Heritage Roofing in Malmesbury, Wiltshire

If you’re lucky enough to live in a Grade I or II listed building or a home within Malmesbury’s conservation area, you’ll know that standard modern roofing just won’t do. You can’t exactly head to a big-box DIY store and find the materials needed for a 200-year-old cottage. That’s where we come in. We specialise in sympathetic restoration, which is just a fancy way of saying we make sure our repairs look like they’ve always been there. Whether it’s sourcing reclaimed materials to match your neighbours or using time-honoured techniques, we ensure your home stays beautiful while meeting all the strict local planning requirements.

There’s nothing quite like the look of a traditional slate or stone roof, is there? But they’re heavy, complex, and require a delicate touch. We’ve spent years perfecting the art of working with natural slate—think Welsh Blue or Cornish—and those beautiful stone peg tiles common around Wiltshire. Have you noticed a few slipped slates or damp patches in the attic lately? It’s often a sign that the original nails have finally given up after a century of service. We don’t just patch things up; we look at the whole structure, ensuring the lath and plaster underneath is safe and that your home is secure for the next few generations.

Leadwork is a bit of a dying art, but for heritage roofing, it’s absolutely essential. We handle everything from hand-dressed lead flashings to complex valleys and gutters. It’s the detail that keeps the water out of those tricky corners where the roof meets the chimney. Speaking of chimneys, they’re often the first thing to suffer in a Wiltshire storm. We offer full chimney restoration, using traditional lime mortar for repointing. Unlike modern cement, lime mortar allows the old stone and brick to 'breathe,' preventing the damp and crumbling that can ruin a historic stack. It’s these small, traditional details that make the difference between a quick fix and a proper job.

We know that putting up scaffolding just to take a look at a leak feels like a massive faff and an even bigger expense. That’s why we’ve invested in drone technology. If you’ve got a high chimney or a roof that looks a bit too fragile to walk on, we can send a drone up to get high-resolution photos and video. It’s a non-invasive way to spot a slipped tile or a blocked gutter without even touching the building. It means we can give you an honest, evidence-based quote without you having to worry about further damage to your roof tiles. Have you ever wondered what the view looks like from the top of your gables? We can show you exactly what's going on up there.