New Roofs & Re-Roofing in Sutton Coldfield

Re-roofing period and high-value homes

On the larger period properties around Sutton Coldfield, a re-roof is not just about keeping the rain out, it is about getting the right material on a house that people notice. Natural slate is common on these homes for good reason, and a properly laid slate roof will outlast almost anything else. We strip the old covering, check and renew the battens and timbers, fit a modern breathable membrane and relay in slate that matches the character of the house.

What a full re-roof includes

• Full strip of the old covering and a check of the rafters and structure
• New breathable underlay and treated battens to current standards
• Natural slate or matching tile, laid and fixed correctly for the pitch
• New lead work to chimneys, valleys and abutments in code-appropriate lead
• New ridge and hip detailing, dry-fixed where suitable

Slate and the alternatives

Natural slate is the traditional covering on the period villas around Four Oaks and Mere Green, and on a home in a conservation area it is often what the property needs to stay in keeping. It is the dearest option but it lasts the longest by a distance. Where the budget will not stretch to natural slate, a good fibre cement slate or a slate-effect tile can give a similar look at less cost, and on the 1930s semis a quality concrete or clay tile is usually the sensible choice. We will lay out the options, the costs and how each one will look on your particular house before you commit to anything.

Done once, done properly

A new roof on a home like this is a serious investment, so it is worth using a roofer who will get the detail right and stand behind the work. We are NFRC, TrustMark and Guild of Master Craftsmen accredited. Conservation area restrictions apply to parts of Sutton Coldfield, so we make sure the new roof keeps the property in keeping where that matters. We work clean, keep the site tidy through the job and clear away at the end. Every new roof we install is covered by our lifetime workmanship guarantee, and we will give you a clear written quote with no pressure to add work you do not need.