Expert roof replacement across South Marston. Village on Swindon's north-eastern edge, historically separate but now joined by the A420 corridor development. Free quotes, 10-year guarantee, no call-out fees.
Village on Swindon's north-eastern edge, historically separate but now joined by the A420 corridor development. The old village around the church has period stone and brick cottages. The Honda development era (1980s–2000s) brought modern housing estates along Thornhill Road and the surrounding streets. More recent development at the Eastern Villages expansion is adding significant new-build stock. The flat, open position on the Thames clay vale means roofs face unbroken wind from the north and east.
North-easterly wind exposure on the flat vale position — different from Swindon's south-westerly patterns. Verge tiles on east-facing gable ends are vulnerable to uplift from cold fronts off the Cotswolds. New-build finishing issues on the Eastern Villages development. Period cottage maintenance around the old village centre.
South Marston sits on the flat Thames clay vale, fully exposed to north-easterly weather systems that cross from the Cotswolds with nothing to slow them. The open agricultural landscape provides no shelter. This eastern exposure is distinct from Swindon's western-facing weather patterns.
Free quotes. No call-out fee. Call 0179 329 7084.
0179 329 7084"Ridge tiles lifting in the easterly gales. They re-bedded with mechanical fixings. Problem completely solved."
"Period cottage needing two slates replaced. Matching reclaimed slate sourced and fitted within days. Professional work on our old building."
"New-build guttering joints leaking. They fixed the lot in half a day. Proper job this time."
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£4,500–£7,000 for basic work. We provide free quotes with no call-out fee for all South Marston 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. Free quotes with no call-out fee. 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 — South Marston is 5 miles from our base. We cover the village, Eastern Villages and surrounding area. 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.
The village sits on the flat Thames vale, exposed to north-easterly cold fronts off the Cotswolds with no shelter. East-facing gable ends and verge tiles take the brunt. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
Yes — guttering, ridge bedding and finishing issues on recent developments. We fix them permanently. Every re-roof includes Building Regulations notification, breathable membrane, stainless fixings and our 10-year workmanship guarantee. See our replacement service page.
NHL 3.5 hydraulic lime mortar for all pre-1920 masonry — this is non-negotiable. Cement mortar on period brickwork traps moisture and causes frost spalling, accelerating deterioration. Post-war chimneys with harder engineering brick: standard cement mortar is appropriate. We specify correctly for every chimney based on its age and brick type. See our repointing service.
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.
South Marston sits on the flat Thames clay vale, fully exposed to north-easterly weather systems crossing from the Cotswolds with no shelter. This eastern exposure creates different wind damage patterns to western Swindon, with east-facing gable ends and verge tiles most vulnerable.
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 South Marston'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.
South Marston's north-easterly exposure is distinct from western Swindon. We specify enhanced verge fixings on east-facing gable ends where the cold Cotswold fronts hit hardest. The old village properties get the same period-appropriate care as our conservation area work in Highworth and Cricklade.
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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 east of Swindon near the Honda site. Mix of period and modern stock. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Swindon Borough Council; allow a few working days on streets like High Street, Old Vicarage Lane, Thornhill 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. Flat, open farmland exposure from the east and north-east.
Last updated: August 2026
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0179 329 7084