Usually, replacing a roof falls under "permitted development" as long as you aren't changing the shape of the roof or using materials that look completely different. However, if you live in a conservation area in Windsor or a listed building in Datchet, there are much stricter rules about using natural slate or specific clay tiles. We can help you understand what is required for your specific street.

EPDM is a flexible rubber sheet that handles temperature changes very well and usually has a longer lifespan. GRP fibreglass is a liquid-applied system that cures into a hard, solid shell. GRP is often better if you need a decorative finish or a surface that is very resistant to being stepped on.

This is usually caused by the weather. Rain gets into small cracks in the mortar, and when it freezes, it expands and pushes the mortar out. In older houses, the acidity from old coal fires can also eat away at the bricks from the inside. We can repoint the stack and check the lead flashings to stop the damage from getting worse.

Under Building Regulations Part L, if you are replacing more than 50% of your roof covering, you are generally required to upgrade the insulation to meet modern energy efficiency standards. This is a great time to do it because the roof is already open, making the job much simpler and cheaper.

Yes. If the rest of your tiles are in good condition but the lead in the valley has split or corroded, we can perform a localised repair. We carefully remove the adjacent tiles, replace the valley lining with new lead or a modern GRP liner, and then trim and reset the tiles.

In many older homes in Slough and Maidenhead, ridge tiles are only held down by a bed of mortar. As the house settles and the mortar ages, it cracks. High winds create "uplift" which can pop these loose tiles right off the roof. Re-bedding them with fresh mortar or switching to a dry-ridge system prevents this.

We are used to working in narrow residential roads and controlled parking zones. We manage the logistics for you, including any necessary permits for skips or scaffolding through the local council, so the job causes as little disruption as possible to you and your neighbours.