New Roofs in Ashton-under-Lyne

Where they're sound, yes. Good Welsh slate can often be reused, which helps the new roof sit well with the neighbours. We sort slates as we strip, set aside the best for the front elevation and make up any shortfall with matching reclaimed or new slate. Cracked, flaking or badly holed slates are discarded.

Carefully. On a terrace, the new roof has to finish neatly at the party wall line without disturbing your neighbour's slates or leaving a weak point. We detail that junction so it's watertight, and where it helps, we'll explain the work to your neighbour before we start so there are no surprises when the scaffolding goes up.

Re-roofing can fall under building regulations, particularly where a large proportion of the roof is replaced or insulation is being upgraded. We'll explain what applies to your roof as part of the quote. If you're changing materials or the shape of the roof, especially in a conservation area, it's worth checking with Tameside Council first.

Yes. If your garage still has an old felt roof, it often makes sense to replace it while we're already on site and the skip is on the drive. We'll price it as a separate item, with options such as EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or torch-on felt, so you can decide whether to go ahead.

Once the roof is stripped, we inspect every rafter, wall plate and the timbers around the chimney. If anything needs repairing or replacing, we'll show you, explain the options and agree the cost with you before carrying on. Most roofs we strip have sound timbers, but it's the one thing nobody can see before the slates come off.