Upwell is one of the most attractive villages on the Cambridgeshire–Norfolk border, with a long street of Georgian and Victorian properties lining the Well Creek that deserve careful, sympathetic roofing work.
The older properties along New Road and Town Street in Upwell frequently have Welsh slate roofs, many original and now over a hundred years old. Genuine Welsh slate can last another generation if the battens and fixings are renewed and any broken slates replaced with matching material — but when the sarking felt has rotted and slates are slipping in numbers, a full new roof is the right call. We source reclaimed and new Welsh slate to keep these roofs looking as they should in a conservation-sensitive village.
Newer houses and bungalows in Upwell suit modern concrete or fibre-cement slate, which offers a long lifespan at a lower cost. We survey both and advise honestly on which option is right for each property. Call us to arrange a free assessment — we're familiar with the village and the common problems properties here present.
No obligation · We usually respond within 2 hours
Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge — we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
