DRM Roofing Ltd
A steep pitched roof covered in uniform natural grey slate tiles with a clay ridge line
Roofing service

Slate & Tile Roofing

A pitched slate or tile roof is the classic Scottish roof, and when it is laid well it looks right and keeps the weather out for generations.

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We lay and repair natural slate, concrete and clay tile roofs across Ayrshire. Whether you are matching into an existing slate roof on a period property or re-covering with modern interlocking tiles, the work is only as good as the setting out, the fixings and the detailing.

We take the time to get courses straight, laps right and ridges and verges neat, so the finished roof looks as good from the street as it performs in a storm.

What's included

What our slate & tile roofing work covers

Natural slate

Scottish and imported slate, matched to period properties.

Clay & concrete tile

Interlocking and plain tiles for homes of every age.

Ridges & verges

Dry-fix and bedded details that stay put in high wind.

Valleys & hips

Lead and GRP valleys formed to clear water cleanly.

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How it works

Simple from first call to finished roof

No jargon and no surprises. Here is exactly what happens when you get in touch.

  1. 01

    Get in touch

    Call or send an enquiry and tell us what the roof is doing.

  2. 02

    Free survey

    We take a proper look and work out what the roof actually needs.

  3. 03

    Clear quote

    A written quote in plain language, with the options explained.

  4. 04

    The work

    We carry out the job cleanly, safely and to current standards.

  5. 05

    Left watertight

    We tidy up, check it over with you and leave the roof sound.

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FAQs

Common roofing questions

Straight answers to the questions we are asked most. Have another? Just get in touch.

In the short term a repair is almost always cheaper, and if a roof is basically sound a good repair is the sensible choice. Replacement starts to make more sense when a roof is failing in several places at once, when the materials are at the end of their life, or when you are paying for repeat repairs year after year. We will give you an honest view either way, rather than selling you a new roof you do not need.

It depends entirely on the fault, the access and the materials. A single slipped slate is a modest job; tracing a hidden leak, renewing flashings or working at height with scaffold costs more. The only fair way to price a repair is to look at it, which is why our quotes are free and in writing, so you can see exactly what you are paying for before you commit.

The cost of re-roofing a typical three-bedroom house varies a great deal with the size and pitch of the roof, the covering you choose, whether battens and membrane need renewing, and the access and scaffold needed. Rather than quote a figure that could be well out, we would rather measure your roof and give you a proper quote for your property.

Often, yes. Converting a flat roof, for example over an extension or garage, to a pitched roof can improve how it looks and sheds water, and can be very long lasting. It is a bigger job than re-covering the flat roof and may need building control approval, so it is worth talking through the options and costs of both before you decide.

As a rule you should use a roofer who works safely and carries their own insurance, and then responsibility for their safety sits with them, not you. Reputable roofers use the right access and scaffold and work to safe systems. We are always happy to talk through how we will access and work on your roof before a job starts.

Need slate & tile roofing in Ayr?

Tell us what the roof is doing and we will take a look. Clear advice, a written quote, and no pressure.

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