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Is the roof on your Wool home ready for replacing?
Full strip and re-roof in natural slate, clay or concrete tile for houses across Wool and Bovington
A roof replacement in Wool is a bigger decision than most repairs, and we'd only recommend one when the roof has really run out of road. Typical signs are slipped tiles every winter, nails rusted through, felt underneath that crumbles when touched, or battens gone soft. Many later houses towards Bovington have concrete tile roofs reaching the end of their working life, while older cottages near the church may still have slate that can be partly reused. We're about thirty minutes from Wool, we strip and rebuild the whole roof properly, and every replacement normally comes with our 10 year guarantee.
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What a new roof gives a home in Wool
Replacing a roof isn't just about stopping leaks. Done properly, it fixes problems that have been building up for decades.
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Fixed to today's wind standards
Older roofs often have tiles held on by gravity and a few nails. A new roof follows BS 5534, with single-lap tiles mechanically fixed and ridges and hips secured, which suits a valley that sees regular south-westerly gales.
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Breathable membrane
Old bitumen felt traps moisture in the loft. A modern breathable membrane lets water vapour escape, which cuts the condensation that leads to damp timbers and mould.
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New battens throughout
We replace every batten, not just the obviously rotten ones. Treated, graded battens give fixings something solid to bite into for decades.
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Insulation brought up to date
Under Part L, renovating more than half of a roof means bringing insulation up to current standards where that's practical. That makes the house warmer and costs less to heat.
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Gutters and fascias sorted together
With trees and heath shedding into gutters around Wool, a re-roof is the right moment to replace tired fascias, soffits and gutters, while the scaffold is already up.
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10 year guarantee
Every full roof replacement normally comes with our 10 year guarantee, signed and handed over at the end of the job along with completion photos.
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Re-roofing homes in Wool and around Bovington Camp
Most of the replacements we quote for in Wool are on later houses, typically with concrete interlocking tiles and old felt underneath. Those roofs may still look fine from the road, but the felt goes brittle, nails corrode and tiles start slipping. Once that happens across a whole slope, patching becomes a yearly expense, and a new roof makes more sense.
In the old village and the conservation area, replacements need more care. If your roof is slate and visible from the street, we'll normally recommend staying with natural slate, and we'll check with Dorset Council if any change in material is on the table. We don't re-roof thatched cottages, but for slate or tile houses near Spring Street, Holy Rood church and Woolbridge, we can strip, rebuild and reuse sound slates where possible.
Not sure your roof needs replacing yet? Our roof repairs in Wool page explains when a repair is the better answer.
"On re-roofs in Wool, we usually find the felt has failed well before the tiles, which is why roofs that look fine from the road can still leak."
Step by step
How we replace a roof in Wool
- 1
Survey and options
We inspect the roof, loft and timbers, then talk through materials: slate, clay tile or concrete tile, along with costs and how each will look on your house.
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Scaffold up
Scaffold goes up around the house with edge protection. If any of it has to stand on the pavement, we plan that layout before work starts.
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Strip the old roof
We remove tiles or slates, battens and old felt down to the rafters, setting aside any sound slates for reuse. Waste goes straight into a skip.
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Check and repair the timbers
With the rafters exposed, we check for rot, woodworm or sagging. Any damaged timber is repaired or replaced and the loft insulation plan is agreed.
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Membrane, battens and lead
We lay breathable membrane, fix new treated battens and install new lead at chimneys, abutments and valleys so every junction is watertight.
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Slates or tiles fixed down
The new covering goes on with nails, clips or hooks to BS 5534. Ridges, hips and verges are mechanically fixed, with dry systems where they suit the roof.
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Final checks and handover
We inspect the finished roof, clear the site and take the scaffold down. You get completion photos and the 10 year guarantee, which we provide as standard.
Our guarantee
Ten years on a new roof, written down and signed
When we replace a roof in Wool, the paperwork you're handed at the end will, on all but a handful of unusual jobs, include a 10 year guarantee on the work. If yours is one of the exceptions, you'll know at quote stage, not after. It names your address, says what was done and is dated the day we sign the roof off. It covers the installation itself, meaning the battens, membrane, fixings, the slates or tiles and the junctions where the roof meets walls and chimneys. If any of that lets water in through a fault in how it went on, we come back and fix it without charging you.
