Our Services

Complete Roof Replacements

When a roof reaches the end of its serviceable life, repeated repairs can become expensive without solving the underlying problem. A complete roof replacement allows the entire roof covering to be removed so the structure beneath can be properly inspected before the new system is installed.

Elliotts Roofing NE undertakes full strip-and-recover projects using natural slate, reclaimed slate, fibre cement slate, concrete and clay tiles, as well as traditional materials on older properties.

Depending on the specification, work can include timber repairs, breathable roofing membrane, treated battens, ventilation, insulation improvements, dry ridge and verge systems, leadwork, fascia, soffits and rainwater goods.

The benefit of a full replacement is that the roof is dealt with as a complete system rather than simply repairing one visible defect at a time.

Why choose Elliotts Roofing NE?

Our team understands both traditional and modern roofing construction. We inspect what is uncovered, explain any unforeseen defects and provide clear advice before additional work is undertaken.

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Natural Slate Roofing

Natural slate remains one of the most attractive and proven roofing materials available.

When properly selected and installed, a slate roof can provide an exceptionally long service life while maintaining the traditional appearance and character of the property.

Our experience includes new natural slate roofs, reclaimed slate, Welsh slate, Westmorland slate, slate repairs and complete strip-and-recover projects.

Slate roofing is very different from simply laying modern interlocking tiles. Correct setting out, grading, headlap, fixing, slate selection and detailing all have a major effect on the finished roof.

This is an area where practical roofing experience matters.

We have decades of combined experience working with natural and reclaimed slate and understand how to create a roof that looks right as well as performs correctly.

Ideal for: period properties, traditional homes, listed buildings, conservation work, premium reroofing projects and customers wanting a long-lasting natural roof covering.

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Reclaimed Slate Roofing

Reclaimed slate can be an excellent option where maintaining the appearance and character of an existing roof is important.

Rather than automatically disposing of the original roof covering, suitable slates can often be carefully removed, graded, cleaned where appropriate and reused.

This is particularly valuable on older properties where modern replacement materials may significantly change the appearance of the building.

Our team has extensive experience assessing and working with reclaimed slate. We understand that existing slate varies in thickness, size and condition and needs to be individually considered rather than treated as a uniform manufactured product.

Where additional slate is required, we can discuss suitable matching materials wherever reasonably available.

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Heritage & Traditional Roofing

Traditional roofing is one of our specialist areas.

Elliotts Roofing NE has strong practical experience working on traditional, historic and heritage properties where the correct materials, details and workmanship are especially important.

Across our senior roofing team we have more than 60 years of combined roofing experience, including extensive experience with traditional slate roofing and older buildings.

Our heritage roofing experience includes natural slate, reclaimed slate, Westmorland slate, Yorkshire stone, traditional leadwork, lead welding, lime mortar detailing and the careful removal and reinstatement of original roofing materials.

We understand that heritage roofing is not simply about making a building watertight.

The finished roof should also respect the character, proportions and original construction of the property.

Where existing materials can reasonably be retained, we understand how to carefully strip, sort and grade them for reuse. Where replacement materials are required, we aim to specify products that are appropriate for both the building and the existing roof.

Managing Director Aaron Elliott also has construction site management qualifications incorporating conservation and traditional building experience, alongside practical roofing, surveying and site-management knowledge.

That combination allows us to consider not only the installation itself but also sequencing, temporary protection, existing building fabric, access, conservation requirements and quality control.

For owners of listed, historic or traditional properties, this provides a level of knowledge that goes considerably beyond standard modern reroofing.

Suitable for: listed buildings, conservation properties, churches, farmhouses, cottages, traditional housing, period buildings and older slate or stone roofs.

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Yorkshire Stone Roofing

Stone roofing is one of the most specialist areas of traditional roofing.

Individual stone slates vary considerably in size, thickness and weight and need to be carefully graded and positioned to create the correct roof coursing.

When an existing stone roof is stripped, usable stone should be treated as a valuable roofing material rather than ordinary demolition waste.

Our approach can include carefully stripping the existing roof, sorting and grading the stone, undertaking agreed timber repairs, installing an appropriate membrane and battens and relaying the stone in graduated courses.

Associated work can also include Code 5 leadwork, abutments, valleys, roof windows and traditional ridge detailing depending on the property.

The combination of weight, irregular materials and traditional construction means stone roofing should be undertaken by roofers who understand the material.

It is a service we are particularly proud to offer.

