Slate Roofs by Revive Roofing & Repairs in Stirling

Family Run Roofers in Stirling

Slate Roofs in Stirling

Family run and fully insured, with over 20 years' experience, we re-slate roofs in natural slate, reusing sound slates and renewing rotten sarking boards.

Over 20 Years' Experience
Family Run & Fully Insured
Free Quotes & Surveys
24 Hour Emergency Service

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Over 20 Years' Experience
Family Run & Fully Insured
Free Quotes & Surveys
24 Hour Emergency Service

New Roofs

Natural Slate Re-Roofing

Re-slating strips a slate roof, checks the timber sarking boards it is nailed to and relays it in natural slate. Slates often outlast the nails holding them, so it is usually the right call once rusted nails start letting slates slide down the roof, or when damp sarking shows water has been getting past the covering for some time.

Spanish slate on cost, Welsh where older houses need a match
Sound slates stripped by hand, sorted and reused
Correct head lap for the pitch, with nails or hooks
Rotten sarking cut out and replaced before slating starts

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Over 20 yearsfamily run, fully insured

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us for Slate Roofs

Slate Roofs work by Revive Roofing & Repairs

Over 20 years

A family run company with over 20 years' experience

You deal directly with the family that runs the business, from the free survey to the final review of the completed work.

Sound slates salvaged

Slates are stripped by hand and sorted on the scaffold, so every sound one goes back on your roof and you pay for less new slate.

Sarking renewed first

Rotten sarking boards are cut out and replaced before any slating begins, so the new and salvaged slates are nailed into sound timber that holds them.

Slating set out correctly

Slating is slow, careful work, and our over 20 years' experience in home improvements goes into getting the head lap, gauge and fixings right for your pitch.

Free survey from the loft

The free survey covers the slates outside and, where we can reach it, the sarking from inside the loft, so the quote reflects the real condition of the roof.

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Call us or send the quote form, and we will arrange your free survey at a time that suits you.

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What’s Included

What Our Slate Roofs Service Includes

Careful strip with sound slates set aside
Inspection and renewal of rotten sarking
New Spanish or Welsh natural slate as needed
Fixing with slate nails or slate hooks
Ridges, hips and valleys finished to match
Lead flashings at abutments and chimneys

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Our Work

Our Slate Roofs Work

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When To Call Us

Signs You Need Slate Roofs

The signs homeowners most often notice before they contact us about this work.

Slipped slates

Slates sliding down the roof or lying in the guttering usually mean the nails have corroded, and more will follow.

Soft or rotten sarking

Damp staining on the underside of the boards, or boards that feel soft from the loft, point to water getting past the slates.

Lots of tingle repairs

Slates held on with lead or copper strips show a roof that has been patched many times and is nearing a full re-slate.

Flaking or splitting slates

Some slates split into layers or flake at the edges with age, letting water through even when they look in place.

Pricing

Slate Roofs Costs

Every roof is different, so we price yours after a free survey. These are the factors that move the figure most for this kind of work.

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Spanish or Welsh slate

Welsh slate generally costs more than Spanish, and the grade and size of slate chosen also affect the price.

How much can be salvaged

The more of your existing slates that are sound enough to reuse, the less new slate needs buying.

Condition of the sarking

Sarking that is mostly sound keeps costs down, whereas widespread rot means more boards to replace before slating can start.

Roof size and detailing

Larger roofs, steep pitches, dormers, valleys and chimneys all add to the time spent slating.

How It Works

How Our Slate Roofs Service Works

Step 1

Survey and slate choice

We look at the slates, the sarking from the loft and the roofs nearby, then quote with a recommendation on salvage and new slate.

Step 2

Strip and sort

The slates come off by hand and are sorted on the scaffold, with broken or flaking ones discarded and good ones kept for reuse.

Step 3

Sarking and preparation

With the boards exposed, any rotten sections are cut out and replaced, and the roof is prepared and marked out for slating at the right gauge.

Step 4

Slating and finishing

New and salvaged slates are laid and fixed and the ridges and leadwork completed. Before the scaffold comes down, we review the completed work with you on site, so that together we can confirm everything has been done as agreed.

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FAQs

Slate Roofs FAQs

Can my old slates be reused?

Often a good share of them can. Natural slate outlasts the nails holding it, so we strip carefully and check each slate for cracks, flaking and worn nail holes. Sound slates go back on, and new slate makes up the shortfall, chosen to sit well alongside the old.

What is sarking and why does it matter?

Sarking is the layer of timber boards fixed across the rafters that slates are nailed to on many Scottish roofs. It stiffens the roof and holds the fixings, so if boards have rotted, slates will not stay put. We renew rotten sections before the new slating goes on.

Is Welsh slate worth the extra over Spanish?

It depends on the house and your budget. Welsh slate has a distinctive colour and a long track record, and it can be the better match on an older property. Good quality Spanish slate is widely used and performs well. We explain the difference and give you our honest view for your roof.

How long does re-slating take?

Slating is slower than tiling because every slate is fixed individually, and sarking repairs can add time once the roof is open. We give you a realistic estimate for your roof when we quote, and keep you updated if the weather holds things up.

How do I get a quote for a slate roof?

Phone us or use the quote form and tell us a little about the roof. We come out to look at the slates and, where we can, at the sarking from inside the loft. The survey and the quote are free, and the quote gives our view on how much can be salvaged.

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Find usYard 7, Bandeath Industrial Estate, Stirling, FK7 7NP

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