Pitched Roofing Materials
Natural Slate
Slate has been Bude's premium roofing material for centuries. Properly installed, a slate roof can last 100+ years – many Victorian properties in Bude still have their original slate roofs.
We source natural slate from Welsh and Spanish quarries, selecting grades appropriate for Bude's climate. For heritage properties, we can source reclaimed Welsh slate to match existing roofs.
Slate is ideal for:
- Period properties where authenticity matters
- Conservation areas with material restrictions
- Homeowners wanting maximum longevity
- Properties where aesthetics are paramount
Concrete Interlocking Tiles
Concrete tiles are the workhorse of modern roofing. Durable, affordable, and available in numerous profiles and colours, they suit most properties and budgets.
Leading manufacturers like Marley, Redland, and Russell offer tiles designed for Bude's weather conditions. Large format interlocking tiles speed installation while maintaining excellent weathertightness.
Concrete tiles suit:
- Most residential properties
- Homeowners wanting good value
- Situations requiring wide colour choice
- Properties not in conservation areas
Clay Tiles
Clay tiles bridge the gap between slate and concrete. Machine-made clay tiles offer consistency and affordability, while handmade clay tiles provide the irregular character prized on period properties.
Clay tiles work well for:
- Traditional Bude cottages
- Properties requiring warmer tones
- Heritage restoration projects
- Homeowners wanting premium appearance
Fibre Cement Slates
Modern fibre cement slates offer a slate-like appearance at lower cost and weight. They're consistent in size and thickness, making installation straightforward, and are available in various colours.
Pitched Roof Services
Complete Re-Roofing
Full strip and re-tile/re-slate including new battens, membrane, and fixings. See our roof replacement page for full details.
Pitched Roof Repairs
Replacing broken or slipped tiles, ridge repairs, valley work, and fixing storm damage. Most repairs completed same day.
Ridge and Hip Work
Traditional mortar bedding or modern dry ridge systems. Dry systems eliminate ongoing maintenance and won't crack or fall out like mortar.
Valley Repairs and Replacement
Valleys are vulnerable points. We repair or replace valley liners in lead, fibreglass, or proprietary valley troughs.
Verge and Eaves Details
Verges (sloping edges) and eaves (bottom edge) need proper finishing to complete the roof and prevent water ingress. We install appropriate systems for your roof type.
Working With Listed Buildings
Bude has many listed buildings with specific requirements for roofing materials and methods. We have experience working within listed building consent conditions, using traditional materials and techniques where required.
If your property is listed or in a conservation area, we can advise on appropriate materials and help navigate approval processes.