Full roof replacement in Onslow Village — conservation-grade clay tile re-roofs on 1930s detached and semi-detached properties. Lime mortar, period profile matching, 10-year guarantee. Free survey.
A full re-roof in Onslow Village is one of the more demanding jobs in the Guildford area — not because the work is technically complex, but because the expectations are high. Onslow Village residents expect the finished roof to look exactly right on properties that were designed with architectural coherence in mind. That means matching the plain clay tile profile precisely, lime mortar throughout, mechanically fixed ridge tiles, and proper lead detailing at the valleys, abutments and chimney stacks.
The underlying structure on Onslow Village's 1930s properties is typically sound after 90 years — these were built with good-quality timber and proper details. What needs replacing is the felt underlay — original 1930s felt is long beyond its service life — and the battens, which we replace with treated softwood. The clay tile covering is usually retained if sound, or replaced in matched profile if the existing tile is degraded or unavailable in sufficient quantity to patch.
Our standard specification for Onslow Village re-roofs: new breathable felt throughout, new treated 38x25mm battens, existing clay tile relaid where sound (or replaced in matched profile where not), lime mortar or mechanical fixing on ridge and hips, code 5 lead in all valleys and abutments, and chimney stacks repointed in lime mortar using the scaffold while it's in place. This is the specification the property deserves and the one that will last another 50–70 years.
Free quote — no obligation. No call-out fees.
“Re-roof on our 1930 detached on Applegarth Avenue. Full strip, new felt and battens, existing tiles relaid (all sound), ridge mechanically fixed, two chimneys repointed in lime. Finished in five days. The roof looks exactly as it should — not a concrete tile in sight.”
“Our tiles were original 1930 stock and too many had cracked to relay. They sourced Rosemary plain clay in the correct profile, matched the colour closely and the result is virtually indistinguishable from the original. A credit to the village.”
“Had three quotes. These were not the cheapest but they were the only ones who specified lime mortar and matched the tile correctly. On a house like this you pay for quality once. Highly recommended to anyone in the village.”
3-bed semi: £8,000–£11,500 in matched clay tile. 4-bed detached: £12,000–£17,000. Conservation reclaimed clay adds £1,500–£3,000 to the material cost. All prices include scaffold, lime mortar specification, lead work and waste disposal. Free itemised quote after survey.
Like-for-like clay tile replacement is generally permitted development in Onslow Village, though proximity to the conservation area boundary means it's worth checking with Guildford Borough Council for any material change. We advise on this during the survey visit as standard.
Yes, where they are sound — and this is usually the most cost-effective route. We inspect tiles during the strip and retain everything that passes a tap test and visual inspection. Broken or degraded tiles are replaced in matched profile. Retaining original tile significantly reduces material cost and maintains the authentic character of the property.
3-bed semi: 4–5 days. 4-bed detached: 5–8 days. Properties with complex chimney work or multiple hips add a day. We programme the job clearly in the quote and maintain contact throughout.
For like-for-like replacement in the same material, planning permission is not typically required. Conservation area properties and listed buildings may need prior approval or Listed Building Consent. We advise on planning position during the survey visit.
A re-roof creates noise and requires scaffold but does not require you to vacate. We clear all debris at the end of each working day and maintain access throughout. Most Guildford re-roofs are completed in 3-5 working days.
Major manufacturers such as Marley and Sandtoft offer 30-year product guarantees on clay and concrete tiles, in addition to our 10-year workmanship guarantee. These transfer with the property if you sell.
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