Roof Replacement in Bradford-on-Avon
Roof Replacement Bradford-on-Avon
Bradford-on-Avon's housing stock spans period cottages in the conservation area town centre, Victorian and Edwardian terraces on the surrounding streets, and more modern housing on the town's fringes. Each requires a different approach to re-roofing, but all share one characteristic: work in BA15 must be done correctly because the planning and conservation area environment means mistakes are costly to correct and visible.
Welsh Slate Re-Roofing in Bradford-on-Avon
The dominant roofing material across Bradford-on-Avon's historic housing stock is Welsh slate, and the conservation area requires like-for-like replacement on all visible elevations. We source matching Welsh slate from approved quarries and can advise on the specific grade and texture required for properties within the BA15 conservation area. All re-roofing work includes new lead soakers, Code 5 lead valleys, new breathable felt and treated battens, and a full rafter inspection before the new roof goes on.
Clay Plain Tile Re-Roofing
Some Bradford-on-Avon properties use clay plain tile, particularly the older cottages in the town centre and the rural properties on the outskirts. We source matching clay plain tiles for conservation area and listed building re-roofs and can advise on approved suppliers as part of every survey. Full clay plain tile re-roofs include new lime mortar ridge and hip bedding as required by the conservation area specifications.
Re-Roofing Costs in Bradford-on-Avon
3-bed semi (Welsh slate): £7,500–£12,000
3-bed semi (clay plain tile): £8,000–£14,000
Detached (Welsh slate): £12,000–£22,000
All prices include scaffold, skip, materials, timber inspection and 10-year guarantee.
For a free re-roofing survey in Bradford-on-Avon call 0122 528 7924. We advise on conservation area requirements as part of every survey at no charge.
The processHow a Bradford On Avon Roof Replacement Job Runs
1. Full survey
We assess the whole roof, check what original slate can be salvaged, and confirm any conservation or listed status.
2. Written specification & quote
You get a detailed spec and fixed price covering strip, materials, and any consent needed.
3. Scheduling & scaffold
We book the job and arrange the scaffold, giving you a clear start date and duration.
4. Strip & inspect
We scaffold, strip the old covering, salvage reusable slate, and inspect and renew the timber structure as needed.
5. Re-roof & sign-off
We lay new membrane, battens, matching slate and fresh leadwork, clear the site, and hand over your 10-year guarantee.
Getting Safely onto Bradford On Avon Roofs
A full re-roof always needs scaffold for safe working and to protect you and passers-by; it's included and itemised in your quote. Scaffold is specified for: the entire job — full perimeter scaffold is standard on any re-roof - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Bradford-on-Avon's steep weavers' terraces and stone cottages climbing the hillside make access and scaffold footing a real consideration. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Wiltshire Council; allow a few working days on streets like Silver Street, Market Street, Newtown, Middle Rank where space is tight.
PricingWhat Roof Replacement Costs in Bradford On Avon
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|
| Garage/outbuilding roof | £1,800–£3,500 | Size dependent |
| Terraced house re-roof | £6,000–£11,000 | Welsh slate, scaffold incl. |
| 3-bed semi re-roof | £8,000–£15,000 | Full strip and re-lay |
| Heritage / listed re-slate | £12,000–£25,000+ | Matching materials, salvage |
| Structural timber repair | £800–£3,000 | If needed, itemised |
What moves the price
- Roof size, pitch and complexity (valleys, dormers, chimneys)
- Matching Welsh slate and lime mortar for conservation and listed stock
- Scaffold scale on Bath's taller and terraced properties
- How much original slate can be salvaged and reused
Worked example: A full re-slate of a 1930s semi in Oldfield Park, reusing sound original slate with new matching slate for the shortfall: around £11,500 including scaffold, new membrane and leadwork.
Staged payments on re-roofs — nothing up front before materials are on site, a payment at strip stage, balance on completion. Re-roofing an existing home usually qualifies for reduced 5% VAT, confirmed in writing at quote stage.
Good to knowWhat It Is Like While We Work
A re-roof means scaffold up for the duration, skip on site, and some noise during the day — but external work rarely needs you home, and we protect your garden and drives throughout. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
We never strip more than we can make watertight in a day, and temporary covering goes on every night, so your home stays protected throughout. The Avon valley here traps humidity and the tightly-packed stone terraces see accelerated moss on shaded slopes.
