Natural slate
The classic. Thin, tough and graceful, with a lifespan of a century or more.
Roof types, explained.
The materials we lay most often, and what each is best at. Ask us which suits your house.
Six materials, chosen with care.
Swatches are approximate. We bring real samples to your survey so you can see them in your light.
Clay tiles
Warm, colour-fast and very long-lived. A beautiful match for older houses.
Concrete tiles
Strong and good value. The most common choice for modern and post-war homes.
EPDM rubber
A seamless rubber membrane for flat roofs, quick to lay and very forgiving.
GRP fibreglass
A hard-wearing, joint-free finish that suits balconies, dormers and awkward shapes.
Lead
The best material for flashings and valleys. Lasts a century and repairs easily.
Five layers between you and the rain.
A roof is a system, not just tiles. Hover a layer to see what it does, and why we never skip one.
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Tiles or slates
The weatherproof skin. Natural slate lasts a century, concrete tile around fifty years.
- 2
Battens
Treated timber laths that hold every tile at the right spacing.
- 3
Breathable membrane
A second line of defence that sheds wind-driven rain and lets the roof breathe.
- 4
Rafters and insulation
The structure, and the layer that keeps the heat in.
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Lead and flashings
The details around chimneys and valleys, where most leaks begin.
Look up. We’ll take it from here.
Book a free, no-obligation roof survey. We will photograph everything and send a clear written price within three working days.