Residential case study
Full natural slate re-roof
Complete re-roofing • Pitched roof • Natural slate
Project overview
Problem, assessment, solution
The problem
What the customer faced
Persistent water ingress across two bedrooms after decades of patch repairs to a failing slate roof.
Survey findings
What our inspection found
Nail fatigue across the main elevation, perished mortar bedding to the ridge and hips, and a corroded lead valley allowing water behind the plasterwork.
The solution
What we recommended and carried out
Complete strip and re-roof in natural slate with new breathable membrane, treated battens, code 5 lead valleys and a dry ridge system.
Scope of work completed
- Strip existing slate covering and dispose of waste responsibly
- New breathable membrane and treated battens
- Natural slate covering, laid to manufacturer specification
- New code 5 lead valleys and flashings
- Dry ridge and dry verge systems
- Full site clean and photographic handover
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