Slate Roofing Kings Worthy

Individual slate replacement in Kings Worthy: £150–£400 depending on access and matching. Section repair (5–20 slates): £250–£600. Reclaimed slate sourcing may add 5–10 working days. Free survey and written quote.

We source matching reclaimed slate from Hampshire and Wiltshire reclamation specialists for Kings Worthy period properties. The match parameters are colour range, thickness, surface texture and size. We bring samples to survey for visual approval before ordering.

Kings Worthy's 1970s–80s chalk ridge estates period properties typically have Welsh Penrhyn (blue-grey) or Welsh Ffestiniog slate. Some higher-specification Edwardian properties have Cumbrian Burlington slate with a distinctive grey-green cast. We confirm the slate type at survey.

Yes — Welsh and Cumbrian quarries remain active. Reclaimed slate from demolished period properties is also available through Hampshire reclamation specialists. Spanish slate is available but has a shorter lifespan and is not conservation-compliant for Kings Worthy period properties.

Original Welsh Penrhyn slate from the Victorian period is still performing after 130+ years on Kings Worthy properties where maintained. New Welsh or Cumbrian slate carries manufacturer warranties of 80–100+ years. Spanish Pizarra: 30–50 years.

Kings Worthy has standard permitted development rules for most residential properties — confirm your specific address with the local authority. We advise on compliance at the free survey.

Yes — slates that have slipped due to nail failure but are otherwise sound can be refixed using stainless disc rivets or code 3 lead hooks. This is significantly cheaper than replacement and is appropriate where the slate itself is sound.

Stainless steel disc rivets or code 3 lead hooks are the correct modern fixing for natural slate. Iron nails corrode and release slates over time — all repair fixings we use are stainless throughout.

Yes — full natural slate re-roofing on Kings Worthy period properties including material sourcing, breathable underlay, treated battens and stainless fixings. Written quote after free survey. Allow 5–10 working days for slate sourcing before job start.

Every Kings Worthy slate roof survey covers: individual slate condition and fixing security, batten condition where accessible, felt condition from loft inspection, lead flashing condition at all chimney stacks, ridge and hip mortar, and guttering. Written report with findings categorised by urgency.