Local roofers covering Old Sarum and the northern Salisbury development. Modern estate roofing, NHBC period defect work, flat roof extensions and emergency response — free quotes with no call-out fees across SP4.
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📞 Call Now: 0172 223 9611Roofing services across Old Sarum's modern estates and the wider SP4 northern corridor. New-build defect work, flat roofing and full repairs.
Defective dry ridge systems, failed seals at dormers and Velux windows, flat roof failures on modern extensions. We diagnose modern roofing defects accurately.
Get a quote →Full re-roofs on modern clay and concrete tile, including dry ridge and hip systems. Itemised quotes with 10-year guarantee.
Get a quote →GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber for extensions and garages. Properly installed, 25-year guarantee.
Get a quote →Storm damage or active leak in Old Sarum? We respond 24/7. Call now — no call-out fee.
Call now →Blocked, cracked or overflowing gutters cleaned, repaired and replaced. All property types in Old Sarum.
Get a quote →Old Sarum's newer housing has fewer traditional chimneys, but where present we repair flashing and pointing to current standards using appropriate modern materials.
Get a quote →Old Sarum is one of the most significant residential developments in Wiltshire's recent history — a purpose-built community on the chalk plateau immediately north of Salisbury, developed from the early 2000s and still expanding. The site sits adjacent to the Iron Age hill fort of Old Sarum, at approximately 80 metres above sea level on the open chalk ridge that separates the Avon Valley from the Plain to the north. Several thousand properties now exist across the development, with more still being built on the northern sections.
The plateau position creates roofing conditions that differ significantly from the valley-floor suburbs further south. Properties on the western and northern elevations of Old Sarum face direct south-westerly and westerly exposure with no natural windbreak — wind speeds here are measurably higher than in Harnham or Laverstock. Modern dry ridge and dry hip systems, which rely on plastic clips and mortar-free fixing, are more vulnerable to progressive wind loosening than traditional bedded ridge, and the exposed plateau position at Old Sarum accelerates this. Ridge tile creep on 10-20 year old properties is more common here than on sheltered sites.
Dry ridge and dry hip clip failures — wind-loosened ridge tiles on the exposed plateau elevations are the most consistent call we receive from Old Sarum. Flat roof failures on rear extensions built as part of or shortly after the main build — many use EPDM or felt systems now 10-15 years old that are beginning to fail at seams and upstands. Velux and dormer window flashing failures on the many properties with roof conversions or original dormer dormers — the EDW flashing kit on these has a 10-15 year service life in exposed locations. Developer snagging defects that emerge after the NHBC warranty period on older parts of the development.
How we reach a roof in Old Sarum depends on the property and the street. Smaller repairs and gutter work often run from a tower or roof ladder, while re-roofs, chimney work and full elevations need scaffold for safe standing time — always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it. Predominantly modern and late-20th-century estate housing with concrete interlocking tiles; some older stock near the ancient monument.
Where scaffold sits over a pavement, or a skip needs road space, the licence goes through Wiltshire Council; on tighter spots like the estate roads around the Portway we allow a few working days to get permits in place so the job runs without a hitch. On any conservation-area or listed property we match materials and detailing to what the building — and the planners — require.
Predominantly modern and late-20th-century estate housing with concrete interlocking tiles; some older stock near the ancient monument. That shapes the work we’re called out for most: ageing concrete-tile estates tend towards slipped tiles and nail sickness, while period and terraced stock fails at the lead, the flaunching and the flashings first.
Exposed hilltop position catches the wind, putting stress on ridges and dry verges. It’s worth booking a gutter clear each autumn and an inspection every few years — catching a slipped tile or a tired flashing early is far cheaper than dealing with the damp it lets in.
Covering SP4, SP1 and surrounding postcodes.
"Dry ridge tiles had worked loose on the west face of the house — the exposed position at Old Sarum means the wind gets under them. Three tiles off. Reseated and re-clipped the full ridge run. Solid now and no recurrence."
"Velux flashing leaking in the master bedroom — had been patched once already. New EDW flashing kit fitted properly. No issues through the first winter after."
"Flat roof on the rear extension had started to blister and crack at the upstands. GRP replacement done neatly in a day. Good professional service."
We cover Old Sarum and the full northern Salisbury corridor including Stratford sub Castle, Longhendle and the A345 villages north towards Amesbury.
Old Sarum sits on an exposed chalk plateau at ~80m above sea level with no windbreak to the south-west. Modern dry ridge systems rely on plastic clips rather than mortar bedding, and sustained wind loading in this exposed position progressively loosens the clips. This is a maintenance issue specific to the exposed plateau location — properties in sheltered valley positions rarely see this problem at the same rate.
Yes. We assess roofing defects on Old Sarum properties and provide independent reports if needed. For properties where the NHBC or developer warranty period has expired, we carry out permanent repairs using correct materials and methods.
Dry ridge re-securing from £200-£400 depending on the run length. Velux flashing kit replacement £250-£500. Flat roof GRP replacement from £70-£100/m2. Free, accurate surveys — call 0172 223 9611.
Yes — Old Sarum is approximately 10-15 minutes from our base. 24/7 emergency cover available. Call 0172 223 9611.
Dry ridge and dry hip clip loosening from sustained wind loading on the exposed plateau. Old Sarum sits at approximately 80 metres with no windbreak to the south-west — plastic clip-fixed dry ridge systems used on modern properties are more susceptible to progressive loosening here than equivalent systems on sheltered valley sites. Properties on the western and northern elevations of the development face the greatest exposure and should have ridge systems checked every 5 years.
Yes — the northern sections of Old Sarum are still under active development. We work on the established completed sections of the development and can also assess and repair developer snagging defects that emerge after the NHBC warranty period on earlier phases.
Modern clay and concrete plain tile or interlocking tile, with dry ridge and dry hip systems rather than the mortared ridge used on older properties. Flat roof sections — common on rear extensions — typically use EPDM or felt. Velux and dormer windows are prevalent on properties with roof conversions. We carry materials for all of these systems.
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0172 223 9611