Expert roof replacement across Shrivenham. Village on the Oxfordshire–Wiltshire border, 8 miles north-east of Swindon. Free quotes, 10-year guarantee, no call-out fees.
Village on the Oxfordshire–Wiltshire border, 8 miles north-east of Swindon. Historic village centre with Cotswold stone buildings and the Defence Academy campus. Residential areas along Stallpits Road and the Shrivenham Park development mix Victorian, interwar and modern housing. Stone tile and Welsh slate predominate on period stock, with concrete interlocking on post-war estates. The proximity to the Cotswold fringe means some properties use traditional Cotswold stone tiles requiring specialist handling.
Cotswold stone tile degradation on period properties — limestone tiles weather from the edges inward, eventually splitting along bedding planes. The Defence Academy presence means a transient population with some rental properties where roof maintenance has been deferred. Wind exposure on the open vale between the downs and the Cotswold ridge affects properties on the village's northern and eastern edges.
Shrivenham sits on the flat clay vale between the Marlborough Downs to the south and the Cotswold escarpment to the north. The open farmland provides little shelter, and the east-west orientation of the village means properties catch both south-westerly and north-easterly weather systems. Less elevated than Highworth but more exposed than valley villages.
Free quotes. No call-out fee. Call 0179 329 7084.
0179 329 7084"Cotswold stone tiles splitting on our period cottage. They sourced matching reclaimed limestone and re-hung the affected area. Expert handling of traditional materials."
"Old guttering cracked throughout. Full replacement in black square-line uPVC. Clean work, fair price, one day job."
"Lime mortar repointing on our stone chimney. They understood the building and used the right materials. Conservation-quality work."
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£4,500–£7,000 for basic work. We provide free quotes with no call-out fee for all Shrivenham 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 may cost more due to material sourcing. Free quotes with no obligation. 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 — Shrivenham is 8 miles from our Swindon base. We cover the village and surrounding area including Watchfield and Bourton. 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 limestone tiles from specialist yards in the Cirencester and Burford area. We grade by size for traditional diminishing-course patterns. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
Stone tile degradation on period properties, nail sickness on post-war estates, and wind damage on exposed eastern-edge properties. Each needs a different approach — we handle all three. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
Most like-for-like repairs don't need permission. Material changes in the conservation area may require consent. We advise during the survey. 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.
Shrivenham sits on the flat clay vale between the Marlborough Downs and Cotswold escarpment. The open farmland provides little shelter. Properties on the village eastern edge face unbroken wind. Cotswold stone tile properties near the village centre require specialist handling with traditional diminishing-course patterns.
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 Shrivenham'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.
The Cotswold fringe position means some Shrivenham properties use traditional stone tiles that require specialist diminishing-course installation. We source reclaimed Cotswold limestone and grade by size — a skill that generic roofers do not have. Modern estate properties get standard specifications appropriate to their era and tile type.
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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.
Village 8 miles south-west of Swindon. Period cottages and MOD-linked housing. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Swindon Borough Council; allow a few working days on streets like High Street, Stallpits, Station Road.
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. Vale of White Horse position — slightly more sheltered than the plateau.
Last updated: August 2026
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0179 329 7084