Natural Welsh and Westmorland slate on Farnborough's Victorian and Edwardian housing stock can last 100 years or more. We repair, re-nail and re-slate period properties across Farnborough — sourcing matching natural slate and working to conservation area standards where required.
We cover all Farnborough postcodes (GU14) 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.
Farnborough's period housing stock includes significant natural slate roofing — particularly on Cove Road, Southwood estates, Hawley Lane where Victorian and Edwardian properties are concentrated. These roofs often have decades of life remaining with targeted repairs.
Farnborough is flat and densely built, with the highest housing density in Hampshire. This concentrates roofing demand — more properties per square mile than any surrounding area.
Widespread concrete tile failure on Cove and Southwood estates. High emergency call volume from the dense housing. Flat roof extensions on 1960s properties frequently failing.
We cover Farnborough (GU14) and surrounding areas including Cove, Aldershot, Fleet. Same-day response available Monday to Saturday. Emergency call-outs 24/7.
All slate roofing work in Farnborough 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.
Farnborough has the highest density of end-of-life concrete tile housing in Hampshire. The large post-war estates in Cove and Southwood — built between 1955 and 1970 — are now 55–70 years old. Many properties on these estates are presenting widespread surface carbonation on tiles, open ridge mortar, and flat garage roofs well past their service life simultaneously.
Slate roofing in Farnborough 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.
Farnborough's high housing density means roofing contractors are in high demand here — particularly in spring and after autumn storms. Booking ahead rather than waiting for an emergency is good practice for Farnborough homeowners.
The dense suburban tree planting on Farnborough's 1960s estates generates significant leaf fall every autumn. Gutter and valley clearance is the most important annual maintenance task for properties on these estates.
"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 Farnborough'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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