A guarantee that long only makes sense if the roof is built properly underneath, so it shapes the job from day one. Every slate or tile is mechanically fixed to the current British Standard rather than relying on its own weight, which matters on a stretch of coast where the wind arrives with nothing in its way. Breathable membrane goes on before the battens. Valleys, abutments and chimneys get proper lead or a tested dry-fix system, never a smear of mortar that cracks in its third winter.
Materials carry their own manufacturer cover on top, and that differs from product to product. Your paperwork says which one applies to your roof.
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Choosing the right roof covering in Wool
In the conservation area, appearance can decide it. Elsewhere in Wool, budget and the style of the house usually point the way. Here's how the three main options compare.
| Comparison point | Natural slate | Clay plain tile | Concrete interlocking tile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected lifespan | 80 years or more for good quality slate | 60 years or more | 40 to 60 years |
| Weight on the roof | Light | Heavy, needs sound timbers | Heavy |
| Minimum pitch | Generally 20 to 25 degrees, varies by size | Steep, usually 35 degrees and over | Low, some profiles to 15 degrees |
| Appearance | Traditional on Georgian and Victorian streets | Warm, textured, suits interwar houses | Practical, common on postwar estates |
| Relative cost | Highest | Mid to high | Lowest |
| Planning in conservation areas | Often the expected material | Acceptable where it matches | May not be accepted on older streets |
What a new roof in Wool costs
Most roof replacements in Wool cost between £7,000 and £20,000 or more. These are the factors that decide where yours lands.
Size and shape of roof
A simple gable roof costs far less per square metre than one with hips, valleys and dormers. Extra junctions need more lead and labour, and that shows in the price.
Material choice
Concrete tiles are the cheapest option. Clay plain tiles and natural slate cost more but last longer, and in Wool Conservation Area slate may be the only covering that looks right.
Village or camp side
Older cottages in the village around Spring Street and Woolbridge often have tighter access and older timbers that need more repair. Later houses towards Bovington are usually easier to scaffold and quicker to strip.
Insulation and extras
If more than half the roof is renovated, Part L can require extra insulation. Replacing gutters, fascias and soffits or rebuilding a chimney while the scaffold is up adds to the cost but saves paying for scaffold twice.
Roof Replacement in Wool: your questions
How long does a roof last in Wool's conditions?
As a rough guide, concrete tiles typically last 35-60 years, clay tiles 60-100 or more, and natural slate far longer. In Wool, debris in gutters and valleys and wind-driven rain can shorten that if the roof isn't maintained.
Do I need planning permission to re-roof my house in Wool?
Re-roofing in similar-looking materials normally doesn't need permission. Inside Wool Conservation Area, changing materials should be discussed with Dorset Council first. We haven't found an Article 4 direction on house roofs in Wool, but listed buildings need listed building consent.
How long does a roof replacement take?
A typical house takes one to two weeks, depending on size, weather and whether we find timber damage. We keep the roof covered with temporary sheeting overnight and when rain is due.
Can you reuse the old slates?
Often, yes. Sound slates can be stripped, sorted and refitted, with new or reclaimed slates making up the shortfall. It helps keep the look of older houses in the village.
What does the 10 year guarantee cover?
It applies to the new roof we've built, and we give it as standard on full roof replacements. The written terms are handed over with your completion photos, and we're happy to go through them at the quote stage so you know exactly what's included.
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What customers around Wool say
More than a thousand roofing jobs finished, and every review customers have left us is five stars.
Those reviews are on their way onto this page. Until they land, ask us for photos of recent jobs near you in Wool when we come out to quote - seeing a finished roof on a house like yours tells you more than any star rating.
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Get a price for a new roof in Wool
Book a free survey and we'll give you a fixed written quote with your choice of materials, plus our 10 year guarantee as standard on the finished roof.