Roofing
Re-Roofing
Some of the roofs we re-covered decades ago are still doing their job today.
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About this work
A roof that has genuinely reached the end of its life, nail-sick slates, perished underlay, tiles that crumble when handled, is best replaced in one go. Done well, a new roof covering on a sound structure should see out the owner and probably the next one.
We've re-roofed cottages, farmhouses, Victorian terraces, bungalows and modern houses across this part of Kent. Each one is stripped back, the timbers checked and repaired, then re-battened, insulated where required, and re-covered in a material that suits the house.
Our approach
How we go about it.
01
Survey and quote
We inspect the roof, the timbers and the loft, then give you a written quote that sets out exactly what's included, scaffold, materials, timber allowance, leadwork, disposal.
02
Strip and inspect
Once stripped we check every rafter, purlin and wall plate. Any repairs are agreed with you before we cover them up.
03
Batten, underlay and cover
New treated battens set to the correct gauge for the tile or slate, breathable underlay, then the covering laid and fixed to current standards.
04
Details that last
New leadwork to chimneys and abutments, properly bedded ridges and hips, sound verges. This is where roofs fail, so it's where we take the most care.
Free, no-obligation quotation
Not sure how serious it is?
Send a photo or give us a ring. We'll tell you straight, whether it needs work now, watching, or nothing at all.
Real work
Re-Roofing we've completed.
Materials & techniques
What we use, and why.
- Hand-made and machine-made clay tiles
- Kent peg tiles
- Natural slate
- Concrete interlocking tiles where appropriate
- Treated battens and breathable underlay
- Code 4 and 5 lead
- Dry or mortar-bedded ridge systems
Specific systems and manufacturers listed once confirmed by the company.
Why experience matters
Re-roofing an old Kent house is not the same as re-roofing a new-build. Timbers move, walls aren't square, and the original builder's decisions have to be understood before they're changed. Forty years of doing this locally is what lets us get it right.
Recent re-roofing work has taken us across Tenterden, Biddenden, Rolvenden, Benenden, Cranbrook and Headcorn.
From the trade
Questions we're often asked
How long does a re-roof take?
A typical house takes between one and three weeks depending on size, complexity and weather. We'll give you a realistic programme before we start.
Can I stay in the house while the work is done?
Yes. The roof is kept weathertight overnight and we work to keep disruption to a minimum.
Do I need planning permission?
Usually not for a like-for-like re-roof. Listed buildings and conservation areas can be different, we'll advise you and can help with the paperwork.
Will you reuse my existing tiles?
If they're sound, often yes. Reclaimed peg tiles in particular are worth keeping. We'll sort them on site and make up the shortfall with matching reclaimed or new tiles.
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Need something looked at?
Whether it's a leaking roof, an ageing flat roof, a damaged chimney, failing leadwork or a brick wall that needs rebuilding, speak directly to an experienced local contractor.
Just straightforward advice from people who know the trade.