Slate Roofing

Roofing Contractor available throughout Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire UK.

Slate roofs can last decades without the need for a re-roof. the steel nails holding the slate  in position will fail long before any sign of slate erosion becomes a problem.

On ocassion slates will slip down a roof, causing rainwater to penetrate the building. This  may simply be due to incorrect fixing of the slate and can quite easily be fixed back into position. With a bit of maintenance like this you can prolong the lifespan of your roof and stop  any damage occurring to ceilings and the roof timbers on your property.
 
Sometimes, as i've pointed out, the steel nails holding your slate in position may have begun  to fail. If this is the case, then the roof will sooner or later need to be replaced.
 
There is no need to panic at this stage, envisaging a total replacement of everything on  your roof.

The general condition of the slate on an average roof means you can usually salvage and re-use roughly 75%-85% of the slate on your roof when carrying out a re-roof If it's any less than this we will always advise you of this on 1st inspection of your roof,  using pictures for you to view and terms you can understand.

We will not bog you down with  anything but our honest opinion of the condition of your roof and the simplest and most cost effective way of remedying it.