is fixed so it laps correctly and sits true.
- 04
Form the details
Valleys, hips, ridges and lead work finished by hand.
Questions about slate roofing?
Ask usThe texture of slate.
A few of the roofs and surfaces slate creates.
Why choose slate.
Longevity
A well-laid slate roof can last for generations.
Character
A natural finish that no manufactured product quite matches.
Value
Repairing slate is often more economical than replacing it.
Questions about slate roofing
Yes. Replacing slipped or broken slates is a routine repair. We will also check the fixings, since slipping often points to failing nails.
Other roofing services
Talk to us about your slate roof.
Describe the property and the roof, and we will arrange a careful look.