Expert roof replacement across Blunsdon. Village 3 miles north of Swindon, now almost contiguous with the northern expansion. Free quotes, 10-year guarantee, no call-out fees.
Village 3 miles north of Swindon, now almost contiguous with the northern expansion. Broad Blunsdon has a historic village centre with stone and brick period properties around the church. The 1970s–80s Blunsdon Abbey estate added detached housing with concrete interlocking tiles. More recent development at Tadpole Garden Village (Blunsdon parish) has added hundreds of modern homes since 2015. The elevated position on a low ridge gives mild exposure to north-westerly weather.
Nail sickness developing on the 1970s–80s Blunsdon Abbey estate — the same concrete tile and steel nail specification as Swindon's post-war estates. New-build snagging at Tadpole Garden Village — guttering and finishing issues consistent with volume housebuilding. Period cottage maintenance around the old village centre needs traditional materials.
Blunsdon sits on a low ridge between the Thames vale to the north and the Swindon basin to the south. The elevated position creates mild wind exposure — less than Highworth but more than sheltered central Swindon. The ridge orientation means east-facing properties catch cold north-easterly fronts.
Free quotes. No call-out fee. Call 0179 329 7084.
0179 329 7084"Tiles slipping from nail sickness. They re-fixed the affected area with stainless nails and surveyed the whole roof. Gave us an honest timeline for when we'd need a full re-roof. Appreciated the straight talk."
"New-build guttering leaking at every joint after just 6 years. They re-sealed and re-aligned the lot. Should have been done right the first time, but at least it's sorted now."
"Two stone tiles cracked on our cottage. They sourced matching reclaimed tiles and fitted them beautifully. Invisible repair on a 200-year-old roof."
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£4,500–£7,000 for basic work. We provide free quotes with no call-out fee for all Blunsdon properties. A standard 3-bed semi re-roof costs £4,500–£7,000 with concrete tiles. Conservation areas add 20–40% for period-correct materials. Building Regulations compliance and scaffold are included. See our new roof cost guide.
Minor repairs: £150–£400. New-build guttering fixes: £100–£300. Period material matching varies. Free quotes for all work. A standard 3-bed semi re-roof costs £4,500–£7,000 with concrete tiles. Conservation areas add 20–40% for period-correct materials. Building Regulations compliance and scaffold are included. See our new roof cost guide.
Yes — Blunsdon is just 3 miles from our Swindon base. One of our fastest response areas. Call 0179 329 7084 24/7. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
It's developing. Properties from the 1970s–80s are 40–50 years old. The nails are corroding but most haven't reached critical failure yet. A survey now helps you plan ahead. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
Yes — guttering joints, dry verge caps, ridge tile bedding. We fix these permanently with proper materials and techniques. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
Yes — reclaimed stone and clay tiles, lime mortar, traditional techniques. We understand the difference between village heritage stock and modern estate housing. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
Timeline depends on job size. Minor repairs: 1-3 hours same visit. Re-roofs: 3-5 days for a semi. Flat roofs: 2-3 days. We confirm dates one week before and again the day before. We never leave a roof exposed overnight.
Blunsdon sits on a low ridge between the Thames vale and Swindon basin. The 1970s-80s Blunsdon Abbey estate has developing nail sickness on the same timeline as Swindon post-war stock. Tadpole Garden Village new-builds are already showing guttering and finishing failures consistent with volume housebuilding.
Our re-roofing process follows a proven sequence: scaffold, strip existing tiles and felt, inspect every rafter and purlin, splice or sister any weakened timbers, lay breathable roofing membrane, fix new treated battens at the correct gauge, lay your chosen tile with stainless steel fixings, complete ridge and hip work, final checks and site clearance. Your home is watertight every evening — we never leave an exposed roof overnight.
We are NFRC registered, carry £5m public liability insurance, and provide a written 10-year workmanship guarantee on every job. We know Blunsdon's housing stock, its specific climate challenges, and the materials that work best in local conditions. We do not subcontract — our own team handles every job from survey to completion. Call 0179 329 7084 for a free quote.
