Heritage Roofing in Corsham, Wiltshire

Most homeowners we speak to in Corsham share the same worry: finding a roofer who actually understands how an old building 'breathes'. If you use modern, non-porous materials on a timber-framed building, you're often just inviting damp problems further down the line. We focus on sympathetic restoration, which is just a fancy way of saying we make sure the repairs match the original soul of the house. Whether your home is topped with traditional Cotswold stone tiles, Welsh slate, or handmade clay peg tiles, we source materials that look like they've been there since the day the house was built. Have you noticed a damp patch appearing on a lath and plaster ceiling? It’s often a sign that a small repair is needed before it becomes a bigger, more expensive headache.

Wiltshire's heritage roofs often rely on intricate leadwork to stay dry. It’s a bit of a dying art, but our team takes real pride in traditional lead bossing and dressing. From chimney flashings to complex box valleys, we ensure the lead is fitted to allow for natural expansion and contraction, preventing those annoying splits that lead to leaks. We’re also specialists in stone tiling, a staple of the local landscape. Working with stone requires a different rhythm and a lot more patience than modern roofing. We’re happy to talk you through the process, whether we’re reclaiming your original tiles or sourcing high-quality matches to maintain that iconic Corsham aesthetic.

Living in a conservation area or a Grade II listed building adds a layer of complexity to any home improvement project. You're likely dealing with strict guidelines and perhaps even a bit of paperwork from the council. We’ve worked extensively within these rules, using traditional materials like lime mortar for repointing and installing conservation rooflights that sit flush with the roofline. Our goal is to take the stress out of the process for you. We’ll provide the honest advice and the meticulous craftsmanship needed to satisfy local planning requirements while ensuring your home remains a dry, warm sanctuary for years to come. It’s all about peace of mind, knowing the job is being done right the first time.

One of the biggest challenges with heritage roofing is simply getting a good look at the problem without causing more damage. Old stone tiles and slates can be incredibly fragile, and sometimes putting up scaffolding just for an inspection feels like overkill. That’s why we use drone surveys for our initial checks. It’s a non-invasive way to get high-definition imagery of your roof’s nooks and crannies. We can spot a cracked tile or a blocked gutter from the safety of the ground, showing you exactly what’s going on up there before we even pick up a hammer. It’s a quick, safe, and very effective way to diagnose issues on historic buildings that might otherwise be hard to reach.