West Country Tiling

West Country Tiling specialise in church roofs

Our experienced team of roofers used stone roof tiles to re-roof the Chancel of the Church of the Holy Cross in Babcary, Somerset. We work on historic churches throughout the South West of England. Uncover the secrets of this re-roofing project. https://www.westcountrytiling.com/specialists-in-church-roofs/

West Country Tiling specialise in church roofs Our team used stone roof tiles to reroof the Chancel of the Church of the Holy Cross in Babcary. We work on church roofs in the South West.

Do you need a specialist stone mason?

As part of our additional services, we can provide a high-quality stone masonry. Whether a church needs a new cross carving, or restoration work is required on a historic building, we trust Jan Kerr and his team to deliver every time. Read our full interview with Jan to find out more: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/stone-masonry/

Stone masonry is available as part of our additional services West Country Tiling recommends JB Kerr to delivery high quality stone masonry, stone carving, stone conservation and stone restoration work.

Wondering how to calculate your new roof cost?

We can help you work out the cost by area of coverage, so that you can decide which roof covering you is right for you. West Country Tiling offer a prompt site surveys and a rapid quotation service. Find out more: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/new-roof-cost/

How to calculate your new roof cost Wondering about your new roof costs? Find out the cost by area of coverage to help you decide which roof covering is right for you.

The history and evolution of roof tiles

A fascinating journey that spans thousands of years and multiple civilisations. Find out more about the development of the humble roof tile: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/history-of-roof-tiles/

As expert roofers based in the South West of England, we work on roofs of all sizes and are experienced in undertaking reroofs, roof repairs and roof maintenance using double lap and single lap clay roof tiles, stone, natural and modern PV slates.

The fascinating history and evolution of roof tiles The history and evolution of roof tiles is a fascinating journey that spans thousands of years and multiple civilisations.

How do I choose the right roof slates?

If you are considering roofing your house using roof slates, read our guide on how to choose the right ones for your home. https://www.westcountrytiling.com/choose-the-right-roof-slates/

West Country Tiling are experienced roofers who specialise in slate installation and can guarantee a beautiful, sustainable and long-lasting roof. Please get in touch for a quotation.

Complete reroof using stone roof slates

West Country Tiling are experienced reroofing contractors, who recently completed the reroof of a magnificent Grade II* 17th century manor house. Follow the link to see more photos of the refurbished stone roof slates: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/stone-roof-slates/

Complete reroof using stone roof slates West Country Tiling recently completed this reroof on a magnificent Grade II* manor house using stone roof slates.

West Country Tiling are proud to be NFRC Competent Roofers

As competent roofers, we will coordinate with your architect and builder to ensure that your new roof will perform well in energy consumption ratings. Find our more: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/nfrc-competent-roofer/

West Country Tiling are proud to be a NFRC Competent Roofer As a NFRC competent roofer, we will coordinate with your architect and builder to ensure that your new roof will perform well.

Roof Insulation

Did you know that 30% of any heat lost in your house is through the roof? The right roof insulation will improve the energy efficiency of your home, help reduce your energy consumption and have a long-term effect on carbon emissions. Find out more: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/roof-insulation/

Improve your home’s energy efficiency with roof insulation Did you know that 30% of any heat lost in your house is through the roof? That is why using the right roof insulation is so important.

Eco-friendly roofing materials

At West Country Tiling we are passionate about reusing and recycling roofing materials. As roofing experts, we can offer advice on which roofing materials are best for your project and a roofing material sourcing service. Find out more: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/eco-friendly-roofing-materials/

West Country Tiling uses eco-friendly roofing materials Using eco-friendly roofing materials is a commendable choice. As roofing experts, we can help source your preferred roofing materials.

Happy Easter from all of us at West Country Tiling.

We are now closed for annual leave, returning Monday 8th April.

