A well-laid slate roof lasts a century. That standard depends entirely on the details — head-nailing, tail rivets, correct headlap, sound battens, proper valleys and cleanly dressed lead. We work with natural Welsh and Spanish slate as well as high-quality fibre-cement alternatives for period and modern properties.
Whether you have a couple of slipped slates on a Victorian terrace in Guildford or a full re-slate on a large detached house, we approach the job the same way: survey properly, quote honestly and finish to a standard we're happy to put our name to.
What's included
- Slipped and broken slate replacement using tingles or full re-nailing
- Full slate strip and re-slate with new battens and underlay
- Ridge, hip and verge repointing and re-bedding
- Open and secret gutter lead valleys
- New Code 4 lead flashings
- Colour and size-matched replacement slates
Common problems we fix
- Nail fatigue causing widespread slate slippage on older roofs
- Missing slates after high winds
- Failed mortar bedding on ridges and hips
- Lead valley failure between two slate slopes
- Slates delaminating from age and weathering
How we work
Step 1
Free site survey
We arrive at a time that suits you, inspect the roof from ground and (where safe) from height, and take photographs of any defects.
Step 2
Written quotation
You receive an itemised written quote covering materials, labour, access and disposal. No surprises, no upselling.
Step 3
Scheduling
Once you accept, we book you into the diary and confirm start dates, weather permitting. We keep you updated throughout.
Step 4
The work
Our roofers turn up on time, work cleanly and tidily, and protect your property while we're on site.
Step 5
Sign-off & guarantee
We walk the finished job with you, hand over your written workmanship guarantee and dispose of all waste responsibly.
Materials & systems
- Welsh natural slate
- Spanish CUPA & SSQ slate
- Cedral & Marley Eternit fibre-cement slate
- Copper and stainless slate hooks
Related services
Roof Repairs
Fast, lasting repairs for leaks, slipped tiles and storm damage.
New Roofs
Full re-roofs and new build roofing with 25-year workmanship guarantees.
Flat Roofing
EPDM, GRP fibreglass and high-performance felt flat roof systems.
Tiled Roofing
Concrete, clay and pantile roofing installed and repaired.
