Pitched Roofing Specialists

Pitched roofs are the heart of what we do. The covering gets the attention, but a pitched roof is a system: structure, membrane, battens, covering, fixings, ventilation, and the leadwork at every change of direction. Get any one of those wrong and the roof leaks, however good the tiles.

We design and install pitched roofs to BS 5534, the British Standard for slating and tiling, which sets out how every tile should be fixed for the exposure of the site. On the open sites around Guildford, Basingstoke and the Hampshire coast, that specification matters.

Photograph: Pitched Roofing job in progress or completed
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Warning signs

Valleys and hipsWhere two slopes meet, the detailing is everything.

DormersSmall roofs with a lot of edges; most dormer leaks are flashing failures.

AbutmentsWhere a roof meets a wall, lead soakers and cover flashings keep it dry.

VergesExposed edges that lift in wind unless dry-fixed.

RidgesMortar fails; modern dry ridge systems do not.

EavesWhere ventilation enters and where birds and water get in if the detailing is poor.

What we do

Complete pitched roof installations and replacements
Clay, concrete, natural slate and fibre-cement coverings
Dry-fix ridge, hip and verge systems
Valley linings in lead, GRP or proprietary trays
Dormer roofs and cheeks
Abutment leadwork and cavity trays
Eaves and ridge ventilation
Roof windows fitted and flashed

Materials and methods

Fixings to BS 5534: every tile nailed or clipped at eaves, verges and ridges, and across the roof on exposed sites. Breathable membrane throughout. Battens graded to BS 5534 and treated. Lead to Code 4 and 5. Dry-fix systems from Marley, Redland or Klober.

Why choose us for pitched roofing

Roofs built to the standard, not just to look right
Every detail, from valley to verge, specified and photographed
Suitable for listed and conservation-area properties with the right materials
Long material guarantees plus our workmanship guarantee

What to expect

Survey, photographs and an itemised quote. On larger roofs we provide a simple programme so you know which section is being worked on each day. The finished roof is photographed from the roof and by drone for your records.

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Frequently asked questions

What is BS 5534 and why does it matter?

It is the British Standard that sets out how tiles and slates must be fixed for a given site exposure. Roofs fixed to it stay on in storms; roofs that are not are the ones you see in the news.

Can you re-roof a mansard or a very steep roof?

Yes. Steep roofs need more scaffold and slower work but the method is the same.

Do I need ventilation in my roof?

Almost always. Modern insulation makes lofts colder, and without ventilation condensation forms on the underside of the membrane and drips. We design it in.

Can you fit a roof window while re-roofing?

Yes, and it is the cheapest time to do it.