House buyers roof guide

Buying a house? Have you ever stopped to think about your new home’s roof? The condition of the roof is crucial. A sound and well-maintained roof can add value to your home and provide peace of mind for many years to come. https://www.westcountrytiling.com/house-buyers-roof-guide/

Our team can offer expert roofing advice on homes of all sizes and we are experienced in undertaking re-roofs, roof repairs and roof maintenance.

House buyers roof guide - West Country Tiling Buying a house? Use our roof guide to find out what you should look at to ensure the roof on your new house is sound.

Looking for a “roofer near me”?

It is important for all roof repairs and re-roofs to be carried out by a certified Competent Roofer, or you may risk reducing the value of your home. Find out how to reduce your risk: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/roofer-near-me/

West Country Tiling take great pride in being reputable roofers, part of the Competent Roofer scheme, Trust Mark and National Federation of Roofing (NFRC) accredited.

Our team is experienced in carrying out re-roofs, roof repairs and roof maintenance on homes of all sizes, from large private houses to ex-council houses, from Georgian mansions to stable blocks, farm houses and garages.

Roof repairs by Competent Roofers, West Country Tiling Looking for a roofer near me? It is important to use a certified Competent Roofer, or you may risk reducing the value of your home.

Listed building reroof and repairs from West Country Tiling
Do you own a Grade I or II listed building and need your home reroofed? We carry out roofing work on domestic dwellings throughout the South West of England. Find out more: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/listed-building-reroof-and-repairs/

Listed building reroof and repairs from West Country Tiling Do you own a Grade I or II listed building and need your home reroofed? We carry out roofing work on domestic dwellings in the South West.

West Country Tiling wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We would like to thank our customers for their continued support. Read our blog for our 2023 roundup. https://www.westcountrytiling.com/merry-christmas-from-west-country-tiling/

Why do we prefer to use Rainclear cast aluminium guttering?

Because they are robust, long lasting, rust resistant and come in a range of powder coated colours. Find out more about this fantastic product: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/cast-aluminium-guttering/

Why do we prefer to use Rainclear cast aluminium guttering? Cast aluminium guttering is ideal because they are robust, long lasting, rust resistant and come in a range of powder coated colours.

Why are some roofers putting our trade to shame?

Just because someone has ‘Roofing Contractor’ on the side of a van or on a website does not mean that they can be trusted to give honest advice or carry out compliant repairs.

Whenever I hear horror stories about the working practices of disreputable contractors, the precursor is that the client has not checked for references or accreditation. Why not? Read our blog to find out more: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/reputable-roofers/

West Country Tiling take great pride in being reputable roofers To evidence this to our clients, we are Competent Roofer, Trust Mark and National Federation of Roofing (NFRC) accredited.

West Country Tiling are delighted to have completed the work on this “historic gem” of a church, St Peter's in Hornblotton, near Shepton Mallet in Somerset. As mentioned on the BBC today: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-67089246

Working in conjunction with Mark Taylor, the church's conservation architect, our specialist roofing team have repaired the storm damage to the church roof, helping to preserve the remarkable sgraffito designs. Find out more about the work we carried out: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/repairing-nail-sickness-damage/

We were proud to work with Heritage England to preserve this distinctive church.

Repairs to storm-damaged Somerset church complete Heavy wind and rain on Christmas Eve 2022 caused water damage to the listed building.

In 2015 the BS 5534 code of practice for slating and tiling was amended for all new build houses. However, as experienced roofers, we have found some flaws with the requirements for tile fixing and mortar bedding. Find out why: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/building-regulation-bs-5534/

In 2015 the BS 5534 code of practice was amended As experienced roofers, we have found some flaws with the BS 5534 code of practice requirements for tile fixing and mortar bedding.

Choosing the right roof tiles for your home is an important decision, as it can impact the aesthetics, durability, energy efficiency and functionality of your roof.

As your roofing contractor, West Country Tiling can offer advice and many years of acquired knowledge to help you choose the right roof tiles. Find out more: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/how-do-i-choose-the-right-roof-tiles-for-my-home/

How do I choose the right roof tiles for my home? As your roofing contractor, we can offer our advice and knowledge to help you choose the right roof tiles for your home.

