07400 418340info@drsmithbuilding.co.uk Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat by arrangement 07400 418340 HomeAboutServices Areas Our WorkContact07400 418340Request Free Estimate Home/Services/Pitched RoofingPitched Roofing · Highworth · Swindon · Cotswolds # Pitched Roof Repairs& Full Re-Roofsin Swindon, Highworth & the Cotswolds Tile and slate pitched roofing: full re-roofs, ridge and hip repairs, storm-damage response, chimney flashings. Done by the same family that lays the brickwork below. (We don't take on flat roofing.) Request a Free Estimate Call 07400 418340 40 years in the trade · Family-run · Free site visits · Fully insured 40 yrs on the tools since 1988 3 family team on every job 3–5 days for a written estimate £5m public liability insured Overview ## Pitched roofing done properly: because the wall below only stays dry if the roof above does. Roofing is where the whole building's weather protection succeeds or fails. Slipped tiles, tired ridge mortar, blocked or split lead flashings, spongy sarking: all of them let water in, and once water is in the roof space the damage compounds fast. We take on pitched roofing as the natural extension of the brickwork we lay: same team, same standard. ### What the service covers Full re-roofs in concrete and clay tile and natural or man-made slate. Individual tile and slate replacement. Ridge and hip repairs including dry-ridge upgrades. Verge and eaves repairs. Chimney flashing renewal and repointing above the roofline. Storm-damage response. Lead flashings and soakers. Sarking membrane and batten replacement during re-roofs. (We do not take on flat roofing: for that we recommend a trusted local flat-roofing specialist.) ### Who it's for Homeowners with a roof that's on its last decade. Landlords with leak reports. Buyers who've had a survey flag roof age or condition. Anyone chasing a leak that keeps coming back. Owners of Cotswold-fringe properties whose slate or clay roof needs matching properly on repair. ### When it's needed Slipped or missing tiles/slates. Water staining on upstairs ceilings. Sagging ridge line. Mortar falling out of ridge tiles or verges. Chimney flashings pulled away. Roof age past forty years and starting to look tired. Post-storm damage. Extension needing new roof to tie into the existing. ### Why the trade matters A leaky roof damages more than plasterboard. Wet timbers rot, insulation fails, electrics get compromised, and eventually structural timbers weaken. Roofing is the one trade where a small delay reliably costs a large amount of money. The cost of getting it wrong ## The consequences of ignoring roof issues. Water finds the weakness. Once it's in, damage compounds monthly. ### Wet timbers rot Rafters, purlins and battens hold the roof up. Sustained damp turns structural timbers into structural liabilities. ### Insulation stops working Wet loft insulation is worse than no insulation: it loses R-value and holds moisture against the ceiling below. ### Ceilings stain, then sag, then fall Ceiling stains are stage one. Sagging plasterboard is stage two. Falling in is stage three. ### Electrics become dangerous Loft cabling and downlighters exposed to water are a fire risk long before the leak is visible. Common mistake, Common mistake: patching the same section repeatedly instead of dealing with the underlying cause (usually a flashing or ridge issue, not the tile everyone keeps replacing). Our process ## Our pitched-roofing process. Four steps, same as every trade we run. - 01 ### Site visit & roof inspection Where safe, ladder inspection from eaves; otherwise binoculars from ground and drone-based photos on request. We diagnose the actual cause, not the visible symptom. - 02 ### Written estimate Itemised: labour, tile/slate supply, membrane, batten, ridge system, flashings and scaffold: in 3–5 working days. - 03 ### Scaffold, strip & re-cover Scaffold up, weather protection ready, roof stripped, sarking membrane and battens replaced as required, tiles or slates re-laid to correct laps and bond. - 04 ### Ridge, flashings & sign-off Dry-ridge or mortared ridge to spec, lead flashings dressed properly, cleared down, scaffold struck. We walk the roof line with you before invoicing. The benefits ## Why our approach to pitched roofing pays off. ### Diagnose before you replace We're honest when a repair will do: and honest when it's time for a full re-roof. ### Right tile, right laps Correct headlap for the pitch, tiles sourced to match existing where possible on repairs. ### Modern ridge and verge systems Dry-ridge fitting where appropriate: no mortar-cap failures a decade in. ### Flashings that actually flash Lead flashings dressed, welted and pointed properly at chimneys, abutments and valleys. ### Same team as your walls Because we lay brick too, chimney rebuilds and roof flashings integrate cleanly: one job, one team. ### Insurance-ready £5m public liability and full paperwork for insurance-claim work. In detail ## Pitched roofing, in detail. What we cover, what we don't, and where the technical decisions live. ### Tiles and slates Concrete interlocking tiles, plain clay tiles, machine-cut and reclaimed natural slate, and fibre-cement