Expert roof replacement across Faringdon. Historic market town 12 miles north-east of Swindon on a prominent hill above the upper Thames vale. Free quotes, 10-year guarantee, no call-out fees.
Historic market town 12 miles north-east of Swindon on a prominent hill above the upper Thames vale. The town centre around the Market Place and Church Street has listed Georgian and earlier stone buildings with Cotswold stone and Welsh slate roofs. Conservation area restrictions apply throughout the historic core. Residential expansion in the 1970s–90s at Fernham Fields, Park Road and the Folly Park area added standard concrete tile estates. Major new-build development at Fernham Gate since 2015 has significantly expanded the town.
Hilltop position at 120m creates wind exposure comparable to Highworth. Cotswold stone tile maintenance on listed High Street and Church Street properties requires specialist knowledge. Lime mortar degradation on Georgian chimney stacks is accelerated by the exposed position. New-build snagging at Fernham Gate — guttering joints and dry verge caps failing within 5–10 years of construction.
Faringdon sits on a prominent limestone hill above the flat Thames clay vale — one of the most elevated and exposed towns in the area. The hilltop position creates significant wind loading on roofs, particularly on the north-western side facing across the open vale toward Lechlade. Properties around the Folly Tower are among the most wind-exposed in the entire coverage area.
Free quotes. No call-out fee. Call 0179 329 7084.
0179 329 7084"Listed Georgian property with failing stone tiles. They sourced matching Cotswold limestone and re-hung the affected section. The conservation officer approved without hesitation. Expert period work."
"1980s concrete tiles with developing nail sickness. Full strip and re-roof in five days. Professional crew, tidy site, excellent result."
"Guttering leaking at joints on our 2017 new-build. They re-sealed everything, re-aligned the fall and upgraded the clips. Should have been done properly first time round."
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£4,500–£7,000 for basic work. We provide free quotes with no call-out fee for all Faringdon 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. Cotswold stone tile work on listed properties: costs vary by material sourcing. 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 — Faringdon is 12 miles from our Swindon base. We cover the town and surrounding villages including Fernham, Great Coxwell and Little Coxwell. Call 0179 329 7084. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
Yes — Cotswold stone tiles, lime mortar, lead flashings, period-appropriate techniques. We have conservation area experience and can handle Listed Building Consent applications. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
The town sits on a prominent hilltop at 120m above the Thames vale. The exposed position creates wind loading comparable to Highworth — ridge and verge tiles are vulnerable to displacement. 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 1980s are 40+ years old and starting to show nail corrosion. A free survey identifies the current state. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
Yes — guttering joint failures, dry verge loosening, poor ridge bedding. Common on recent developments like Fernham Gate. We fix these permanently. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
Faringdon sits on a prominent limestone hill at 120m above the Thames vale, one of the most elevated and exposed towns in the area. The hilltop position creates wind loading comparable to Highworth. Cotswold stone tile maintenance on listed buildings requires specialist knowledge and conservation-grade materials.
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 Faringdon'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.
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.
Faringdon's hilltop exposure matches Highworth's — our enhanced wind specifications apply here too. The listed Market Place properties require conservation-grade materials and techniques. We carry both modern high-performance materials for the post-war estates and traditional lime mortar and reclaimed stone for the town centre.
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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.
Market town 12 miles south-east of Swindon. Hilltop with period centre. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Swindon Borough Council; allow a few working days on streets like Market Place, London Street, Gloucester Street.
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. Hilltop at 160m — even more exposed than Swindon. Chimney mortar deteriorates fastest here.
Last updated: August 2026
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0179 329 7084