Roofing Service
Slate Roofing
Natural slate re-roofs and repairs — Welsh, Spanish and reclaimed Westmorland slate, fixed traditionally.
What's involved
Slate is the right answer for almost every period property in Lancashire — and most failures are nail failures, not slate failures. We strip carefully, salvage every reusable slate, fit new copper or stainless nails to a counter-batten and breathable underlay, and re-cover with matched natural slate. Where conservation requires it, we source reclaimed slate to match.
What's included
- Strip with care to salvage usable slates
- Breathable underlay and treated batten
- Welsh, Spanish or reclaimed natural slate
- Copper or stainless steel nail fixings
- Lead valleys and step flashings
- Matched ridge and verge detailing
Materials we use
- Natural Welsh slate (Penrhyn / Cwt-y-Bugail)
- Spanish natural slate
- Reclaimed Westmorland slate
- Copper nails
- Code 4 lead
Typical duration
7–12 working days for a typical pitched-roof slate re-cover.
What shapes the price
- Slate grade and origin
- Reclaimed vs new
- Roof complexity (valleys, dormers)
- Conservation requirements
- Scaffold and access
Get slate roofing in your area
We cover Lancashire and the Fylde Coast — pick your area for local detail and pricing context.
Ready to discuss your slate roofing?
A traditionally fixed natural-slate roof with copper/stainless nails, breathable underlay and matched detailing — a 60–80 year roof.