PV slates from GB Sol are an aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional solar panels.

This recently completed roofing project integrates PV slates with natural lightest grey slates, to create a seamless finish, whereby the PV slates are practically indistinguishable from the normal roof slates. Find out more: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/pv-slates/

Modern breathable roof membrane (BRM) is the best product to keep a roof water tight and condensation free. But until this year, BRMs were not deemed safe for use in roofs where bats roost. Read about the latest tested and approved product on the market: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/bat-friendly-breathable-roof-membrane/

Bat friendly breathable roof membrane A modern breathable roof membrane (BRM) keeps your roof water tight and condensation free. But are they bat-friendly?

Is sand-cast lead making an endangered craft? As there are only three UK based companies capable of casting sheets of lead, we believe sand-cast lead is an endangered craft. Find out why: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/is-sand-cast-lead-making-an-endangered-craft/

Is sand-cast lead making an endangered craft? As there are only three UK based companies capable of casting sheets of lead, we believe sand-cast lead is an endangered craft.

Our team recently carried out an emergency roof repair to St Peter’s Church roof in Hornblotton, after the nave roof collapsed due to nail sickness. Find out how to spot this and what should be done… https://www.westcountrytiling.com/repairing-nail-sickness-damage/

Repair to St Peter’s Church roof due to nail sickness Emergency roof repair at the church in Hornblotton after the nave roof collapsed due to nail sickness. Find out how to spot this...

West Horsley Place has the most complex and interesting Medieval roof system I have ever seen. We recently carried out intermediary repairs on this complex and interesting roof. Find out more about the repairs we carried out: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/medieval-roof-repair/

Roof repair carried out on exceptional Medieval building West Horsley Place has the most complex and interesting Medieval roof system I have ever seen. Read about the roof repair we carried out...

Have you got a roof leak? Do you need a roof repair or a reroof? Discerning if you need a roof repair or a complete reroof is a big decision. Here is our advice to help you decide.

https://www.westcountrytiling.com/roof-repair-or-reroof/

The team at West Country Tilling are fitting their first photovoltaic (PV) slate to this roof. They will look like natural grey slate, but are actually a seamless combination of stone slate and PV slate. Read our blog to find out more about this innovative solar technology: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/pv-slate-roof/

West Country Tiling fit their first photovoltaic (PV) slate roof The seamless combination of natural slate and PV slate to produce a roof that looks like a traditional grey slate covering.

Is your conservatory too hot in the summer & too cold in the winter? Our conservatory conversion can transform your glazed conservatory into a usable space by replacing the glass with a lightweight polymer slate roof.

Read our blog to find out more: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/conservatory-conversion/

Conservatory too hot in the summer & too cold in the winter? Our conservatory conversion can transform a glazed conservatory into a usable space by replacing the glass with a lightweight polymer roof.

With lead times in the roofing industry at an all-time high, you will need to pre-plan before embarking on any new roofing project. Read our blog to find out more: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/pre-planning-your-roofing-project/

West Country Tiling can help to pre-plan your roofing project With lead times in the roofing industry at an all-time high, you will need to pre-plan before embarking on any new roofing project.

We manufacture our own lead for use on most of our restoration projects. This allows us to produce superior lead with good flexibility. One of the most impressive of these projects was Tyntesfield House, a National Trust property in North Somerset.

Find out more about our lead production: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/lead-sand-casting/

Lead Sand Casting - West Country Tilling We manufacture our own lead, this allows us to produce superior lead. Watch our video showing our lead sand casting table in action.

This polyurethane foam will cause you a lot more roofing problems than it will solve. Find out why you should not use polyurethane foam on any roof:
https://www.westcountrytiling.com/why-we-do-not-recommend-polyurethane-foam/

Why we do not recommend polyurethane foam - West Country Tilling We do not recommend the use of polyurethane foam, as it will cause you a lot more problems than it will solve.