Slate Roofs in Westhoughton

You can, and on some terraces that's been done over the years. Concrete tiles are heavier than slate, so the structure needs checking first, and the look changes noticeably. In a conservation area, check with Bolton Council before changing material. We'll quote both options so you can compare.

Slates sliding off a roof are usually a sign the nails have corroded, called nail sickness. Each loose slate leaves a gap and the ones nearby often follow. A few can be refixed, but slates coming down regularly means the roof is due for re-slating on new fixings. Falling slates are also a safety risk.

Good reclaimed slate, properly sorted, can be excellent and matches older roofs better than new slate. The key is rejecting any that are cracked, thin or delaminating. We check reclaimed slate before it goes on your roof, and can mix it with your own sound slates.

Yes. If the slates are generally sound and the leak is in a valley, we can lift the slates either side, replace the lead with properly sized and lapped sections, and relay the slates. It's a common repair and much cheaper than a full re-slate.

Yes. Older garages, workshops and outbuildings sometimes have slate roofs that need repair. We can repair or re-slate them, or advise on alternatives if the structure isn't suitable for the work. Reclaimed slate from elsewhere on the property can sometimes be reused.