Day one: scaffold erected early morning, stripping begins by mid-morning. We work systematically across the roof, stripping tiles, removing felt and battens, and inspecting every timber member as it is exposed. Any rafter or purlin with rot, splitting or excessive moisture content is spliced or sistered with new treated timber. By end of day one, the new breathable membrane is laid over the inspected and repaired structure. Days two and three: new battens fixed at the correct gauge for your tile, tiles laid from eaves to ridge with stainless steel nails. Day four: ridge tiles bedded and mechanically fixed, lead flashings dressed, final checks. Day five for larger properties. Your home is weathertight every single evening.
We clear all debris, remove scaffold, and leave your property clean. We provide a written completion certificate with your 10-year workmanship guarantee. We handle Building Control notification and sign-off. We are available by phone if you have any questions in the weeks and months after completion. A good roofer does not disappear after the invoice is paid — we stand behind our work for the long term.
Under Building Regulations Part L, any full re-roof must achieve a minimum thermal performance of U-value 0.16 W/m2K. In practical terms this means upgrading loft insulation if the current level is below 270mm mineral wool equivalent. We handle Building Control notification at the start of every re-roof and arrange inspection and sign-off on completion. The cost of compliance is included in our quotes — there are no surprise additional charges for insulation or Building Control fees. For properties in conservation areas, we also advise on any planning requirements for material changes and can manage applications on your behalf.
Our re-roofing specification exceeds Building Regulations minimum requirements. We use Tyvek Supro or equivalent breathable roofing membrane rather than traditional non-breathable felt — this eliminates the condensation problems that plague older roof constructions. All battens are treated softwood at the correct gauge for the specified tile. Every tile is mechanically fixed with A2 stainless steel nails — on exposed sites we add tile clips for enhanced wind resistance. Ridge tiles are bedded in a flexible mortar mix and mechanically fixed with stainless ridge screws. Valleys are lined in code 4 milled lead with 75mm side laps and welted central drip. We install tile vents at eaves and ridge for continuous ventilation.
Written 10-year workmanship guarantee on every re-roof. Tile manufacturer warranty — typically 30 years for concrete interlocking, 75+ years for natural slate, 60+ years for machine-made clay. Breathable membrane carries a 30-year manufacturer guarantee. Stainless steel fixings will never corrode — eliminating the nail sickness problem that is destroying the current generation of Swindon roofs.
The most common feedback we receive after a re-roof is surprise at how quickly and cleanly the work was done. Homeowners expect disruption — noise, mess, weeks of scaffolding. In reality, a typical Swindon semi is re-roofed in 3-5 working days. We work efficiently because we do this every day, we plan each job in advance with materials pre-ordered and scaffold scheduled, and we follow a systematic process that minimises wasted time. We protect your garden with ground sheets. We skip all debris daily. We sweep the site at the end of every working day. And we take the scaffold down the moment the roof is complete. The only lasting evidence of our work is a roof that looks new and performs perfectly.
Blunsdon spans three housing eras in a small area. We switch between modern specifications for the 1970s-80s Abbey estate, new-build snagging techniques for Tadpole Garden Village, and period-appropriate materials for Broad Blunsdon village cottages — often in the same working week.
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When it is not the answer: If damage is confined to one area and fixings/felt are sound elsewhere, a targeted repair saves thousands. See our guide.
Full inspection — tiles, fixings, felt, timbers, flashings, ventilation.
Every component itemised: scaffold, materials, labour, Building Regs.
Strip, inspect, membrane, battens, tiles on stainless nails, ridges, flashings.
Walk-through, guarantee, Building Control certificate.
| Job | Duration |
|---|---|
| Semi (concrete) | 4-5 days |
| Semi (clay/slate) | 5-7 days |
| Detached | 6-8 days |
Weather dependent.
Full perimeter scaffold on every re-roof — erected day before, dismantled day after.
Village 3 miles north of Swindon. Mix of older stone properties and modern estates. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Swindon Borough Council; allow a few working days on streets like High Street, The Ridge, Broad Bush.
10-year workmanship. Tiles: 40-60 year manufacturer warranty. Slate: 100+ years.
External noise 8am-5pm for the duration. Daily cleanup. You can stay in the house.
We strip and cover section by section — never exposing more than one day's work. Slightly elevated north of Swindon — comparable exposure to the plateau.
Last updated: August 2026
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