Slate Roofing in Dorset
Natural and fibre cement slate, fitted and repaired by our in-house team, with the slate named on every project.
Slate Roofers Based in Poole
Slate roofing means covering a pitched roof in slate, either natural or fibre cement. We are based in Poole, and our in-house team has fitted Spanish slate, Cembrit Jutland fibre cement slates and Cedral Thrutone slates on the projects shown below. Every job starts with a free site survey and a written breakdown of options.
Six of our projects are slate jobs, and each names the slate used. Find them in the Slate Projects list below.
If you are weighing up a whole new roof, see our roof replacement page.
Natural Slate and Fibre Cement Slates
Natural slate: at Moonfleet Manor Hotel in Weymouth we fitted new Esco traditional Spanish slates on a mansard roof above the hotel restaurant, which stayed open while we worked.
Fibre cement slates: at Avon Road West in Christchurch and Christchurch Road in Southbourne we fitted Cembrit Jutland fibre cement slates (blue/black). At Struan Gardens in Ashley Heath we fitted Etex Cedral Thrutone smooth slates (blue/black), and at Putney we fitted Cedral Thrutone slates at 600x300mm.
Slate Roof Repair
The roof at Putney had synthetic slates that were cracking, and the damage had spread to the batten and membrane below. We stripped the front and rear elevations back to the joists before fitting the new slate.
At West Cliff Studios in Bournemouth the valleys were split and cracked, letting water under the waterproofing. We stripped away the surrounding slates, replaced the valleys with new GRP slate valley troughs once our carpenters had rectified the timber under the old valleys. For the wider picture, see our roof repairs in Bournemouth page.
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Every job backed by our 10-year IBG and 20-year standard guarantee
How a Slate Roof Is Built Up
Strip and Prepare
The old covering, batten and membrane come off to reveal the structure. At Struan Gardens we also completed carpentry on the roof structure before building the new roof up.
Breather Membrane
A breather membrane goes over the roof, such as Roofshield at Avon Road West and Proctor Roofshield at Christchurch Road, or an eco-standard membrane at Struan Gardens.
Treated Batten
Treated roofing batten is fixed at the gauge the slate system needs, then the slates are fitted course by course.
Ridge, Hips and Lead
The ridge and hips are finished next. At Struan Gardens and Christchurch Road we fitted Marley Modern dry fix ridge and hip tiles, and lead flashings finish the details around dormers.
Slate Projects
Six slate roofs from our recent projects, each with the slate named.
Moonfleet Manor Hotel, Weymouth
This was a great project to be a part of throughout the refurbishment of this ideally located hotel in Weymouth. We were on this project for a couple of months…
View ProjectAvon Road West, Christchurch
This new build project was completed using Cembrit Jutland fibre cement slates (blue/black) and completed in January 2022.
View ProjectChristchurch Road, Southbourne
We first started this project in the summer of 2022 completing the felt and batten works to the pitched roof, and installing the lower-level flat warm roof systems.…
View ProjectStruan Gardens, Ashley Heath
This project was a complete refurbishment for the entire roof of the house. Working closely with the client we designed and managed the renovation from start to…
View ProjectPutney, London
On this townhouse property in Putney, we completed refurbishment works on a mansard pitched roof.
View ProjectWest Cliff Studios, Bournemouth
Located on the hills of Alum Chine, this property is often exposed to the weather elements coming in from the Bournemouth coastline.
View ProjectMore Ways We Can Help
From surveys to finishing touches, we cover every part of the job.
Full roof assessment from above where access is difficult or unsafe.
uPVC fixtures replaced or restored, resolving blockages and standing water.
Roof windows supplied, fitted, and sealed, integrated into the roof system with the correct flashing kit.
Roof ventilation inspected inside and out, with core sample testing available.
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★“Really impressed with Lee and Sam and their team, from quotation to completion, the guys were courteous, punctual, tidy and professional. Their level of communication, planning and finish is exemplary. We couldn't recommend them enough. Quality professionals, providing a first class workmanship on the agreed price. If you need work done look no further.”
★★★★★“We needed our whole pitched roof completely refurbished and the insulation upgraded. Sam & Lee were very helpful from the initial consultation, backing this up with a very detailed step by step proposal. The work was carried out on time and very efficiently. The site was left tidy every day and we were kept up to date with the progress at the end of each day. Highly recommend to anybody looking for a local roofing expert with very competitive pricing. Very friendly team.”
★★★★★“We had a new double storey extension built at our house and contacted the Pitched Roofing Company to provide a quotation for the new roof. The guys came round the following day to discuss and run through the options and ideas. Each stage of the process they were very informative and professional. The work was carried out to the highest standard and they really put our mind at rest as it was a big decision for us to complete this work.”
★★★★★“Very polite gentleman, always a smile and very reliable. I can see the roof from the upstairs of the house and I am very satisfied with the work completed. Quoted a better price than 2 others in the local area and Sam was very helpful with explaining the process.”
★★★★★“Fantastic guys who are very friendly and very professional. So pleased we got the roof done properly and with such a high performance material. Going to use them again to build a green roof on the summerhouse!”
Lead problems don't always show themselves until there's already water getting in — we'll check it properly before recommending anything.
Get a Free QuoteSlate Roofing Across Dorset & Hampshire
Our slate roofers work out of Poole, with Bournemouth and Christchurch nearby, and take on slate jobs throughout Dorset and Hampshire.
Esco traditional Spanish slates at Moonfleet Manor Hotel, Cembrit Jutland fibre cement slates at Avon Road West and Christchurch Road, and Cedral Thrutone slates at Struan Gardens and Putney.
Natural slate is a natural material, such as the Spanish slate we fitted at Moonfleet Manor. Fibre cement slates, such as Cembrit Jutland, are man-made. We can talk through which suits your roof at survey.
Yes. At Putney we dealt with cracking slates and water damage, and at West Cliff Studios we replaced split valleys with GRP slate valley troughs. Every repair starts with a survey.
Yes, we did this at Struan Gardens in Ashley Heath, where the old tiles came off and Cedral Thrutone slates went on. Your roof structure decides whether slate is right, so we look at that during the survey.
We visit for a free survey and give you the options in writing. Where access is difficult or unsafe, a drone survey lets us look from above; see drone surveys.