Slate repairs and re-slating for Malton's stone houses
Slate Roofs in Malton
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Your local slate roofer in Malton
Not every roof in Malton is pantile. Plenty of the town's stone houses, particularly the more substantial Victorian ones, are roofed in natural slate. It's a fine material that lasts generations, but it needs a roofer who understands it. As a slate roofer in Malton with an office in Norton, we look after these roofs from small repairs to complete re-slating.
The typical problems are slipped slates where the nails have rusted, cracked slates after a storm, worn lead valleys and mortar failing at the ridge. Each one is fixable, and catching it early stops water damaging the battens and timbers underneath.
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Call 0800 046 1159 or send us a few details and photos.
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Our slate roofing work
Slate refixing
Slipped slates secured with discreet fixings, broken ones replaced with a close match.
Complete re-slating
Roof stripped, slates sorted and relaid on new membrane and battens, with matched top-up slate.
Welsh and reclaimed slate
New or reclaimed natural slate chosen to sit comfortably alongside the original.
Lead valleys and ridges
Valleys, flashings and ridges renewed so the junctions are as durable as the slate.
Slate on Malton's market-town properties
Slate and clay pantile sit side by side across Malton, and on some buildings you'll find both. When we repair or re-slate, we match the size, colour and thickness of what's there, reusing your own sound slates first. Reclaimed slate often blends best on older stone houses. If your property is listed or in a conservation area, check with North Yorkshire Council before changing the roof covering. Newer homes in the area sometimes use artificial slate, which we also repair.
Our North Yorkshire office is in Norton, just across the river from Malton town centre, so we're right on the doorstep. We work on slate roofs in Old Malton, Norton-on-Derwent, Amotherby, Rillington and Pickering.
Repair or re-slate?
If a handful of slates have slipped and the rest are holding firm, a repair is usually all that's needed. If slates are slipping every winter, many are already held with clips, or the slates crumble at the edges, the nails and battens have probably failed across the roof. Re-slating then becomes the better long-term choice.
We'll inspect the roof, look closely at a sample of slates and explain the options. Our written quote shows how many slates we expect to reuse and what will be needed to top them up.
Slate roof questions in Malton
Why do slates slip when they look perfectly fine?
Usually the slate is sound but the nail holding it has rusted through. This is called nail sickness, and it tends to affect the whole roof as it ages. Slates can be refixed individually, but widespread nail sickness is a sign the roof needs re-slating.
Can you mix new slate with old on my roof?
Yes, as long as the slates match in size and thickness. Many people put reused original slates on the front and use new or reclaimed slate on the rear, so the street-facing side keeps its character. We'll suggest the best layout.
Is artificial slate a good alternative?
Artificial slate is lighter and cheaper, and can suit some modern homes. On older stone properties, natural slate looks better and lasts far longer. In a conservation area, natural materials may be expected. We'll talk through the pros and cons.
What causes leaks in a slate valley?
Valleys carry a lot of water. Over time, lead can split, thin or be fixed too tightly so it cracks. Debris building up in the valley can also push water sideways. We renew valleys in lead and make good the slates either side.
Can you repair a roof that has both slate and pantiles?
Yes. It's not unusual in Malton for a building to have slate on one part and pantiles on another. The junctions between them need careful leadwork, and we're used to working with both.
How quickly can you look at a slate roof?
Because our office is in Norton, we're close to most of Malton and the surrounding villages. Call us on 0800 046 1159 to arrange a survey, or 07532 734934 if slates have come off and water is getting in.
Other roofing services in Malton
Slate roof needs looking at?
Call 0800 046 1159 to book a free slate roof survey in Malton or Norton.
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With many years experience in roof installation and repairs, we aim to be best placed for roof work you require.
Our clients benefit from a skilled workforce with a track record of integrity and professionalism and all our roof installation services are of high quality and cost effective.
We’re fully insured with public liability insurance, offering competitive prices and a guarantee. This ensures we remain a highly recommended choice for roofers in the Greater Manchester area.
You can rely on our expertise and professionalism when it comes to quality roof fitting and repairs.
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