Expert roof replacement across Marlborough. Historic market town 12 miles south of Swindon on the River Kennet. Free quotes, 10-year guarantee, no call-out fees.
Historic market town 12 miles south of Swindon on the River Kennet. The broad High Street — one of the widest in England — is lined with listed Georgian and earlier buildings with clay tile, slate and some thatch. Residential areas along The Green, Silverless Street and the surrounding streets have substantial period stock. Modern estates to the south and east — Barton Park, Elcot Lane — add post-war concrete tile housing. The town sits in the Kennet valley between the Marlborough Downs and Savernake Forest.
Conservation area requirements across the town centre restrict material choices — clay tile, natural slate and lead are the accepted vocabulary. The Kennet valley position creates humidity that accelerates moss growth and mortar degradation, particularly on north-facing slopes. Period chimney stacks on High Street buildings need lime mortar repointing. The sheltered valley position reduces wind damage compared to hilltop towns but increases moisture-related issues.
Marlborough sits in the Kennet valley at about 140m elevation, sheltered between the Marlborough Downs to the north and Savernake Forest to the south-east. The valley position creates a humidity trap — morning mist is common from October to April, and the sheltering hills reduce airflow that would otherwise dry roof surfaces. This is good for reducing wind damage but accelerates biological growth and mortar degradation.
Free quotes. No call-out fee. Call 0179 329 7084.
0179 329 7084"Listed Georgian building needing sympathetic tile replacement. They sourced matching handmade clay tiles and used lime mortar throughout. The conservation officer was satisfied. Expert period work at its best."
"1970s concrete tiles failing. Full strip and re-roof done professionally over five days. Modern tiles, breathable membrane, stainless fixings. The house looks completely different."
"Georgian chimney with failed lime mortar. They repointed in NHL lime — colour-matched to the original. Beautiful work that respects the building's character."
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£4,500–£7,000 for basic work. We provide free quotes with no call-out fee for all Marlborough 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. Conservation area material sourcing may add to costs on listed properties. 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 — Marlborough is 12 miles south of our Swindon base. We cover the town and surrounding villages. 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 — extensive experience with conservation area requirements. Clay tiles, natural slate, lime mortar, lead flashings. We 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.
Moss growth from the humid valley position. Lime mortar degradation on period chimneys. Conservation material matching on listed buildings. Less wind damage than hilltop towns, but more moisture-related issues. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
The Kennet valley traps humidity. Morning mist keeps roof surfaces damp, especially north-facing slopes. Perfect conditions for moss, lichen and algae. Biocide treatment is the safe solution. 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.
Marlborough sits in the Kennet valley at 140m, sheltered between the downs and Savernake Forest. The valley creates a humidity trap with morning mist common October to April. Less wind damage than hilltop towns but significantly more moss and mortar deterioration from persistent dampness.
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 Marlborough'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.
The Kennet valley humidity in Marlborough means we apply the same enhanced ventilation and moss management protocols as in river-level Cricklade. Listed High Street properties get full conservation-grade specifications — lime mortar, matching clay or slate, lead flashings dressed in the traditional stepped pattern.
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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 13 miles south. Conservation area with period properties throughout. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Swindon Borough Council; allow a few working days on streets like High Street, Kingsbury Street, Barn 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. Kennet Valley position with cold air drainage — frost pockets in winter.
Last updated: August 2026
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0179 329 7084