Natural Welsh and Westmorland slate on Aldershot's Victorian and Edwardian housing stock can last 100 years or more. We repair, re-nail and re-slate period properties across Aldershot — sourcing matching natural slate and working to conservation area standards where required.
We cover all Aldershot postcodes (GU11) and the surrounding area. Free written quotes, no call-out fee, 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Individual slipped, cracked or nail-sick slates replaced with matching natural slate. We source from specialist suppliers to match colour, texture and size.
Complete strip and re-slate with new breathable underlay and treated battens. Finished with matching natural slate and leadwork at ridges and valleys.
Sound slates with corroded fixings (nail sickness) re-nailed to extend the roof's life by 20–30 years without full replacement.
We work on listed buildings and properties in conservation areas across Hampshire where material specification and colour matching are required.
Aldershot's period housing stock includes significant natural slate roofing — particularly on Wellington Avenue, Grosvenor Road, South Aldershot estates where Victorian and Edwardian properties are concentrated. These roofs often have decades of life remaining with targeted repairs.
Aldershot sits on a low sandy plain with woodland to the south. Properties backing onto Aldershot Park and the military land face high leaf fall volume causing valley and gutter blockages every autumn.
Nail sickness on 1970s concrete tile estates. Welsh slate matching required on Victorian garrison terraces in the town centre. Lead valley failures on woodland-backed properties.
We cover Aldershot (GU11) and surrounding areas including Ash, Farnham, Farnborough. Same-day response available Monday to Saturday. Emergency call-outs 24/7.
All slate roofing work in Aldershot comes with a free written quote before we start. No call-out fee, no obligation. Call 0125 244 7622 to book.
| Job Type | Typical Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 slates replaced | £150–£350 | Matching natural slate |
| Re-nailing (per slope) | £600–£1,500 | Strip, re-nail, re-lay |
| Full re-slate (3-bed semi) | £5,500–£9,000 | Welsh slate, new underlay |
| Full re-slate (4-bed detached) | £8,000–£16,000 | Natural slate, scaffolding |
All prices include materials and labour. Written quote provided before any work starts. Call 0125 244 7622 for a free assessment.
Aldershot's Victorian garrison terraces present some of the most specific roofing requirements in the area. Original Welsh slate on properties along Wellington Avenue and the surrounding streets requires matching natural slate for repairs — and lime mortar for all pointing work. Using cement mortar on these properties causes spalling brickwork within 10 years.
Slate roofing in Aldershot rewards patience and expertise. Matching replacement slates to original stock on period properties requires knowledge of which quarries supplied the area historically — Welsh Blue and Westmorland Green are both present on local period stock — and relationships with specialist suppliers and reclaim merchants. We take slate matching seriously because the visual result matters on period properties.
The diversity of housing eras in Aldershot — from 1870s garrison terraces to 1970s council stock in South Aldershot — means local knowledge is particularly important. What's right for one property type is wrong for another half a mile away.
Properties backing onto woodland near Aldershot Park face above-average leaf fall volume every autumn. Valley and gutter clearance is critical here — blocked valleys are the primary cause of roof leaks we attend in the Aldershot area each November and December.
"Victorian terrace with original Welsh slate. They matched the replacements perfectly — you can't tell which ones are new. Excellent work."
"Had around 30 slipped slates. They re-nailed the whole back slope rather than just patching. Much better value and the right long-term approach."
"Listed building, very specific requirements. They knew exactly what was needed and sourced the right slate. Conservation officer was satisfied."
If less than 20% of slates are damaged and the rest are sound, repair or re-nailing is almost always better value. Full replacement is warranted when slates are widely delaminating or crumbling — a condition indicating end of natural life. We'll give you an honest assessment.
Yes in most cases. We source from suppliers carrying Welsh Blue, Welsh Grey and Westmorland Green slates common on Aldershot's period housing. For small repairs we find a close match; for larger areas we can source reclaimed slate.
Yes. We're familiar with Hampshire planning requirements for conservation areas and listed buildings, and can advise on appropriate materials and liaise with planning if needed.
Nail sickness is the corrosion of the original iron or steel fixings in older slate roofs. As nails corrode, slates slip — first at the tail, then falling off. Re-nailing replaces all fixings while retaining the original slates, extending the roof's life significantly.
Local roofers. No call-out fee. Written quote before we start. 10-year guarantee on all work.
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