Heritage Roofing in Melksham, Wiltshire

If you're lucky enough to own a Grade I or II listed building, you'll know that the planning rules can be a bit of a headache. Most homeowners we speak to are worried about staying compliant while trying to stop a persistent leak. That's where we come in. We specialise in sympathetic restoration, which is just a fancy way of saying we make sure the new work blends perfectly with the old. Whether your roof requires hand-dressed natural slate, reclaimed Welsh Blue slates, or specific peg tiles, we source materials that satisfy conservation officers and maintain your property's value. We understand the nuances of working within Melksham's conservation areas, so you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing the paperwork and the craftsmanship are in safe hands.

Have you ever noticed the intricate grey metalwork around chimneys or in the valleys of an old roof? That's leadwork, and it's often the unsung hero of a heritage building. When lead is installed correctly by a specialist, it can last for a century, but when it's bodged, it's the first place water will find a way in. Our team includes genuine leadwork specialists who are experts in bossing and dressing lead to create a watertight seal that looks as good as it performs. From simple flashing to complex decorative gutters, we use the right weight of lead for the job, ensuring your period property remains a dry, cosy sanctuary for decades to come.

A crumbling chimney stack isn't just an eyesore; it's a genuine safety risk, especially during a Wiltshire gale. In many of Melksham's older homes, the original mortar has started to turn to dust after a hundred years of service. We don't just slap on some modern cement—that actually traps moisture and causes stone to flake away. Instead, we use traditional lime mortar, which allows the building to 'breathe' as it was designed to. Whether your chimney needs a simple repointing or a complete rebuild to match the original architecture, we'll handle the masonry with the care it deserves. It’s all part of our commitment to keeping Wiltshire’s skyline looking its best.

How do you check the condition of a fragile, 200-year-old roof without accidentally breaking a rare tile? It's a question we get a lot. The answer is our high-resolution drone roof surveys. Instead of clambering all over your delicate roof or putting up expensive scaffolding just for a look, we can send a drone up to capture every detail. It’s fast, it’s safe, and it gives us a bird's-eye view of slipped slates, blocked valleys, or failing masonry that you’d never see from the ground. It means we can give you a completely honest and accurate quote based on real evidence, rather than guesswork.