How much does a Cotswold stone re-roof cost?+
Full stone re-roofs are quoted individually because so much depends on the salvage rate of the existing tiles, the pitch and complexity of the roof, and the volume of reclaimed stone required. As a broad guide, a typical stone cottage re-roof runs from £18,000 to £45,000+; large farmhouses and barns can be higher. Every quote is fixed price, in writing, and itemised — scaffold, strip-off, reclaimed and new stone, lime mortar, felt, battens, lead and disposal all listed separately.
How long does a Cotswold stone re-roof last?+
A properly installed Cotswold stone roof, laid on modern breathable felt with lime-mortar detailing, should comfortably run 80 to 100+ years before the next full intervention. The stone itself is effectively permanent; what wears out over time is the underlay, the battens and the lead flashings — all of which are refreshed at re-roof stage.
Can you reuse my existing stone tiles?+
In almost every case, yes. On a well-preserved roof we typically salvage 70 to 90% of the original stone for re-lay. Damaged, delaminated or previously mis-cut tiles are set aside, and the shortfall is made up with matched reclaimed stone or new-cut Cotswold limestone. We tell you the expected salvage rate at the survey stage.
Do I need listed-building consent or planning permission?+
Any change to the roof of a listed building normally requires listed-building consent. Like-for-like re-roofs within a conservation area may or may not need planning approval depending on the local authority and the specification. We advise on this at survey stage and can prepare specifications suitable for consent applications.
Do you use cement or lime mortar on Cotswold roofs?+
Lime mortar as standard — typically NHL 3.5, pigmented to match the existing pointing. Cement is never used on ridges, verges or abutments of a heritage stone roof; it is too rigid, cracks the stone as the roof moves seasonally, and is often refused on listed and conservation-area work.
Can you match the colour of my existing roof?+
Cotswold stone weathers to a distinctive honey-and-lichen patina over decades and no new tile will match a 200-year-old roof exactly on day one. By re-using your existing stone and topping up with weathered reclaimed tiles, we get as close as it is possible to get; any new-cut stone will weather in over the following years.
Do you work on stone barns and outbuildings?+
Yes — we re-roof and repair stone barns, cart sheds, stables and outbuildings alongside main-house work. Barn conversions with existing stone roofs are a regular part of what we do, including insulation upgrades between the rafters at re-roof stage.
Do you undertake stone-slate roofs outside the Cotswolds?+
Our patch is Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the Cotswolds. We work on Cotswold limestone, and on Stonesfield-style slates within that same geological run. For stone-slate roofs further afield (Yorkshire stone, Purbeck, Collyweston) we would refer you to a regional specialist.
Do you offer emergency cotswold stone roofing call-outs?+
Yes. For storm damage, active leaks and make-safes across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the Cotswolds, call us and we will aim to get a surveyor to you the same day. Emergency temporary works can usually be carried out on the first visit so the property is watertight before a permanent repair is scheduled.
Is the quote free?+
Yes for owner-occupied properties. For homes you have not yet bought there is a £100 pre-purchase survey fee — fully deducted from the final quote if you go ahead. Every quote is fixed price, in writing, itemised and never a day rate.
What guarantee do you offer?+
Full re-roofs carry a 15-year workmanship guarantee. Flat roofs carry a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Repairs are covered by a written workmanship warranty appropriate to the scope. All work is backed by £1M public liability cover.
How do payments work?+
A deposit secures your slot in the diary. The balance is paid by bank transfer on completion. On larger projects we offer sensible stage payments so you are never paying ahead of the work delivered.
Which areas do you cover?+
Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the Cotswolds — including Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage, Witney, Reading, Newbury, Cirencester and Faringdon. If you are close to the edge of that radius, call us — we can usually help.
