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Natural Slate Roofing

Slate Roofs in Buckinghamshire

Give your home the lasting look of natural slate, laid by qualified roofers, with the price fixed in writing and every day on site scheduled in advance.

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Slate Roofing

Natural Slate Roofs

Natural slate is a split stone, so no two pieces are quite the same, and that variation gives a slate roof its depth and character. A well-laid slate roof can last for decades, which is why homeowners in Chesham and Great Missenden still choose it for older houses.

We fix slates with nails or with hooks, depending on the roof and the look you want, and set each course to the right overlap for the pitch. Re-slating starts with a full strip, a check of the rafters and new membrane and battens.

Where the existing slates are still sound, we can often reclaim and refit them, keeping the roof's original character. New slate roofs carry our 25-year guarantee in writing, and our page on new roofs explains how a full re-roof is put together.

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Slate Roofs: What's Included

What Re-Slating Covers

Each slate roof quote spells out the slate, the fixing method and the finishing details, so you know before you agree exactly how your new roof will be built.

  • Natural slate chosen to suit your home and roof
  • Nail or hook fixing matched to the roof pitch
  • Sound slates sorted and reclaimed where suitable
  • Rafter checks, with any repairs agreed in advance
  • Breathable membrane and slate battens fitted new
  • Slates cut cleanly around valleys and abutments
  • Ridges, hips and verges finished to match
  • Old materials removed and your property left tidy
Why Choose Us for Slate Roofs

Why Trust Us with Your Slate

Slate rewards patience and care, and a slate roof will be on your home for a long time, so the team laying it matters as much as the slate itself.

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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 Roof FAQs

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.

Does a New Slate Roof Come with a Guarantee?

Yes. Every new slate roof we lay carries our 25-year guarantee. The terms are written out and provided with your quote, so you can read what is covered before you accept, and you keep a copy for the day you come to sell the house.

How Do I Get a Quote for a Slate Roof?

Ring us on 01494 370053 to arrange a visit. We look at the slates and timbers properly, discuss new or reclaimed slate with you and send a fixed price in writing. The visit and quote cost nothing, and there is no obligation to go ahead.
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