Much of Clifton, Cotham, Redland and Montpelier is roofed in natural slate, and it deserves to be repaired with the same care it was laid with. We repair and re-slate period roofs using natural Spanish or Welsh slate, or carefully matched reclaimed slate where the look matters.
We work regularly in Bristol's conservation areas and can advise on what the council is likely to expect, from slate sizes to lead details and chimney work.
01 What's included
- 01Individual slate replacement with copper or stainless tingles
- 02Full re-slating with natural or reclaimed slate
- 03Matching slate size, colour and coursing
- 04Traditional lead valleys, soakers and flashings
- 05Dormer and bay roof repairs
- 06Advice for conservation areas and listed buildings
02 Signs a slate roof needs attention
- Slipped or missing slates after windy weather
- Nail fatigue: slates sliding out in rows
- Rusted or failed tingles from past repairs
- Delaminating slates that flake into layers
- Leaks around dormers, valleys and chimneys
Slate repairs are usually priced per visit, and full re-slates depend on roof size and whether you choose new or reclaimed slate. We'll show you samples and itemise the quote.
Get my fixed price03 Questions
Can you reuse my existing slates?
Often, yes. Good-quality slates can be carefully stripped, sorted and re-fixed with new nails, topped up with matching reclaimed slate. It keeps the character of the house and can save money.
Welsh or Spanish slate?
Welsh slate is the traditional choice for Bristol's period homes and lasts well over 100 years, but costs more. Good Spanish slate is a close visual match at a lower price. We'll show you both.
Do I need permission to re-slate in a conservation area?
Like-for-like re-slating usually doesn't need consent, but listed buildings do and some conservation areas have specific rules. We'll check before quoting.
New roofs & re-roofing 
Chimney repairs 
Roof repairs