Slate Roofs in Ashton-under-Lyne

In most cases, yes. We look for reclaimed slate that matches the size, colour and thickness of yours, or new slate that sits well beside it. It matters more on a terrace than a detached house, because your roof is seen as part of a continuous line, and a mismatched patch stands out from the street.

It's a significant job but usually finished within a few days, depending on size and weather. Scaffolding goes up front and back, and the roof is kept weathertight each evening. We work carefully along the party wall so the join with next door's roof is neat and sound, and we keep the street and yard tidy.

Sometimes, but concrete tiles are heavier and the roof structure may need checking. On a row of slate terraces they can look out of place, and conservation areas may restrict the change. For most Ashton terraces we'd recommend staying with slate, but we'll price alternatives if you want to compare.

Lead valleys sit where two slopes meet, commonly where the rear outrigger joins the main roof. Over the decades the lead thins, cracks or creeps, and debris builds up in the channel. Water then gets under the slates either side. Replacing the valley board and lead is a standard repair on Ashton terraces.

Yes. We repair slate roofs on commercial premises and older industrial buildings as well as homes. Larger roofs need careful planning for access and safety, so we'll survey first and give you a written quote that covers the work, the access and how we'll keep disruption to your business down.