From slipped Welsh slate on a Regency terrace to nail-sick concrete tiles on a Hester's Way semi — we carry out all roof repairs across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. Honest pricing, free quotes, no call-out fees.
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📞 Call Now: 0124 235 2251Cheltenham has three distinct roof eras — Regency/Victorian, inter-war and post-war — each with different materials and different failure patterns. We work on all of them.
Slipped, cracked or delaminated Welsh slate on Cheltenham's period properties. We source matched reclaimed or new Welsh slate and re-fix correctly. From £150 per repair.
Get a Quote →Nail-sick concrete interlocking tiles on post-war Cheltenham estates. Individual re-nailing and bedding where economical, honest assessment where replacement is better value.
Get a Quote →Failed lead flashing around chimney stacks, bay windows, dormers and abutments is the most common cause of leaks on Cheltenham's period properties. We repair and replace using code 4 lead minimum.
Get a Quote →Blocked and leaking valleys are a common autumn problem across Cheltenham. We clear, repair and re-lead or re-line valleys using mortar-bedded or dry-fix systems.
Get a Quote →Blown mortar beds on ridge and hip tiles are common after Cheltenham's freeze-thaw winters. We re-bed and point using flexible mortar, or fit dry-ridge systems for a longer-lasting fix.
Get a Quote →Listed buildings and properties in Cheltenham's Regency conservation areas require sympathetic repairs — matched materials, lime mortar, and in some cases listed building consent. We handle all of this.
Get a Quote →Roof repairs in Cheltenham typically cost £150–£400 for minor work such as slipped slates or flashing re-seals, rising to £400–£1,200 for valley or chimney repairs on period properties. We offer free written quotes, no call-out fee and a 10-year guarantee. Call 0124 235 2251.
Free, no-obligation inspection and written quote across Cheltenham.
Most Cheltenham roof problems announce themselves indoors before they're visible outside. The trick is telling a contained, repairable fault from the early signs of a roof that's reaching the end of its life.
When it is not the answer: If slates are lifting by hand across a whole slope, or more than about a third of the covering has failed, repairing tile-by-tile is money wasted — that's a re-roof or a strip-and-relay, not a repair. Read the full guide.
Cheltenham's period properties in Montpellier, Lansdown and the Pittville estate present the most complex repair work. Welsh slate on these buildings can be 150–200 years old — much of it sound, but susceptible to nail fatigue and delamination. When individual slates slip on a listed building, matching the stone requires sourcing reclaimed material from the appropriate Welsh quarry region.
The Victorian terraces of St Paul's and Fairview shifted to plain clay tiles and early concrete, which are generally more durable but suffer from mortar failures in ridges and hips after hard winters. The post-war estates at Hester's Way, Benhall and Up Hatherley present a different challenge: 1960s–70s concrete interlocking tiles fixed with galvanised nails that have now corroded, causing widespread tile movement in any significant wind.
We carry out free roof surveys across Cheltenham. We'll inspect from ground level and with binoculars, and access the roof with ladders or scaffold where needed. You'll receive a written report with photographs and a clear quote for any works identified.
These are realistic guide prices. Your written quote will be itemised and fixed.
Includes material, labour and all safety precautions. Welsh slate matching charged at cost-plus materials.
Depending on location and linear metres. Code 4 lead minimum, correctly dressed and pinned.
Lead-lined or mortar-bedded depending on existing system. Full re-line if required.
Per run. Flexible pointing compound on standard properties, lime mortar on conservation area buildings.
We inspect the roof and, crucially, trace the fault to its source — a leak showing on a bedroom ceiling often starts a metre or more away at a flashing or valley. On period stock we check the leadwork and slate condition, not just the obvious.
You get a fixed written price broken down by materials, access and VAT, with no call-out fee. If the honest answer is that the roof needs more than a repair, we'll tell you and quote that instead.
Most repairs are booked within days. We give you a firm date and, for anything weather-sensitive, keep you posted if the forecast shifts.
We work from a tower or roof ladder for most jobs, matching Welsh slate or concrete tile to the existing covering and re-dressing lead to the correct code. We fix the cause, not just the symptom.
