Slate repairs
Slipped, cracked and missing slates replaced and fixed securely.
Slate roofing, repairs & re-slating
Natural slate is the traditional roof across much of the North East. We repair slate roofs, re-slate them when the time comes, and fit new slate roofs in Spanish and Welsh slate, installed to BS 5534.
15
Years’
roofing
experience
roofing
experience
Fully insured to £5m
BS 5534 compliant
Free written quotes
10-year workmanship guarantee
Emergency call-outs
Slate roofs done properly
A good slate roof can last for generations, but only if the slates are fixed, lapped and detailed correctly. Most slate roofs that fail do so because the nails rust through or the lead around chimneys and valleys wears out, not because the slate itself has gone. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, Historic England has useful guidance on looking after older slate roofs.
We look at the whole roof before recommending anything. Sometimes a repair is all you need. If the fixings have failed across the roof, we will explain why re-slating is the better long-term option and give you a written quote for both.
15
Years’ roofing experience
100+
Roofs repaired & replaced
£5m
Public liability cover
10yr
Workmanship guarantee
Slate roofing services
From a single slipped slate to a complete new roof.
Full re-slating
Strip, new breathable membrane and battens, and new natural slate, installed to BS 5534.
Learn more →Spanish and Welsh slate
We work in natural Spanish slate and Welsh slate, and will match existing roofs where needed.
Lead valleys and flashing
Code 4 and Code 5 lead valleys, soakers and flashings renewed as part of the job.
Learn more →Ridges and verges
Ridges and verges re-bedded or fitted with dry ridge and verge systems.
Learn more →Roof windows in slate
Roof windows fitted into slate roofs with the correct flashing kits.
Learn more →Signs your slate roof needs attention
Slate problems are easier and cheaper to fix early.
Slates sliding out
Slates slipping one by one usually means the nails have rusted. Widespread slipping points to re-slating.
Cracked or delaminating slates
Some slate flakes or splits with age. Individual slates can be replaced.
Leaks along valleys
Water coming in along a valley or above a bay usually means the lead has split or worn thin.
Loose ridge tiles
Cracked mortar lets ridges move in high winds.
Lots of tingles
If a roof is covered in repair clips, the fixings have failed and repairs will keep coming.
Daylight in the loft
Gaps you can see from inside are places water can get in.
Why choose Legge Roofing for slate roofing
We are a locally owned roofing contractor based on Verne Road in West Chirton, North Shields, with 15 years of experience on roofs across North Tyneside and Newcastle. Every slate roofing job is carried out by our own fully insured team, never subcontracted.
We give honest advice and free written quotes, usually within 48 hours, so you know exactly what needs doing and what it will cost before any work starts.
Slate is the original roof on many of the Victorian and Edwardian terraces in North Shields, Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, Jesmond and Gosforth. On the coast, salt air and wind are hard on fixings and lead, so we use materials chosen for coastal conditions.
If your home is in a conservation area, we will talk you through suitable slate and detailing before we quote.
Where we work
We are based on Verne Road in West Chirton, North Shields, and cover all of North Tyneside and Newcastle, plus Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
See all the areas we cover.
How it works
Four steps from your first call to a finished roof.
1
Get in touch
Call 0191 245 9915, email or use the online form. You speak to a roofer, not a call centre.
2
Free survey
We visit, inspect the roof properly and photograph anything that needs attention.
3
Written quote
An itemised written quote, usually within 48 hours, with no pressure to commit.
4
Work completed
Carried out by our own team, cleaned up afterwards and signed off with your guarantee.
What our customers say
Real reviews from customers on our Google Business Profile.
★★★★★
Had plenty of jobs done for the lads fix my main roof (missing slates), removed the render between my bay windows and tiled with Spanish slate, my rear extension (flat roof) they laid a rubber roofing system along with all the correct insulation needed for a warm roof.
★★★★★
Recently had extension and garage roof reboarded and covered with EPDM membrane, the 3 lads done a fantastic job over 3 days their work is exemplary would highly recommend them, very efficient work carried out, really happy with the result.
★★★★★
Quoted and fixed the issue within 2 days despite the terrible weather. Responsive to messages and came at the arranged times.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about slate roofing. If yours isn't here, give us a call.
Is it worth repairing an old slate roof?
Often, yes. If the slates are sound and only a few have slipped, a repair is good value. If the nails have failed across the roof, re-slating is usually the better long-term choice. We will explain which applies to your roof.
Can you reuse my existing slates?
Sometimes. It depends on the condition of the slate. We will tell you honestly whether reclaiming is worth it or whether new slate makes more sense.
Which slate do you use?
We work in natural Spanish slate and Welsh slate, and choose based on your property, budget and any conservation requirements.
Do you give guarantees on new slate roofs?
Yes. New roofs come with a 10-year workmanship guarantee, on top of the manufacturer guarantee on the slate.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry £5 million public liability insurance and employer’s liability cover, and we are happy to show certificates before work starts.
Service area
North Tyneside and Newcastle
Plus Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland
Get a free quote for your slate roof
Tell us what you've noticed. We'll come out, take a proper look and give you straight advice and a written quote.