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Skilled slaters for Lincoln’s slate roofs
Fixing slate is a skilled job. Every one of our roofers is experienced with slate, from replacing a single cracked slate on a terrace to re-slating a church. Slate comes in a wide range of types, thicknesses and colours, so choosing the right one to match your property matters. We’ll help you get it right.
Slate roofing services
- Slipped, cracked and missing slates replaced
- Re-fixing slates suffering from nail fatigue
- Full re-slating, reusing sound slate where possible
- New natural slate roofs
- Lead valleys, flashings and soakers on slate roofs
- Ridge and hip repairs
- Dormer and bay roofs in slate
Heritage and traditional slating
Our reputation means we work regularly on heritage sites, churches and listed buildings. Our specialists are skilled in traditional techniques that few roofers still practise:
- Collyweston slating: the traditional stone slate of the Lincolnshire, Rutland and Northamptonshire borders
- Burlington slating: the distinctive blue-grey Cumbrian slate
- Random slating: diminishing courses laid in the traditional way
- Conservation work to match original details
- Lead welding and lead burning for complex details
If your property is listed or in a conservation area, we can advise on suitable materials and work alongside your conservation officer.
Is my slate roof worth saving?
Often, yes. Good-quality natural slate can outlast several sets of nails. Many “failing” slate roofs actually have sound slates held on by rusted nails. In that case, stripping, re-battening and re-hanging the original slates on new fixings gives the roof another long life. We’ll give you an honest view after inspecting it.
How much does slate roofing cost?
The cost depends on the type of slate, whether existing slates can be reused, the size and complexity of the roof, and access. Slate repairs can be quite modest. Heritage re-slating is specialist work. Either way, you get a free written quote, and our prices are always fair and reasonable.
Related Roofing Services
Tiled Roofs
Concrete or traditional clay tiles matched perfectly to your home’s character. Perfect for robust wind resistance and versatile aesthetics.
Leadwork & Flashing
Specialist lead detailing to protect chimney basins, valleys, and wall junctions. Watertight sealing that stands the test of time.
Re-Roofs
Re-roofs in Lincoln and across Lincolnshire. We strip your old roof and rebuild it with new membrane, battens and slates or tiles. 25-year guarantee.
Roofers Lincolnshire: Your Questions Answered
How long does a slate roof last?
Good natural slate can last well over 100 years, and it’s not unusual to find slate roofs over 150 years old. The nails and battens usually fail long before the slate does.
Can you match my existing slates?
In most cases, yes. We match on type, size, thickness and colour, and can source reclaimed slate where new slate wouldn’t blend in.
Do you work with Collyweston slate?
Yes. Our specialists carry out Collyweston, Burlington and random slating, and conservation work on heritage buildings.
What is nail fatigue?
It’s when the nails holding slates corrode over time, so slates start slipping across the roof. The fix is usually to strip and re-hang the slates on new fixings and battens.
How much do slate roof repairs cost?
We give a free written quote after inspecting the roof. Our prices are always fair and reasonable.
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