Few roofing projects undertaken today can truly be described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This roof is one of them. Completed on a traditional barn near Ivybridge, South Devon, the project involved the construction of a new Delabole scantle slate roof using methods that

At Heritage Roofing Southwest, we take pride in blending conservation with craftsmanship—where traditional techniques meet modern performance and client expectations. Our recent project in Ashburton, Devon, is a perfect example of this ethos in action.   Preserving Devon’s Slate Hanging Tradition

Project Overview In September 2024, Heritage Roofing Southwest Ltd was invited to undertake specialist leadwork repairs on one of the iconic cupolas at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. Overlooking the River Dart, this prestigious Grade II listed site is the premier training ground

This Georgian lead canopy project was one of those jobs that really made us think. Loads of detail, loads of fiddly bits, and probably more craftsmanship packed into a cubic meter than anything else we’ve worked on. But honestly? We

I first visited this property in the early spring of 2024. The moment I drove down the long driveway and the house came into view, I knew it was the kind of project that would keep my brain engaged. The

As I have probably pointed out before in other blogs and case studies, 99% of our work is on listed buildings, or those that lay within the parameters of conservation protocol. We always like to do things properly and invest

Each year we are fortunate enough to use locally quarried new Delabole slate. Occasionally utilising traditional systems and laying techniques.  Random width slates with size diminishing courses are the protocol that we tend to choose for wall hanging.  On this

Having completed various projects over the past decades in and around Budleigh Salterton, it is always a pleasure to be invited back to east Devon make another mark. Our clients for this project had grand ideas for the roof work

This was one of those projects that had its challenges, you know the type of challenges that we strive to complete well. Finding solutions that are almost always unique to the individual period house is what drives our passion. The

Located in sleepy yet sunny, Budleigh Salterton, east Devon. This project lays just outside the heart of the town. There’s an abundance of stunning character homes in and around Budleigh and it’s always a delight to work there.  As you

As a company we are always delighted to be invited to work in new areas around the Southwest but also around the United Kingdom as a whole. To date, we have completed re roofs and restoration work in Northumberland, Scotland,

Once in a while our services extend past our usual ones offered. This lovely house in south Devon received a few little extras. The previous gutters on the Manor were 4 inch plastic and not only insufficient for the amount

When we were initially approached for the new roof of a Georgian country estate potting shed, we imagined a rather quick up and over. Maybe two or 3 days. After the stunning walk through the walled garden with high hedges

Restoring the Roof of Domesday Barn with Traditional Methods for Future Generations Russell Blackaller, owner of specialist heritage roofing Heritage Roofing Southwest based in Devon, has this spring completed the re-roofing of the historic Domesday Barn and farmhouse at Wisdome

A full re-roof on to traditional Scottish sarking boards, using reclaimed Welsh slate and code 6 lead for hips and ridge.