We sheet below the work area, clear all debris and old materials, walk the finished repair through with you and hand over the written guarantee.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Slipped or cracked slates/tiles | 1–2 hours |
| Flashing or small leak repair | Half a day |
| Valley rebuild or section of leadwork | 1–2 days |
| Chimney flashing and repointing | 1–2 days |
Wet or high-wind days pause work at height — we build weather margin into every booking and weatherproof temporarily if rain stops a job mid-way.
Most Cheltenham repairs run from a tower or roof ladder with no scaffold at all, which keeps the price down. Scaffold is specified for: chimney-side repairs, full valley rebuilds, or anything needing more than a day of safe standing time at height - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Cheltenham's Regency terraces in Montpellier and Lansdown have railings, lightwells and shared party walls that limit rear access, so pavement scaffold and skip space usually need a permit. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Cheltenham Borough Council; allow a few working days on streets like Montpellier Street, the Suffolks, the terraces off St Paul's Road where space is tight.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Slipped/cracked slate or tile refix | £150–£300 | Per visit, includes access |
| Flashing re-seal or re-dress | £200–£450 | Lead or lead-substitute to code |
| Valley repair or rebuild | £400–£900 | More on period lead valleys |
| Chimney flashing repair | £350–£800 | Scaffold may be extra |
| Emergency make-safe call-out | from £180 | Temporary weatherproofing, 24/7 |
Worked example: Re-dressing failed step flashing where a rear extension meets the main slope on a Charlton Kings semi, worked from a tower: around £340 including access and waste, no scaffold.
No deposit on repairs under £500 — nothing up front. Larger repairs are invoiced on completion; nothing is ever paid before materials are on site.
The workmanship on the repaired section is covered for 10 years in writing, and any replacement slates, tiles or lead carry their own manufacturer warranties on top.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
A repair is usually a day of quiet ladder work with a small amount of tile or mortar debris — no scaffold, no upheaval. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
Repairs run year-round; if rain stops a job part-way we fit temporary weatherproofing the same day so nothing gets worse overnight. Cheltenham's sheltered vale position brings damp Cotswold-edge autumns and heavy leaf fall from the town's many mature trees, which keeps north-facing slopes slow to dry.
"Had a leak tracing job that two other roofers couldn't find the source of. These guys located it within 20 minutes — failed step flashing at the chimney base on our Victorian semi in Fairview. Fixed the same day."
"Needed Welsh slate matched for our Grade II listed terrace in Lansdown. They sourced reclaimed slate to match the existing roof exactly — the conservation officer was satisfied. Very professional."
"Lost about 8 concrete tiles in the November storms on our Hester's Way house. They re-nailed the whole back slope while they were at it as the nail sickness was widespread. Honest advice and fair price."
Minor repairs in Cheltenham — replacing a few slipped Welsh slates or re-sealing a flashing — cost £150–£400. Larger repairs such as valley replacements or repointing chimneys on conservation area properties typically cost £400–£1,200. All quotes are free and written.
Yes. We source Welsh slate to match the existing roof covering on period properties across Cheltenham's conservation areas. We also hold stock of reclaimed slate for close colour and texture matching on listed buildings.
If less than 30% of tiles or slates are damaged and the underlying structure is sound, repair is usually the right call. If the roof has widespread nail sickness, multiple failed slates, or structural timbers showing rot, a full replacement is more economical long-term. We'll give you an honest assessment at no charge.
Yes. We carry out repairs on the 1960s–70s concrete interlocking tile roofs common across Hester's Way, Benhall and similar estates. Nail sickness is widespread on this stock — we assess whether individual repairs or a full replacement is more cost-effective for your property.
Yes. We carry out free roof surveys across Cheltenham including written condition reports with photographs. No obligation and no charge regardless of what we find.
A correctly executed repair using matched materials — proper Welsh slate fixed with copper nails, code 4 lead flashings — should last 20–30 years. Quick repairs using mismatched materials rarely last more than 3–5 years.
Failed lead flashing around chimney stacks is the single most common cause — particularly on north-facing roofs. Valley blockages from autumn leaf fall are the second most common. Both are straightforward to fix once correctly diagnosed.
Free, no-obligation inspection and written quote across Cheltenham. No call-out fee.
0124 235 2251Area-specific roof repair guides across Gloucestershire — local housing stock, common failure types and typical pricing.
We provide roof repairs across Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire towns. Tap your area for local details, or call 0124 235 2251.