Expert roof replacement across Lechlade. Small Cotswold market town 14 miles north of Swindon at the head of navigation on the Thames. Free quotes, 10-year guarantee, no call-out fees.
Small Cotswold market town 14 miles north of Swindon at the head of navigation on the Thames. The town centre around the Market Place and Burford Street has listed Cotswold stone buildings with stone tile roofs — traditional diminishing-course limestone in the Cotswold vernacular. Residential areas along Oak Street and Downington have a mix of period and 20th-century housing. The Thames-side location creates persistent dampness that affects all roof surfaces.
Cotswold stone tile maintenance is the dominant issue — limestone tiles weather along bedding planes and need periodic replacement with matching reclaimed stock. The Thames-side humidity causes aggressive moss and lichen growth on all roof types. Lime mortar pointing on period chimneys degrades faster than in drier inland locations. Cast iron guttering on period properties corrodes from the constant dampness.
Lechlade sits at the confluence of the Thames, Leach and Cole rivers at just 75m elevation — one of the dampest locations in the coverage area. The flat, low-lying position in the Thames floodplain creates persistent humidity year-round. Morning mist is frequent from September through May, and roof surfaces rarely dry completely during winter months.
Free quotes. No call-out fee. Call 0179 329 7084.
0179 329 7084"Limestone tiles splitting on our listed property. They sourced matching reclaimed Cotswold stone from a specialist yard and re-hung them in the diminishing-course pattern. Conservation-quality work — exactly right for these buildings."
"Every roof surface was thick with moss and lichen from the river damp. They treated the whole roof with biocide, removed the dead growth carefully, and applied a preventative coat. Remarkable transformation."
"Listed building needing chimney repointing and heritage guttering. They did both in one scaffold visit — lime mortar pointing and cast aluminium gutters matching the original cast iron. Excellent period work."
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£4,500–£7,000 for basic work. We provide free quotes with no call-out fee for all Lechlade 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 varies by material sourcing — reclaimed limestone is priced per tile depending on size and availability. 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 — Lechlade is 14 miles from our Swindon base. We cover the town and surrounding villages including Fairford, Southrop and Filkins. 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 — we source reclaimed Cotswold limestone from specialist yards in the Cirencester, Burford and Northleach area. We grade by size for diminishing-course patterns and can match most profiles found on Lechlade's period buildings. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
The Thames-side location at 75m creates persistent humidity. Roof surfaces stay damp for longer than anywhere else we cover. Moss, lichen and algae thrive in these conditions. Regular biocide treatment is the most effective prevention. 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, heritage guttering. We have extensive conservation area experience. 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.
Lechlade sits at the confluence of the Thames, Leach and Cole rivers at just 75m, one of the dampest locations we cover. The flat floodplain position creates persistent humidity year-round. Cotswold stone tile maintenance and aggressive moss control are the primary roofing requirements.
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 Lechlade'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.
Lechlade is the dampest location we cover. Every specification accounts for the persistent Thames confluence humidity. Enhanced ventilation, biocide-treated timber, proactive moss management, and lime mortar for all period masonry are standard on every Lechlade job. Cast aluminium guttering is our default recommendation here — cast iron would rust within years in these conditions.
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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.
Thames-side town 15 miles east. Cotswold stone properties with stone slate roofs. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Swindon Borough Council; allow a few working days on streets like Burford Street, High Street, Oak 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. Thames valley humidity plus Cotswold exposure — moss thrives on stone slate.
Last updated: August 2026
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0179 329 7084