Natural Slate Roofing

Slate Roofs in Yorkshire

New slate roofs, re-slating and slate repairs, with each slate fixed so the courses run straight and the roof sheds water for years.

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Slate Roofs

Re-Slating in Yorkshire

Slate is one of the longest lasting roof coverings there is, which is why so many older houses still have it. The weak point is usually the fixings rather than the slate: nails corrode over time, slates slip out of their courses and the roof starts to let water in.

Re-slating strips the roof, renews the membrane and battens, and lays the slates back in true courses with new fixings. Sound original slates can often be reused alongside new ones, and slipped or broken slates on an otherwise good roof can be repaired individually.

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Slate Roof Work

Slate Roof Work Covered

New slate roofs, full re-slating and repairs to existing slate roofs.

Slates stripped and sorted
Sound slates kept for reuse
New breathable membrane
New treated battens
Slates laid in true courses
New fixings throughout
Ridges and valleys renewed
Slipped and broken slates replaced

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us for Your Slate Roof

Slate work that respects how the roof was built, with every slate fixed so it stays put.

Laid in True Courses

Each slate is graded and fixed so the courses run straight and every joint is covered by the slates above.

Reuse Where Sound

Good original slates can go back on the roof alongside new ones, keeping the character of the house.

Repairs or Re-Slating

A few slipped slates are repaired; a roof with widespread slipping is better re-slated, and you are told which.

The Owner on the Job

Evian Roofing is owner run, so the person who surveys your slate roof is responsible for the finished work.

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How It Works

From Survey to New Slates

The general stages of slate work. Timings depend on the size of the roof and the weather.

First Contact

Call or send the form with what you have noticed, such as slipped slates or a leak, or the work you want.

Slates Surveyed

The slates, fixings, battens and details are checked to see whether repairs or re-slating make sense.

Your Quote

You receive a quote for the slate work, including whether original slates can be reused.

Slating Carried Out

Slates are stripped, sorted and laid back with new and reclaimed slates on new battens and membrane.

Reviewed with You

We review the completed work with you and confirm everything has been done as agreed.

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FAQs

Slate Roof Questions

Why Do Slates Slip Off a Roof?

Usually because the nails holding them have corroded, a condition often called nail sickness. The slates themselves may still be sound, but once the fixings fail they slide out of their courses.

Should I Repair My Slate Roof or Have It Re-Slated?

A handful of slipped or broken slates on a sound roof can be repaired. When slates are slipping across the whole roof, the fixings are failing everywhere and re-slating with new fixings is the lasting answer.

Can My Original Slates Be Reused?

Often, yes. Slates are checked as they come off, and sound ones are reused alongside new slates, which keeps the look of the roof and avoids waste.

What Is the Difference Between a Slate Roof & a Tile Roof?

Natural slate is thin, very long lasting and suits older and period houses. Concrete and clay tiles are thicker, come in many profiles and usually cost less to lay. Both need sound battens and membrane underneath.

What Affects the Cost of a Slate Roof?

The size and pitch of the roof, how many slates can be reused, the type of new slate, the details such as valleys and dormers, and the access needed. The quote follows a survey of the roof.

How Do I Get a Quote for Slate Roofing?

Call 0800 158 8240 or send the quote form with your postcode. A visit is arranged to survey the roof before the quote is prepared.

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