Winchcombe is one of the most characterful Cotswold market towns — and one of the most demanding for roofing work. The stone slate buildings on the high street, the complex lead valley work on period properties, and the conservation area material restrictions all require specialist knowledge. We work regularly in Winchcombe and carry out the full spectrum of work from standard repairs to listed building lead replacement.
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📞 Call Now: 0124 235 2251We're roofers covering Winchcombe and the surrounding Cotswold villages, experienced in the stone slate, natural slate and conservation-area work its historic cottages and townhouses need. Matched materials, free surveys, 10-year guarantee. Call 0124 235 2251.
We cover all roofing services across Winchcombe and Gloucestershire. The same team, the same standards and the same guarantee as on our Cheltenham work.
Missing tiles, slipped slates, failed flashings and blocked valleys. Fast diagnosis and honest pricing. No call-out fee. From £150.
Find out more →Full re-roofs using quality materials matched to your property. Conservation area compliance where required. 10-year guarantee. From £4,000.
Get a Quote →GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber for garages and extensions. Long-lasting, correctly drained. Free survey. From £800.
Find out more →24/7 emergency response to Winchcombe and surrounding Gloucestershire. No call-out fee, same-day weathertight fix.
Find out more →Cleaning, repair and replacement. Cast iron for period properties. Free survey. From £80.
Get a Quote →Repointing, lead flashings, pot replacements. Lime mortar on conservation area and period properties. From £150.
Find out more →Free survey and written quote. No call-out fee.
Winchcombe is a Cotswold stone town, much of it in a conservation area, with the irregular, valley-rich roofs typical of old stone cottages. The detailing matters as much as the covering here.
When you might not need major work: Winchcombe's stone roofs are long-lived, so a sympathetic repair or relay usually beats replacement — and conservation-area rules often require the matched-material approach we'd recommend anyway. See our repair-or-replace guide for the honest test.
The Cotswold stone tiles used on older Winchcombe buildings are not a homogeneous product — they are split and graded limestone of varying thickness, and they delaminate from frost action over decades. When a Cotswold stone slate needs replacing, matching the size, thickness and colour is important, particularly in the conservation area. We source appropriate reclaimed or new stone to match.
Lead work in Winchcombe is more complex than in modern suburban settings. Period buildings here often have swept valleys, soaker and flashing combinations at multiple dormers, and chimney arrangements that have been repaired and modified over centuries. Getting this work right requires time and experience — we do not rush lead replacement on Cotswold properties.
Cotswold stone slate delamination from frost is the primary repair call on the oldest properties. Lead valley and flashing failure on complex period geometries is the most technically demanding repair type in the town. Ridge and hip mortar failure from frost cycling at this altitude completes the typical repair picture, with material matching required in the conservation area.
We're based in Cheltenham and cover all of Gloucestershire. All nearby towns are within our standard service area.
Most Winchcombe roofing is worked from a tower or roof ladder; scaffold is specified only where a job needs safe standing time at height, and we arrange it. Scaffold is specified for: re-roofs, chimney and valley work, or anything beyond a day at height - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Winchcombe's compact historic centre and conservation-area stone cottages mean tight street access; scaffold and skips on the High Street and its offshoots need Tewkesbury Borough Council permits and neighbour-aware setting out. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Tewkesbury Borough Council; allow a few working days on streets like the High Street, Vineyard Street, Gloucester Street where space is tight.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof repairs | £150–£900 | Slipped tiles to valley rebuilds |
| Full re-roof | £5,000–£15,000+ | By size, covering and pitch |
| Flat roofing | £800–£6,000 | Repair to warm-deck rebuild |
| Chimney repairs | £150–£800+ | Repointing to rebuild |
| Guttering & roofline | £80–£3,500 | Clean, repair or replace |
Worked example: A typical mid-size job — a rebuilt valley plus a few slipped tiles on a semi in the Gloucestershire area — runs around £600–£750 including access.
No deposit on repairs under £500; re-roofs on staged payments with nothing before materials are on site. Free written quotes, no call-out fee.
Covering GL54 and surrounding postcodes.
"Had the stone slates replaced on the north side of our listed Cotswold property. They sourced matching reclaimed stone, followed the planning requirements and produced work that is indistinguishable from the original. Excellent craftsmanship."
"Lead valley replacement on our period cottage. Old valley had been partially repaired by a previous owner with inappropriate materials that were failing. Proper replacement with heavy gauge dressed lead. Watertight for the first time in years."
"Ridge repointing on our Edwardian house on the edge of town. They used an appropriate lime-based mortar for the age of the building rather than hard cement. Several sections had been cement-pointed before which was causing spalling. Corrected properly."
Roof repairs in Winchcombe typically cost £150–£900 depending on the scope of work. Full roof replacements range from £4,000–£15,000 depending on property size and materials. We provide free, no-obligation quotes across Winchcombe and the surrounding area.
Yes. We offer same-day emergency call-outs to Winchcombe and the surrounding Gloucestershire area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 0124 235 2251 any time.
Winchcombe is within our standard service area from our Cheltenham base. There is no call-out surcharge for Winchcombe and we respond to emergencies in the area as quickly as to Cheltenham itself.
Cotswold stone tile delamination from frost action on the oldest properties. Lead valley failures on the complex multi-gabled geometries of period buildings. Ridge and hip repointing required more frequently than lower-altitude locations. Conservation area restrictions require matching stone or appropriate natural materials.
Winchcombe roof surveys are free of charge. You receive a written condition report with photographs and a clear description of any work required, with no obligation to proceed. Call 0124 235 2251 to arrange.
All our roofing work carries a 10-year written workmanship guarantee. We are NFRC registered and carry £5m public liability insurance. The guarantee is transferable if you sell the property.
Yes. We carry stock of the most common tile profiles used across Gloucestershire and can source matched reclaimed slate for period properties. We inspect and advise on matching at the free survey stage before any work begins.
No call-out fees. No obligation. A straight answer from a roofer who knows Winchcombe.
0124 235 2251