Local roofing specialists covering Combe Down and surrounding BA2 area. Free no-obligation quotes, no call-out fee. 0122 528 7924
Combe Down occupies the plateau south of Bath at approximately 160 metres above sea level — significantly elevated above the city centre and the Avon valley. The housing stock includes older stone quarrymen's cottages from the period when the Combe Down stone quarries were working, Victorian terraces and Edwardian semis, and more modern 20th-century development. The stone-built properties use local Bath oolite limestone that requires lime mortar for all pointing and chimney work.
Combe Down's elevation makes it one of Bath's most wind-exposed residential areas. Ridge tile mortar failure on exposed elevations is more frequent here than in sheltered valley locations. The older limestone cottages in the historic quarrymen's area require lime mortar for all repointing — cement mortar on Bath oolite causes stone spalling. Welsh slate nail sickness is prevalent on the Victorian terrace stock. The exposed plateau position also means flat roofs on extensions face greater frost cycling than equivalent properties lower in the city.
For any roofing work in Combe Down call 0122 528 7924 — free assessment, no call-out fee.
Full re-roofs in Welsh slate, clay tile or concrete. 10-year written guarantee.
More →Combe Down's distinctive character comes from its history as the source of much of Bath's famous stone. The village grew around the stone quarries that supplied the Georgian expansion of Bath, and the oldest properties — the quarrymen's cottages around Bradford Road and Church Road — are built from the same Bath oolite that they quarried, often using the rougher grades unsuitable for building facades. These cottages have specific structural and material characteristics that require experienced handling during any roofing work.
At 160 metres above sea level, Combe Down is one of Bath's most exposed residential areas. Properties on the plateau edge face the prevailing weather without the valley shelter enjoyed by lower Bath suburbs. Ridge tile mortar failure is a leading maintenance issue — Combe Down ridges typically need re-bedding every 15 to 20 years compared with 25 to 30 years for equivalent properties in sheltered valley locations. Annual pre-winter ridge inspection is good practice for all Combe Down properties.
We cover Combe Down and the surrounding BA2 plateau area as part of our standard Bath service area. Emergency response time is typically 60 to 90 minutes from our Bath base approximately 3 miles away via Bradford Road. Free assessment visits available within 2 to 5 working days. Call 0122 528 7924.
Not every roof concern needs urgent work, and we'll always tell you honestly if it can wait. The signs worth acting on across Combe Down's housing stock are: a damp patch or stain on an upstairs ceiling after rain, a slate or tile in the garden or gutter, daylight or wet timbers visible in the loft, crumbling mortar on ridges or chimney stacks, or guttering overflowing down the wall. High on Combe Down, roofs are more weather-exposed than the valley.
When it's not urgent: a single slipped slate on a sound roof, or moss that's cosmetic rather than lifting the covering, can often be monitored or booked in at your convenience rather than treated as an emergency. A free survey settles which camp your roof is in — and whether repair or replacement is the smarter spend.
How we reach a roof in Combe Down depends on the property. Bath stone cottages and villas on the plateau, some listed, needing lime-aware access. Most repairs run from towers or roof ladders; a full re-roof or chimney job needs scaffold for safe standing time, which we always itemise in your written quote and arrange ourselves.
Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Bath & North East Somerset Council; allow a few working days on tighter streets like Church Road, North Road, The Avenue where kerb space is limited. We handle the permit paperwork and liaise with the council so you don't have to.
Indicative price ranges for the roofing work we carry out across Combe Down. Every job is quoted individually after a free survey — these are guide figures to help you budget, not fixed prices.
| Service | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof repairs | £150–£1,200 | Slipped slates, leaks, valleys |
| Roof replacement | £6,000–£15,000+ | Full strip and re-lay |
| Flat roofing | £800–£6,000 | GRP & EPDM systems |
| Guttering & fascias | £80–£3,500 | Repair, clean or replace |
| Chimney repairs | £150–£4,000 | Lime repointing, flashing, rebuilds |
| Emergency call-out | £150–£700 | 24/7, no call-out fee |
No deposit on repairs under £500. Staged payments on re-roofs — nothing before materials are on site. Re-roofing an existing home usually qualifies for reduced 5% VAT. All figures include VAT.
Every job we complete in Combe Down carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee, transferable if you sell the property. Materials — slate, membrane, GRP, guttering — 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.
Covering BA1, BA2 and surrounding postcodes.
“Excellent service in Combe Down. Prompt response, honest assessment, work done correctly. No call-out fee and a fair price.”
“Called for an emergency repair in Combe Down. They confirmed same-day attendance and had it sorted before the afternoon. Highly recommend.”
“Pre-purchase survey on our property in Combe Down. Thorough written report within 24 hours, exactly what we needed before exchange.”
Free assessments available across Bath and all surrounding Somerset and Wiltshire areas. We cover the full BA1, BA2, BA3, BS31, BA11, BA14, BA15, SN12, SN13 and SN14 postcodes. All assessments include a written condition report and a fixed-price quote before any work starts. No call-out fee. 10-year workmanship guarantee. NFRC registered and fully insured. Call 0122 528 7924 to arrange a survey within 2 to 5 working days, or for emergency attendance within 60 to 90 minutes. Our own team carries out all work — no subcontractors, no third-party lead generation. The roofer who surveys your property is the same team who completes the job.
Yes. We cover Combe Down and the surrounding BA2 area for all roofing services including repairs, replacements, flat roofing, guttering, chimney work and 24/7 emergency response.
No. We never charge a call-out fee regardless of location. You pay only for work carried out, quoted and approved before we start.
We cover Combe Down from our Bath base. Call 0122 528 7924 and we will confirm response time immediately.
Please see the local content section above for details of the specific housing stock and roofing materials common in Combe Down.
Yes. All surveys and assessments are free and no-obligation. Call 0122 528 7924 to arrange.
Yes where applicable. We advise on conservation area and listed building requirements as part of every survey.
Yes. We cover Combe Down and surrounding BA2 24/7 for emergency roofing. Call 0122 528 7924 at any time.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Free assessment and honest quote before any work starts.
0122 528 7924