Roofers in Clitheroe
Clitheroe is about eleven miles from us, over towards the Ribble Valley, and the roofing there is noticeably different from Pendle.
- Distance
- 11 miles from the yard
- Services here
- 9 of the twelve
- Ring or text
- 07840 031508
The roofs in Clitheroe
The first thing that changes is the stone. Clitheroe sits on limestone rather than the millstone grit you get across Pendle, and the older buildings are built from what was to hand. That matters for repointing, because limestone and lime mortar go together and hard cement does real damage to both.
The second thing is the housing mix. Clitheroe is a market town rather than a mill town, so alongside the terraces you have Georgian and Victorian villas, farmhouses on the edges, and a good deal of period property that has been extended and altered over two centuries. Roofs on those buildings tend to be complicated: valleys, dormers, changes of level, lean-tos added at various dates, and a lot of junctions. Junctions are where leadwork earns its money.
Coverings vary more than they do in Pendle. Welsh blue slate on much of the Victorian work, heavier stone slate on older and more rural property, and on grander houses occasionally green Westmorland slate, which is expensive and needs matching carefully if any of it has to be replaced.
The conservation area covers much of the historic centre, and the castle sits above it. If your property is in it, or listed, what goes back on the roof is not entirely your choice. That is worth knowing before you get quotes, because a quote based on the cheapest available tile is not a quote for a job you will be allowed to do.
Out towards Waddington, Chatburn, Pendleton and Whalley you are into village and farm property, often exposed, often old, and often with roofs that have been repaired in half a dozen different ways over the years.
What we do in Clitheroe
Roof repairs
Leaks, slipped and broken slates, storm damage, failed flashing and cracked cement. Most roofs we look at need a repair rather than a replacement.
Read moreEmergency roof repairs
Water coming in now. We make the roof safe and watertight first, then talk about the permanent fix once it is dry.
Read moreRoof slating
Welsh blue slate and Yorkshire stone slate. Individual slates, patch areas, and full re-slates on the stone terraces round here.
Read moreRoof tiling
Concrete and clay tiles. Re-bedding ridges, replacing cracked tiles, and full re-tiles on the post-war housing.
Read moreFlat roofs
Extensions, dormers, garages and porches. Repairs where a repair will hold, replacement where it will not.
Read moreLeadwork
Flashings, valleys, box gutters and bay roofs, in properly dressed lead rather than cement or mastic.
Read morePointing and repointing
Ridges, hips, verges and stonework. Failed pointing lets water in long before it starts to look bad.
Read moreGuttering
Clearing, repairing and replacing gutters and downpipes. An overflowing gutter will damage a wall faster than most people expect.
Read moreVelux windows
Roof windows supplied and fitted, and flashed properly so they do not leak in three years.
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Questions we get from Clitheroe
On a solid stone wall, almost certainly. A solid wall gets rid of damp by letting it evaporate out through the joints, and cement stops that happening. The water then leaves through the face of the stone instead, which spalls and crumbles. It is slow, expensive and permanent damage.
Usually through salvage, and we will tell you before you commit whether a match is realistic or whether a repair is going to show.
What our customers say
Read the reviews, then ring us and see if we match up.
Alex replaced our leaking guttering. The guttering was measured, ordered and all replaced within a week! The job was done very professionally and at a great price! Great guys, who left the area spotless, when finished. Fantastic job! Great, honest, genuine tradesman. We would highly recommend to all!!!!!
We met Alex by chance one rainy afternoon on the local canal towpath. We were both sheltering from the rain under the same bridge. My husband and I had, earlier, been discussing our garage roof which was new a few years ago, but which had been leaking for some time. We think our chance meeting with Alex was meant to happen as, for some reason, I mentioned our leaky roof to him. We have always had difficultly finding reliable…
Excellent job, lovely people, very good roofers and sensible prices
Absolutely brilliant service from start to finish. The work was completed to a really high standard they were reliable, professional and tidy throughout. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and the finished roof looks fantastic. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, hardworking roofer. Thank you to Alex, Jeff, Ryan & Junior Kath & Eric at Number 6
Great job done by Alex, Jason and Alfie on our chimney stack and roof. They provide a very professional friendly, service and are a pleasure to work with. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services. Thank you so much.
Excellent work done by a superb team. Alex, Geoff and Luke have done an incredible job on my roof and front of house. The roof no longer leaks (when living in Preston that's an important thing!) and the front of the house appearance has been transformed from an old tired look to a clean and more modern feel. They provide great advice, give you a quote detailing what they are going to do and then crack on and do a brilliant job…
Alex replaced our guttering, reset all the ridge tiles on the roof and capped the chimney properly. Alex and Luke were a breathe of fresh air to deal with. Alex was very friendly, he kept us informed of progress and what they were doing. He attended at the specified time and always kept everything clean and tidy. Quotes were accurate and were stuck to. Quality work throughout so if you want half a job doing don't call him. Personally I…
Alex and Geoff took great care inspecting the roof and deciding on a plan of action. Geoff and Luke worked seamlessly together to repair the numerous faults they discovered. They were cheerful and courteous at all times and were always ready to explain how the work was progressing and the issues they were dealing with as they arose. Jason and Alfie did a good job with the rendering. Photographs were provided, documenting their…
Alex and Luke have pointed our chimney and replaced pots. All the ridge tiles have been removed and replaced. Nothing has been too much trouble for these guys. We are more than happy with the end result. Totally reliable and trustworthy. Very friendly lads. I would 100% recommend their services.
Alex has just repaired chimney (putting right someone else’s bad work mainly) and ridge. Used Alex before after storm in 2022 brought guttering down on my 300 yr old cottage. Measured, made and fitted within about a week thankfully after months of others roofers either not showing or making out how difficult the job was
Very pleased indeed. Alex was responsive, helpful and, as chance would have it, was able to do the repair to the guttering at our daughter's bungalow, promptly. The charge was minimal for two tradesmen. Would certainly use again and have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Alex and his team did a first class repair job on my roof. Excellent value for my money. Kept me informed at all stages of the job, clean and tidy on completion.
Two counties, most weeks
We are in Nelson, so Pendle is our own doorstep, but we are out across Lancashire and Craven most weeks.
If you are not sure whether you are in range, ring and ask. We would rather tell you honestly than have you wait in for a quote that was never coming.
Nelson
Our base
Whitefield · Bradley · Marsden · Little Marsden · Southfield
Burnley
5 miles from the yard
Burnley Wood · Rosegrove · Brunshaw · Ightenhill · Whittlefield
Colne
2 miles from the yard
Waterside · Primet Bridge · Vivary Bridge · Cotton Tree · Trawden
Clitheroe
11 miles from the yard
Low Moor · Henthorn · Brungerley · Waddington · Chatburn
Barnoldswick
7 miles from the yard
Coates · Salterforth · Kelbrook · Earby · Thornton-in-Craven
Skipton
13 miles from the yard
Middletown · Broughton Road · Horse Close · Greatwood · Carleton
Also out to Barrowford, Brierfield, Padiham, Trawden, Earby, Whalley, Gargrave and the villages between.

