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Roofers in Biddenden
Biddenden's timber-framed houses need roofers who understand peg tiles and old oak, not just modern roofs.
Roofing in Biddenden
Biddenden's cloth-hall houses and cottages around the green are among the best timber-framed buildings in the Weald. Their roofs are steep, heavy and often irregular, built on oak that has moved over centuries, and they need repairing in a way that respects that movement.
Away from the centre, the village spreads out along the Tenterden, Headcorn and Sissinghurst roads, where you'll find farmhouses, oast conversions and newer homes. We work on all of them, from a single slipped peg tile to a full strip and re-lay.
The village core is heavily listed, with medieval and Tudor timber framing under handmade clay peg tiles and large brick chimney stacks. Twentieth-century housing on the outskirts uses machine-made clay and concrete tiles.
Local knowledge
Looking after Biddenden's old roofs
01
Peg tiles on oak
Peg tiles hang on oak pegs over riven laths. When they slip, we refix them the same way and reuse sound tiles wherever we can.
02
Uneven roof lines
Centuries-old frames sag and twist. Forcing them flat causes cracking, so we work with the shape rather than against it.
03
Large central stacks
Big brick stacks through the middle of the roof often need repointing, new lead and sometimes rebuilding above the roof line.
Services
What we do in Biddenden.
From the trade
Questions from Biddenden homeowners
Can you reuse my old peg tiles?
Usually a good proportion of them, yes. We sort sound tiles from broken ones and make up the shortfall with matching reclaimed or handmade tiles.
Do you do small repairs as well as full roofs?
Yes. Small repairs are a big part of our work and Biddenden is close by.
Is my sagging roof a problem?
Not always. A gentle sag is normal on old frames. Sudden movement, cracked timbers or new leaks are worth a look.
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Need a roofer in Biddenden?
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.