Slating – Slate is the oldest natural material you can use on your project. Formed over 500 million years ago by way of sedimentary rocks being crushed into huge veins in mountains and valleys. These stratas being cut for many generations now all over the world, none more famous than welsh slate. These sheets being cut into thin textured or smooth, richly coloured in natural shades.
Slate is an age old trade and one which is different to all the other crafts we have learned. It must be performed correctly, with care to provide the end user a smooth beautiful water tight roof.
This trade has been plied by us for many years and our work can be seen on as varied selection as Gazebos, houses, barns, French manoirs, polo complexes and many more. One of our high quality slate roofs will enhance any project.
Slates come in many sizes, shape and colours. Our experts can help the client choose the best option to suit the budget and surroundings of the project. Our knowledge of slate can benefit any client.
Dorton House School for the Blind
The works included the usual strip and renewal of the roof with a few added extras: the complete treatment of 1,200m² of the close boarding, the renewal of all lead to match existing together with the removal of all asphalt tower flat roofs and construction of new ad-hoc timber decked and code 8 covered flat roofs.
Daniel cooper, Surveyor said: “During the course of the contract, a number of difficulties have had to be overcome. For example, the removal of huge redundant galvanised metal tanks from the roof void without compromising the temporary scaffold roof.
“In addition, the tanks had become a home to a colony of pigeons and cleaning was required, for reasons of health and safety, prior to removal.
“For fire and safety reasons it was agreed that the tanks would be cut with hydraulic cutters into manageable sizes and removed via the scaffold hoist.”
The team was also tasked with removing the existing roof dormers and windows, roof lights and the building of all new hardwood joined in structures to match existing.
The ongoing project is in two phrases both requiring temporary scaffold roofs of 1,400m each.
Three cranes and eight weeks later, the contractor team moved in to start the work……
“Some would say the project was over planned,” Said Wayne,“ but as it turned out this worked well and the project has gone to budget and plan.
“The main problem encountered on site was giving smelling salts to the lead team leader John Wills. Once he saw the work involved, he said “how much lead in code 7 and 8? Best tell the wife I’m gonna be late”
Wayne added: “Bringing together the project which has been far more then your standard roof contract has been a pleasure and given the good nature of the client and site surveyor which has allowed the works to come in on time and on budget.
“In this current climate with many contractors fighting to make a profit, this is a blessing. If only all jobs could be like this one.”
Surveyor Daniel Cooper added: “To date, the contractor has performed in sound and workmanlike manner. The on-site operatives have respected the ongoing operation of the building and have allowed to the society to function as normal.
“Ashford and Cranbrook management team has operated professionally at all times, complementing the team-based relationship of the client and surveyor.
“The contract is due for completion on time, on budget despite the number of extra works that have been instructed.”
Sally- Anne Passmore, RLSB’S finance director said: “To date, we have been very happy with Ashford and Cranbrook roofing.
“Their work started here ion August 2005 and it has always been on budget and on time. Not only have there staff been courteous, helpful and diligent but they have also been sensitive to the needs of working in an environment that is frequented by blind and partially sighted people.”
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Ashford & Cranbrook have completed a roof renewal on my Grade II listed property in Sandwich, a mix of clay pantile and plain tiles, and the installation of clement rooflights. Did a great job with skilled craftsmen –have no hesitation recommending them for your heritage property.
Replaced the cedar shingles roof on our summerhouse. Looks superb, great workmanship.
Recently had my bathroom roof replaced by Wayne and the team. Can I say how nice it is to have a company turn up to quote when they say as well as doing a fantastic job. Great to see local companies who care making a great name for their selves well done team
Paul
Wayne and the team did a thoroughly professional job on the church tower roof in Iwade. I was impressed by a prompt response to my first enquiry, a visit to the site to inspect the work and speedy quote for the work. Wayne responded to queries from the architect and ourselves and then delivered a superb job. Already working on a second project with the team.
I’ve just had the roof on my Grade II listed house replaced by this company and they have been fantastic. Wayne was brilliant at keeping in touch and making sure everything ran smoothly. John, Ollie and Georgie did a beautiful job on the roof (mainly peg and tile) and they were a pleasure to have around – leaving the place clean and tidy at the end of each day. I would highly recommend them without hesitation!
I did a lot of research before I undertook this project and had three quotes. Wayne was knowledgable and reliable from the outset and his pricing was sound. We needed some terrible roof lining expandable foam stripped out, rafters replaced and 6000 new tiles as every one broke as it was taken off the hard foam. It was a messy and a horrible job but the Cranbrook and Ashford roofing team were brilliant and the end result is really excellent . I recommend them highly.
Fantastic roofing company- fast and responsive, and incredibly neat. They’re a local company who I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend! They have installed many new roofs on heritage properties for us across the county. 5* service always
From the outset Wayne, John and the team were thoroughly professional and did a cracking job on my parents roof. Not a small job by any means, 4 velux windows and complete replacement of all the roof, including reusing many old tiles on the rear of the property, first time since the house was built in the late 1800’s. Rebuilding the chimney was extra but all dealt with quickly. Even helped with a large “U” shaped steal which I needed to get inside the rear part of the roof. Would not hesitate to recommend them.
The team on site were incredibly professional and did a great job on our grade II listed home. The went an extra mile and did some tiles on the garage too. We did notice a couple of tiles on the house had got missed – however one quick phone call and they came back on site a few days later without any struggle required at all – with additional tiles and apology for them being missed. Would definitely recommend, and if we have any future roof requirements, they will be getting the first call.
Wayne and his whole team were fantastic!
Punctual, polite, thoroughly professional, & a pleasure to work with.
They were here for just over a week, in the middle of the heatwave,
never once complaining or leaving early. Our roof now looks fantastic,
and my Husband and I cannot recommend them more highly.
Many many thanks,
Finn and James McCarthy
Thank you so much for all your investagative work on our church tower. Your reroofing of the church was remarkable, carried out with respect to the building and its surroundings. I hope our tower will soon be as sound as the roof. It is a pleasure to work with people as knowledgeable and competent as yourselves.
Very happy with the work done on our listed farmhouse. The team working on the roof were polite and conscientious, always making an
effort to minimise any disruption. Would highly recommend.
Very pleased with the work they have carried out roofing our extension and matching in with the existing Kent Peg Tiles. Wayne offered very helpful advice. They were quick to respond to questions and sort any problems as they arose. Highly recommended.
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