Repairs and re-slating for Selby's Victorian terraces and period homes
Slate Roofs in Selby
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Slate roofs in Selby, cared for properly
Selby is mostly a town of tiled roofs, but its older streets near the abbey still have plenty of natural slate. These roofs need someone who works with slate regularly, because the techniques are different from tiles. Our slate roofs in Selby service covers repairs, re-slating and lead work on those period homes.
We fix slipped and broken slates, re-slate tired slopes using good original slate where possible, and renew lead valleys and flashings. We source Welsh and reclaimed slate to match.
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Slate roofing work in Selby
Slipped slates
Loose slates refixed with tingles or hooks and broken slates replaced to match.
Re-slating
Slopes stripped and relaid on new membrane and battens, reusing sound slate.
Welsh and reclaimed slate
Matching slate sourced for repairs and re-roofs so the roof looks consistent.
Lead work
Valleys, chimney flashings and abutments renewed in lead to keep water out.
Slate roofs on Selby's older houses
Victorian terraces near the abbey are where most of Selby's slate roofs are found, alongside some older villas and cottages in the surrounding villages. These roofs often still have their original slate, held on by nails that are now well past their best. Typical problems are slipped slates, crumbling torching underneath, and lead that has split or been patched with sealant. If your house is in a conservation area, check with North Yorkshire Council before changing materials.
We work on slate roofs across YO8, including Brayton, Thorpe Willoughby, Barlby, Riccall and Hemingbrough. Selby is around 26 miles from our North Yorkshire office in Norton, Malton, and is covered by our Yorkshire team.
Repair or re-slate your roof?
A few slipped slates on a roof that is otherwise sound can be repaired. When slates are slipping across a whole slope, the nails are failing throughout, and re-slating is usually the better investment. The state of the battens and what you see from the loft help decide.
Call 0800 046 1159 for a free inspection and we will explain which applies, with a written quote.
Selby slate roof questions
Can you replace a few slates without disturbing the rest?
Yes. Individual slates are replaced using a copper tingle or slate hook, because the slates above cover the original nail holes. It is a quick, discreet repair, and we match the size and colour as closely as we can.
Is slate better than tiles for my Victorian terrace?
On a Victorian terrace that was built with slate, slate is usually the right choice. It suits the house, matches the neighbours and lasts a very long time. Concrete tiles are heavier and change the look of the street.
Can my old slates be reused?
Often a good proportion can. Slate is durable, and on many Selby terraces the slates are fine while the nails have failed. We sort them as we strip, reuse the sound ones and top up with matching reclaimed or new slate.
What does nail fatigue mean on a slate roof?
It is the gradual corrosion of the nails holding each slate. Eventually they snap and the slate slides out of place. When it happens to many slates at once, it is a sign the whole slope needs relaying with new fixings.
Why is my slate roof leaking near the chimney?
The junction between the stack and the roof is protected by lead flashing and soakers. If that lead has split, lifted or been replaced with sealant, water gets in. Renewing the lead properly usually stops the leak.
Do you install new slate roofs on extensions?
Yes. If you are extending a period home, a slate roof on the extension often looks best and keeps the house consistent. We can slate pitched extension roofs and form proper lead junctions with the main roof.
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Slate roof problems in Selby?
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