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Tiled Roofing

Modern tiled roofing provides a durable, practical and cost-effective solution for many homes.

We work with concrete and clay roof tiles and undertake everything from isolated repairs to complete tiled roof replacements.

A modern reroof can incorporate breathable underlay, treated battens, eaves ventilation, dry ridge and verge systems and improved roofline details to create a low-maintenance roofing system.

Tile roofing is particularly suitable where customers want a durable roof covering with a wide choice of colours, profiles and finishes.

We can advise on the appropriate tile based on the property, roof pitch, exposure and existing construction.

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EPDM Rubber Flat Roofing

EPDM is our preferred solution for many domestic flat roofing applications.

It is a highly flexible synthetic rubber roofing membrane designed specifically for long-term waterproofing.

Unlike traditional multi-layer felt systems, many domestic EPDM roofs can be covered using a single large membrane, dramatically reducing the number of joints required across the main roof area.

Fewer joints mean fewer potential weak points.

EPDM is also extremely flexible, allowing it to accommodate normal thermal expansion and contraction as the roof heats and cools throughout the year.

Another major advantage is installation. EPDM systems can be installed using cold-applied adhesives, meaning the main roof covering does not require the use of a naked flame.

That can be particularly attractive when working around timber buildings, occupied homes, extensions and confined domestic areas.

Depending on the project, we can undertake the complete flat roof construction including new wall plates, roof joists or spars, firrings, 18mm OSB decking, EPDM membrane, perimeter trims, fascia and guttering.

Why choose EPDM instead of traditional felt?

EPDM can offer several advantages:

• A large roof area can often be covered with one membrane, reducing joints.
• The material remains flexible rather than becoming brittle with normal temperature movement.
• Installation is normally cold-applied rather than torch-applied.
• EPDM requires relatively little maintenance when properly installed.
• High-quality systems can offer very long expected service lives.
• Clean black perimeter trims can give the roof a modern finished appearance.
• Manufacturer/system guarantees may be available depending on the specification.

That doesn't mean felt is a poor roofing material. Properly specified and installed felt systems remain extremely useful, particularly on certain commercial roofs, complicated details, refurbishment projects and situations where a multi-layer bituminous system is more appropriate.

We recommend the system that suits the roof rather than simply using the same material on every project.

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Felt Roofing

Modern roofing felt is very different from the basic mineral felt traditionally associated with garden sheds.

Professional multi-layer bituminous systems can provide a strong and reliable waterproof covering when correctly designed and installed.

Torch-on and self-adhesive felt systems can be particularly useful on roofs with complex details, refurbishment projects and areas where the characteristics of a reinforced bituminous membrane are beneficial.

We assess the roof construction, use and detailing before recommending either felt or EPDM.

For many straightforward domestic flat roofs, we generally favour EPDM because of its flexibility, limited number of seams and cold-applied installation. However, there are projects where felt remains the appropriate solution.

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Roof Repairs

A leaking roof does not automatically mean you need a complete new roof.

Where the surrounding roof remains serviceable, a correctly diagnosed repair can often extend its life considerably.

We undertake repairs including slipped and missing slates, broken tiles, defective leadwork, chimney flashings, ridges, hips, verges, valleys, flat roofing, storm damage and localised timber defects.

The important part is identifying why the roof is failing.

Water can travel considerable distances beneath a roof covering before becoming visible internally, meaning the location of a ceiling stain is not always the location of the roof defect.

Our roofing experience helps us assess the wider roof rather than simply replacing the first damaged slate we see.

Where we believe localised repairs are unlikely to provide a sensible long-term solution, we will explain this rather than continually charging for temporary repairs.

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Leadwork

Lead remains one of the most versatile and durable materials used in traditional roofing.

When properly detailed and installed, it can provide decades of service around some of the most vulnerable areas of a roof.

We undertake leadwork including chimney flashings, front aprons, side flashings, soakers, valleys, back gutters, box gutters, abutments and specialist weathering details.

Our practical experience also includes lead welding, allowing more complex details to be fabricated where appropriate rather than relying solely on folded or sealed joints.

Correct leadwork requires an understanding of sheet sizes, expansion, fixing, support and detailing. Incorrectly installed lead can split, creep or fail prematurely.

For heritage projects in particular, properly detailed leadwork plays an important role in preserving both performance and traditional appearance.

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Chimney Repairs & Flashings

Chimneys are one of the most common locations for roof leaks.

Problems can arise from failed lead flashings, damaged mortar, deteriorated pointing, defective chimney pots or deterioration around the junction between the chimney and roof covering.

