Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Newcastle Upon Tyne & The North East

Get Started

Slate and Tile Roofing in Heron House

Slate and tile roofs offer timeless aesthetic appeal combined with exceptional durability against North East weather. GB Roofing Ltd provides skilled installation and repair services for both traditional and modern properties.

When You Need Slate and Tile Services

Slipped, cracked, or missing slates and tiles leave your roof deck exposed to rain and wind. Sagging rooflines indicate structural fatigue in the timber battens or rafters beneath the tiles. Damaged or crumbling mortar in ridge tiles requires immediate repointing to prevent leaks. Granules filling your gutters from aging concrete tiles signal the end of their protective lifespan.

How We Do It

We assess the roof condition to identify damaged tiles, slates, and underlying timber battens. We strip away damaged sections carefully to protect the surrounding structure and breathable underlay. We fix treated timber battens and securely nail or clip new slates and tiles to match your existing roof. We finish with mortar bedding on ridges and valleys, cleaning up the site thoroughly upon completion.

What to Expect

Repairs usually take less than a day, while full slate or tile roof replacements take 3 to 7 days depending on property size.

Slate and Tile Roofing FAQs

Natural slate offers unmatched longevity and character lasting over a century, whereas concrete tiles provide a cost-effective, versatile option with a 50-plus year lifespan.
Yes, we source reclaimed natural slates that match the exact dimensions, color, and texture of your existing roof.
Roof tiles typically slip when the galvanized nails or copper wire ties corrode over decades of exposure to moisture.
Yes, we respond to storm damage across Newcastle Upon Tyne to make roofs safe and watertight immediately.