slates for like-for-like replacement. Matching tile to existing pattern and colour is a big part of a good repair; we source and match rather than swap for whatever's on the merchant's shelf. ### Membrane, batten and ventilation Breathable sarking membranes correctly overlapped and taped. Treated tile battens gauged to the correct centres for tile choice. Roof ventilation at eaves and ridge to modern standards so the loft space breathes. ### Ridge, hip and verge Dry-ridge and dry-verge systems fitted to spec where appropriate. Traditional mortared ridge on matching properties where the style demands it. Hip irons and bonnet hips for hipped roofs where the geometry calls for it. ### Flashings and chimney work Lead flashings, soakers, back gutters and step-flashings dressed and welted correctly at all abutments. Chimney repointing and rebuild above the roofline as part of the same job: no returning to argue about which trade owns the leak. ### What we don't take on Flat roofing (felt, EPDM, GRP): not our trade, and we'd rather refer you to a specialist than pretend. Very large commercial roofs also outside our scope. We stay in the residential pitched-roof lane where our experience adds real value. Recent works ## Recent pitched roofing and other jobs from around the patch. See all our work Previous slideNext slide Where we work ## Pitched Roofing across our patch. See all areas Pitched Roofing in SwindonPitched Roofing in HighworthPitched Roofing in LechladePitched Roofing in FairfordPitched Roofing in CirencesterPitched Roofing in FaringdonPitched Roofing in WitneyPitched Roofing in BurfordPitched Roofing in Shrivenham FAQs ## Questions we're asked about pitched roofing. Can't see yours? Ring Dale on 07400 418340. Do you do flat roofing?No, pitched only. We can recommend trusted local flat-roofing specialists if you need one. Do you repair, or only re-roof?Both. Small repairs where a repair will genuinely fix it, and full re-roofs where the roof is at the end of its life. We'll be honest about which is right. How much does a full re-roof cost?Depends on roof size, tile choice, scaffold access and whether the timbers need work. We give you an itemised written estimate after a free site visit. How long does a typical re-roof take?A standard three-bed semi is usually one to two weeks depending on weather. Larger detached properties take two to four. Do you handle chimney flashings and repointing?Yes: usually done as part of the same job since we're already up there and we lay the brickwork ourselves. Can you match old tiles or slates on a repair?We source reclaimed and matching replacement materials where possible: a mismatched patch on an otherwise good roof is a jarring thing, and worth avoiding. What about storm damage?Ring 07400 418340: for genuine storm damage we try to attend quickly to make safe and cover the roof, then quote the full repair once the weather has passed. Do you cover Cirencester and Faringdon as well as Swindon?Yes: regular working patch across Highworth, Swindon, Faringdon, Cirencester, Lechlade, Fairford, Witney, Burford and Shrivenham. Related trades ## Other work handled by the same family team. ### Guttering & Fascias Replacement guttering, fascias and soffits to keep the water off the brickwork where it belongs. Read more ### General Building Structural alterations, load-bearing work and repairs from a three-person, in-house team. Read more ### Bricklaying Fair-faced brickwork, garden walls, arches and repairs: built by the family that's been doing it since 1988. Read more Ready when you are ## Get a free estimate for pitched roofing. Free site visit at a time that suits. Written, itemised estimate in 3–5 working days. Staged payments, nothing due before we start. Request Free Estimate Call 07400 418340 Family-run since 1988 £5m public liability Free site visits Bank transfer or cash 07400 418340 info@drsmithbuilding.co.uk 329 Windrush, Highworth A three-person, family-run building firm serving Highworth, Swindon and the Cotswolds. 40 years on the tools: honest quotes, quality work, and we turn up when we say we will. 07400 418340 info@drsmithbuilding.co.uk 329 Windrush, HighworthMonday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm · Saturday: available for smaller jobs by arrangement · Sunday: closed ### Building Services - Bricklaying in Highworth & Swindon - Stone Laying in Highworth & Swindon - Extensions in Highworth & Swindon - General Building in Highworth & Swindon - Plastering & Render in Highworth & Swindon - Patios & Hard Landscaping in Highworth & Swindon - Fencing in Highworth & Swindon - Pitched Roofing in Highworth & Swindon - Guttering & Fascias in Highworth & Swindon - Kitchens & Bathrooms in Highworth & Swindon - All building services → ### Areas Covered - Builders in Swindon - Builders in Highworth - Builders in Lechlade - Builders in Fairford - Builders in Cirencester - Builders in Faringdon - Builders in Witney - Builders in Burford - Builders in Shrivenham - All areas we cover → ### Assurance - £5,000,000 public liability - £10,000,000 employers' liability - Enquiries answered within one working day © 2026 DR Smith Building. 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