We can undertake roofing-related chimney work including replacement lead flashings, soakers, aprons, back gutters and appropriate repointing work within the agreed scope.

Because chimney leaks can sometimes be mistaken for general roofing leaks, we assess the surrounding roof covering and details before recommending a repair.

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Velux Roof Windows

Roof windows are an excellent way of bringing natural light and ventilation into loft conversions, bedrooms, offices and other roof spaces.

We can supply and install suitable Velux roof windows together with the correct flashing system for slate or tiled roofs.

Correct installation is particularly important around the underlay, flashings, battens and surrounding roof covering because these details form part of the waterproofing system.

Where roof windows form part of a complete reroof, installing them while the roof covering is removed can often provide the cleanest installation.

Conservation-style roof windows can also be considered for appropriate traditional and heritage properties.

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Fascias, Soffits & Guttering

Fascias, soffits and gutters do much more than improve the appearance of a property.

They help protect the roof edge, support the gutter system, manage ventilation and direct rainwater safely away from the building.

We install and replace uPVC fascia, soffit, gutters and downpipes as part of standalone roofline projects or complete roof replacements.

Where existing timber fascia is defective, we can assess whether replacement rather than simply covering damaged material is required.

Roofline work can also be coordinated with eaves ventilation and felt-support trays where appropriate.

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Roofing Joinery & Timber Repairs

The roof covering is only as good as the structure supporting it.

When existing roofs are stripped, defects can sometimes be discovered in battens, boarding, rafters, spars, wall plates or other timber components.

Our roofing experience includes practical roof joinery, allowing us to deal with many of the timber elements directly associated with the roofing work.

Depending on the project, this can include new OSB decking, firrings, battens, fascia timbers, wall plates and localised structural timber replacement within the agreed scope.

Where a defect requires structural engineering or work outside our competence or contracted scope, we will advise accordingly rather than attempting an inappropriate repair.

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Dry Ridge & Dry Verge Systems

Traditional mortar-bedded ridge and verge details can deteriorate over time due to weathering and building movement.

Modern mechanically fixed dry ridge and dry verge systems reduce reliance on exposed mortar and provide secure mechanical fixing while allowing the roof to accommodate normal movement.

Dry ridge systems can also form part of the roof ventilation strategy when correctly specified.

We commonly install dry-fix systems during complete tiled and slate roof replacements and can advise whether they are appropriate for the property.

On traditional or heritage buildings, however, modern dry systems are not automatically the right solution. Where the character of the building requires traditional detailing, we can use appropriate traditional methods instead.

That distinction is important: we don't try to turn every old roof into a modern roof.

Rainwater Goods

A roof can only perform properly if rainwater is efficiently collected and discharged.

Defective gutters and downpipes can lead to overflowing water, staining, damp masonry and deterioration of fascia and soffit components.

We install and replace gutters, outlets and downpipes and can coordinate these works with fascia, soffit and full roofing projects.

Where unusually large roof areas or drainage arrangements are involved, the appropriate rainwater capacity should be considered rather than simply replacing like-for-like.

Commercial & Subcontract Roofing

Elliotts Roofing NE also provides specialist roofing services to main contractors, builders, property managers and commercial clients.

Our experience extends beyond installation itself and includes site management, surveying, estimating, RAMS, inspections, variations, progress records, commercial administration and project coordination.

We can undertake suitable labour-only roofing packages or complete labour-and-material works depending on the project.

Our particular strengths for commercial and subcontract work include slate roofing, heritage projects, leadwork, pitched roofing, EPDM and technically detailed refurbishment work.

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Traditional Roofing Is More Than Another Service to Us

A lot of roofing companies can install modern concrete tiles.

Traditional slate, reclaimed materials, Yorkshire stone and heritage detailing require a different level of knowledge.

At Elliotts Roofing NE, traditional roofing forms a significant part of our experience.

Our senior team brings together more than 60 years of family roofing knowledge, including decades spent working with slate and traditional roofing materials.

We understand how to grade reclaimed materials, maintain traditional coursing, form appropriate lead details and work sympathetically with older roof structures.

That experience is backed by modern construction management and conservation knowledge, allowing us to approach heritage work with both traditional practical skills and professional project control.

Whether we're working on a Victorian terrace, traditional cottage, listed property, church or stone-roofed building, our aim is not simply to make the roof new.

Our aim is to preserve the character of the building while giving it a roof capable of protecting it for years to come.