Natural Welsh and Westmorland slate is common on Heath End's older housing stock and can last 100 years or more with correct maintenance. We repair, re-nail and re-slate period properties across Heath End, sourcing matching natural slate where required.
Heath End's 1950s–1970s housing includes natural slate roofing on Burnt Hill Road and surrounding streets where Victorian and Edwardian properties are concentrated. These roofs often have decades of life remaining with targeted repairs.
Post-war and 1960s–70s estate housing. Predominantly concrete interlocking tile now 40–60 years old. Significant deferred repair demand across the area.
Nail sickness widespread on 1960s concrete tile properties. Mortar failure on ridge and hip sections. Flat roofs on garages well past service life. Gutter blockages from mature trees.
Heath End sits on the northern edge of Farnham between the town and Aldershot. Facing north-east — cold winters with frost penetration into unrepaired pointing.
Heath End has one of the highest concentrations of end-of-life concrete interlocking tile in the Farnham area from the post-war building programme. Widespread surface carbonation visible on many properties.
We cover Heath End (GU9) and all Farnham postcodes. Same-day surveys Monday to Saturday. Emergency call-outs 24/7. Call 0125 244 7622.
| Job Type | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| 1–10 slates replaced | £150–£350 |
| Re-nailing per slope | £600–£1,500 |
| Full re-slate 3-bed | £5,500–£9,000 |
| Full re-slate 4-bed | £8,000–£16,000 |
All prices include materials and labour. Written quote before any work starts. Call 0125 244 7622.
"Excellent slate roofing work on our 1950s–1970s property. Came when they said they would, did exactly what was quoted, left the place clean. Would recommend to anyone in Heath End."
"Really impressed with the knowledge of local properties. They understood exactly what our Heath End house needed and specified the job correctly first time."
"Free quote, no obligation, fair price. The work was done to a high standard and they explained everything clearly. Exactly what you want from a local roofer."
Heath End has one of the highest concentrations of 1960s concrete tile roofing in the Farnham area — the result of the post-war building programme that expanded the town northward. Properties built between 1958 and 1972 are now showing widespread surface carbonation that makes tiles increasingly porous and vulnerable to freeze-thaw damage. Many Heath End roofs are approaching the end of viable repair life.
We cover Heath End (farnham-roofers) and all Farnham postcodes from our base in Farnham. Same-day surveys available Monday to Saturday. Call 0125 244 7622 for a free written quote.
If less than 20% of slates are damaged and the rest are sound, repair or re-nailing is almost always better value than full replacement. We'll give you an honest assessment at the survey stage.
Yes in most cases. We source from suppliers carrying Welsh Blue, Welsh Grey and Westmorland Green slates common on Heath End's period housing. For small repairs we find a close match.
Nail sickness is corrosion of original iron nail fixings causing slates to slip. It's common on Heath End's pre-1950 slate properties. Re-nailing extends the roof's life 40–60 years without full replacement.
Local Farnham roofers. No call-out fee. 10-year guarantee. Written quote before we start.
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