Roofing in Harborne, Birmingham (B17)
Harborne is one of Birmingham’s most desirable suburbs, situated in the B17 postcode area to the south-west of the city centre. The area is notable for its high concentration of Victorian and Edwardian architecture — handsome terraced houses and semis with bay windows, ornate brickwork and steeply-pitched clay tile roofs that give the area much of its character.
Working on Victorian and Edwardian roofing in Harborne requires specific knowledge and care. The original clay plain tiles used on most of these properties are no longer manufactured in identical form, so sourcing good colour-matched replacements for repairs is an art in itself. The natural slate used on many of the older and more prestigious properties in Harborne requires careful handling and traditional fixing methods. And the chimneys on these houses — every property has at least one, and many have two or three — are a constant source of maintenance work as the lime mortar joints and lead flashings age.
We have substantial experience working on Harborne’s period properties and understand both the practical demands and the aesthetic considerations involved. We don’t take shortcuts that would compromise the appearance of a property, and we always discuss material choices with homeowners before proceeding.
Harborne also has a number of more modern properties, particularly along the newer residential streets closer to the Quinton border, and we work on these too — GRP flat roof extensions, concrete tile re-roofs and UPVC guttering replacements are all regular jobs for us in the Harborne area.
Roofing Services in Harborne
Flat Roofing
Dryseal GRP flat roofs on Harborne extensions. Bay window tops and porch roofs.
Tiled & Slated Roofs
Clay tile and natural slate repairs and re-roofs on Harborne’s period properties.
Guttering & Fascias
Cast iron to UPVC conversions and UPVC guttering replacement across Harborne.
Chimney & Leadwork
Lead flashing and chimney pointing specialists for Harborne’s Victorian stock.