Roofer in Ombersley

Roofing in Ombersley, Worcestershire

Ombersley is one of Worcestershire’s most celebrated conservation villages, sitting on the A449 northwest of Droitwich. The village centre is a remarkably intact collection of half-timbered black-and-white buildings dating predominantly from the 16th and 17th centuries, alongside the Church of St Andrew which draws its origins back to the medieval period. This designation as a conservation area means that any roofing work on the older properties must respect both planning guidance and the character of the historic fabric — using appropriate traditional materials rather than modern substitutes.

The predominant roof coverings on Ombersley’s period properties are natural Welsh slate and handmade clay plain tiles, often laid on original timber structures with lime mortar bedding. Chimney stacks are a prominent feature on almost all the older buildings, and lead flashings, soakers and valley work are integral to keeping these roofs watertight. Many of the cottages and listed buildings in the village have not been re-roofed for decades, and when work is needed it requires a roofer who understands how these roofs were originally built and what materials will be accepted in a conservation area setting. We have experience working on exactly this type of property and can advise on appropriate repairs, like-for-like replacement slates or tiles, and repointing chimney stacks with the correct lime-based mortar.

Roofing Services in Ombersley

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