How long does a tiled roof last?
Concrete tiles typically last 40–60 years, clay tiles 60+ years, and natural slate can exceed 100 years when well maintained. The underlay and fixings usually need attention sooner than the tiles themselves.
What is a dry ridge system?
A dry ridge mechanically fixes ridge tiles with clamps and screws instead of mortar. It meets the current BS 5534 standard, resists storms, and will not crack or wash out like old mortar bedding.
Can you match my existing tiles?
In most cases yes. We source matching or sympathetic tiles, including reclaimed slate and pantiles, so repairs and extensions blend in.
Can you re-roof a Grade II listed building?
Yes — we regularly work on Grade II listed buildings. A listed roof normally has to be re-covered like-for-like: reclaimed or matching slate, clay pantiles or plain tiles, lime mortar where it was originally used, and traditional detailing at ridges, verges and abutments. Like-for-like repairs usually need no consent; changing the covering does, and we tell you which applies before you commit.
Dry ridge or traditional re-bedding — which do you recommend?
Dry ridge, in most cases. Ridge and hip work is our bread and butter, and a mechanically fixed dry ridge system is superior from a future-maintenance point of view — no mortar to crack, work loose in storms or need re-bedding every few years. We still point traditionally where a particular roof calls for it.
What proof do I get that ridge and tile work is sound?
Every finished roof is photographed at handover, including from the air by drone — so you see the ridges, hips and valleys up close without leaving the ground.
Are quotes really fixed?
Yes. One clear figure in writing after a free inspection. If we quote it, that is what you pay — and you pay nothing until the work is done.
