Local roofing specialists covering Shipston-on-Stour and the surrounding CV36 Cotswold fringe area. Period properties, limestone buildings and exposed elevated locations — all handled with free quotes and no call-out fees.
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We are local roofers covering Shipston-on-Stour and the surrounding CV36 area, handling everything from emergency repairs and leaks to full re-roofs, guttering and chimney work. Repairs start around £150, emergency call-outs carry no fee, and every quote is free and in writing. Call 01789 509542.
Shipston-on-Stour sits on the Warwickshire and Gloucestershire border, and its roofing character reflects that position. The town centre contains a mix of Cotswold limestone properties and Victorian red brick — the limestone stock concentrated around the Market Place and Church Street, the brick stock spreading outward along the Stratford Road, Banbury Road and Long Compton Road approaches. The limestone buildings bring specific repair demands: Cotswold stone slate matching (which requires sourcing from quarries in Gloucestershire or from salvage yards), and lime mortar repointing that respects the soft stone’s thermal movement.
Shipston’s position on the Cotswold scarp means it is noticeably more exposed to prevailing south-westerlies than the Avon Valley towns further north. Properties on the higher ground south of the town — particularly those along the Ilmington road and on the approaches from Long Compton — experience more persistent wind-driven rain than central Stratford or Warwick. This translates into more frequent ridge and verge maintenance calls, and a higher incidence of flashing failure on properties with exposed west-facing elevations. We account for exposure in every long-term roofing recommendation we make for Shipston properties.
The most common repair calls from Shipston-on-Stour: wind-driven ridge tile displacement and verge mortar failure on elevated and exposed properties south of the town; Cotswold stone slate matching for period limestone cottages in the town centre and surrounding villages; and lead flashing deterioration on Victorian red brick properties with north or west-facing chimney stacks.
All of our Stratford services are available to properties in Shipston-on-Stour and the surrounding area.
Tile and slate replacement, flashing repair, ridge work and valley repairs. Free quotes, no call-out fees.
Learn more →Full re-roofs on all property types. Conservation materials available. 10-year written guarantee on all work.
Learn more →GRP fibreglass and EPDM for extensions and garages. 25-year manufacturer guarantees available.
Learn more →24/7 emergency response across Shipston-on-Stour and surrounding villages. Same-day call-outs.
Call now →Cleaning, repair and full replacement of uPVC and cast iron systems across Shipston-on-Stour.
Learn more →Repointing, lead flashing and stack repairs. Lime mortar for period properties where required.
Learn more →We cover Shipston-on-Stour and all surrounding villages as part of our wider Warwickshire roofing territory. Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, we are typically within 20 minutes of most Shipston-on-Stour properties.
On the Stour at the Cotswold edge, Shipston's exposed higher ground catches more wind-driven rain than the sheltered Avon towns; stone-slate roofs here need traditional detailing. