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Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

Slate Roofs in Gerrards Cross

Keep the character of your Gerrards Cross home by reclaiming the slates that are still sound, and topping up with matching slate where some have cracked.

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Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

Slate Fixing Methods

For a slate roof on your Gerrards Cross property, the fixing method and the overlap of each course decide how well it sheds rain in strong wind. A breathable membrane and new slate battens go on next, spaced so each course of slate overlaps the one below by the right amount for your pitch.

Our 25-year guarantee applies to new slate roofs in Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, Amersham and Chesham and the other areas we serve, and you read its written terms before agreeing to the work.

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Natural slate roof slopes with hooked fixings meeting at a valley
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Why Choose Us for Slate Roofs

Why Trust Us with Your Slate

We explain nailed and hooked fixing for your Gerrards Cross roof, advise honestly on which old slates are worth saving and leave the site tidy when we finish.

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25-Year Guarantee on New Slate

When we lay a new slate roof, it is backed by our 25-year guarantee, and the written terms come to you alongside the quote.

Nailed or Hooked

We choose the fixing method for your roof and explain why, so the slates stay put and the finish looks the way you want.

One Agreed Price

You pay the sum on the quote you sign. If rotten timber appears beneath the slates, we show you and agree it first.

Reclaimed Where Sound

Good slates from your old roof can often be cleaned up and refitted, which keeps the original character of your home intact.

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Slate Roofs: How It Works

How We Re-Slate a Roof

Each slate roof is planned on its own merits, but the work usually moves through these four broad stages.

1

Survey & Slate Advice

We look closely at the existing slates and timbers, advise on new or reclaimed slate and send your fixed price in writing.

2

Strip & Sort

The old slates are taken off by hand and sorted, so sound ones can be kept for reuse while the timbers are checked.

3

Slating the Roof

New membrane and battens go on, then the slates are laid course by course and fixed with nails or hooks as agreed.

4

Review & Sign-Off

With the ridges and verges complete and the surroundings swept, we review the completed work with you and confirm everything has been done as agreed.

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Slate Roofs FAQs

Slate Roofs FAQs in Gerrards Cross

Do You Install Slate Roofs in Gerrards Cross?

Yes. New slate roofs and re-slating are part of the work we carry out in Gerrards Cross, as well as in Beaconsfield, Amersham and Chesham. We survey the roof, recommend new or reclaimed slate as suits it, and send a fixed written price that includes the 25-year guarantee terms. Call us to book a visit.

Is Slate a Good Choice for My Home in Gerrards Cross?

It often is, particularly on older properties where slate was the original covering. Slate needs a reasonable pitch to shed water well, so we check your roof's angle and timbers at the survey and tell you honestly whether slate or tiles would serve your Gerrards Cross home better.

What Is the Difference Between Nailed & Hooked Slates?

Nailed slates are fixed through holes near the head or centre of each slate into the batten, the traditional British method. Hooked slates are held at the bottom edge by a small metal hook, which suits thinner slates and gives a distinctive look. We recommend the method that suits your roof and the finish you want.

How Long Does a Slate Roof Last?

Natural slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings there is, and a well-laid slate roof can last for many decades. How long yours lasts depends on the quality of the slate, the fixings and how well the roof is looked after. We are happy to explain what affects the life of your particular roof.

Can You Reuse the Slates From My Existing Roof?

Where the slates are still sound, yes. We strip them carefully, check each one for cracks, flaking and worn nail holes, and set aside the good ones for refitting. Any shortfall is made up with new or reclaimed slate of a similar size and colour, so the roof still looks consistent.

Is It Time to Re-Slate If Slates Keep Slipping?

Slates that keep sliding out are often a sign the original nails have rusted through, a problem known as nail fatigue. Odd slates can be refixed, but when it is happening across the roof, re-slating is usually the lasting answer. We check the roof and tell you plainly which option makes sense.
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