Re-roof of a semi-detached house in Woburn Sands
Woburn Sands. Old concrete tiles and perished underlay off, new membrane, battens and grey interlocking tiles on.
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Slate roofing in Milton Keynes
Slate roofing in Milton Keynes needs a different hand to tiling: slates are nailed, not clipped, and one badly set course shows from the pavement for the next fifty years.
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- 16 years on the tools
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New slate roofs
Strip, re-batten to the correct gauge for the slate, breathable membrane, then slate laid to a proper head lap with copper or aluminium nails. Lead soakers and valleys formed rather than bought as a plastic substitute.
Slipped slates
Slate slips because the nail corrodes, not because the slate failed. We refix with a tingle or lift the courses and re-nail, depending on how many have gone. If a third of the roof is dropping slates, re-nailing the lot is the honest answer.
Matching old slate
On a period house the new slate has to sit with the old. We source second-hand reclaimed or match the size and colour as closely as the supply allows, and we will show you a sample on the roof before we cover it.
What is included
- Natural and fibre cement slate
- Correct gauge, head lap and nailing
- Lead valleys and soakers formed on site
- Slipped slate repairs and re-nailing
- Reclaimed slate matched where possible
- Guarantee terms in writing
How a slate roof is laid
- Strip and sort. Old slates stripped and the good ones set aside where they are being re-used.
- Membrane and battens. Breathable membrane, then battens set to the gauge for the slate size and head lap.
- Setting out. Courses marked out so the slates line up from eaves to ridge and across to the verge.
- Slating. Each slate nailed with copper or aluminium nails, with the joints broken course to course.
- Lead and ridge. Soakers, flashings and valleys formed in lead, then the ridge fixed.
- Verges and valleys. Slates cut on site to finish the verges and valleys neatly, with lead valleys formed rather than bought in as a plastic substitute.
Signs a slate roof needs work
- Slates slipping or sliding down the roof
- Rusty tingles holding several slates in place
- Slates flaking or delaminating
- Daylight between slates in the loft
- Lead valleys or soakers that have split
- Moss packed between courses
Slate choices
- Natural slate: Welsh and imported natural slate, the longest-lasting covering we lay.
- Fibre cement slate: Lighter and lower cost, uniform in size, often used on extensions.
- Reclaimed slate: Second-hand slate to match an older roof where a new slate would stand out.
- Slate repairs: Single slates refixed on a copper tingle, or a section stripped and re-nailed where several have slipped.
How long it takes
Slate is slower to lay than tile. A full re-slate on a terraced house is around a week or more once scaffold is up; slate repairs are often a few hours.
What affects the price
- Slate type and size
- Roof area and pitch
- Leadwork
- How many existing slates can be re-used
- Scaffold
See our roof replacement cost page for typical ranges.
Aftercare
A slate roof needs a look after storms and the odd refixed slate over the years. Keep the valleys clear of leaves.
Photographs from our own jobs
Real work, photographed on site by our team. Tap a photograph to see the job it came from.
Recent work
Real jobs, photographed on site. No stock photography anywhere on this website.
What our customers say
Verbatim from our TrustATrader profile, which has 60 reviews at 4.94 out of 5.
5.0/5
Fantastic job done and price. Great customer service. Have recommended already.
5.0/5
Denis was friendly and professional, clearly explaining the work. The new insulated roof, fascias, and guttering look incredible. The team were efficient and respectful throughout. Highly recommend All Pro Roofing & Guttering.
5.0/5
Always on time polite and very informative keeping me up to date with videos of the work taking place. I would definitely use them again.
How it works
- Tell Denis about the jobYour postcode and what needs doing, by phone or through the form.
- He looks at it properlyOn the roof or in the garden, not a guess from the pavement.
- You see the photographsPictures of what is actually wrong, sent to you.
- Fixed written priceOne figure, in writing, that does not move once we start.
Common questions
Is slate more expensive than tile?
Usually yes, on both material and labour, because it takes longer to lay. It also lasts longer and looks right on the houses that were built with it.
Can you replace one slate?
Yes, and that is often all that is needed. A single slipped slate is a short job, not a reason for a quote for a whole roof.
Do you do slate on new extensions?
Yes, and we will match it to the main roof so the extension does not read as an add-on.
Why do slates slip?
Because the nails rust through after decades, not because the slate has failed. Re-nailing on new battens is the long-term fix.
Can you match my neighbour's slates on a terrace?
We match size and colour as closely as supply allows and use reclaimed slate where a new slate would stand out.
Is natural slate worth the extra?
On a house built with slate, yes. It lasts longer than any tile, it keeps the street looking right, and on a terrace it stops your roof standing out from next door.
Recent jobs like this
Finished work in our gallery, photographed by our team from start to finish.
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Milton Keynes and about 30 miles around it.
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