Full Re-Roofs in Yorkshire & Rotherham

What we do

Full strip-and-relay across Yorkshire and Rotherham. Welsh slate on Victorian terraces, Yorkshire stone on Pennine-edge properties, concrete tile on the post-war and 1960s estate stock that dominates the boroughs. Every re-roof gets a fresh breathable underlay, new treated battens, Code 5 lead flashings, and dry-fix ridge and verge.

Materials we lay

• Welsh slate. The UK heritage material. 75 to 100+ year lifespan, the right look on Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Penrhyn and Cwt-y-Bugail are the usual sources.
• Yorkshire stone slate. The Pennine vernacular. Riven sandstone, laid in diminishing courses with the biggest slates at the eaves. Listed and conservation properties only fit this.
• Concrete tile. The default across post-war stock. Marley Modern, Marley Edgemere, Russell Cambrian, Sandtoft. 40 to 60 year lifespan, fair price.
• Clay tile. Period property look, 50+ years. Plain tiles, pantiles, interlocking. Ideal where Welsh slate is overkill.
• Reclaimed Yorkshire stone. For listed work and conservation areas where the planning officer wants like-for-like. Sourced from reputable reclamation yards across South and West Yorkshire.

What's included in every re-roof

• Full strip-off of existing roof to the timbers
• Battens and timbers inspected, anything rotten replaced before the new roof goes on
• New breathable underlay membrane and treated battens to current spec
• New Code 5 lead flashings around chimneys, abutments, and valleys
• New dry-fix ridge system (no mortar to fail in 10 years)
• Dry verge at gable ends
• Eaves and ridge ventilation to current Building Regulations
• Skip on site, ground protection laid, site swept clean at the end of each day

Listed buildings & conservation areas

Penistone, Cawthorne, Wentworth, and parts of Wath all have conservation areas where the planning officer expects like-for-like materials. We work under listed-building consent regularly, source reclaimed Yorkshire stone for matching jobs, and point in lime mortar where the property's age requires it.

Warranty

Every re-roof comes with the manufacturer's material warranty (typically 30 to 50 years on concrete tile and Welsh slate) plus our 10-year workmanship warranty. We are an approved installer for Marley, Russell, Sandtoft, Cembrit, and Tata Steel.

Common questions

How long does a re-roof take?

Two to four working days for a typical mid-terrace or semi. Larger detached properties or heritage stone slate jobs run longer. We confirm timeline in the written quote before the job is booked.

Do I need to move out during the work?

No. The roof is stripped one section at a time and we leave the property watertight at the end of every working day. You can stay in throughout.

What happens if it rains while the roof is off?

We tarp the open section before we leave each day, and watch the forecast carefully. If a storm comes in unexpectedly we cover the working area to keep the interior dry.

Do I need planning permission for a re-roof?

For like-for-like replacement, usually no. Listed buildings and conservation areas often need consent. We flag this at the site visit and liaise with your local planning office if needed.

What's the warranty?

Manufacturer warranty on the materials (30 to 50 years depending on product) plus our 10-year workmanship warranty. All written up in your handover paperwork.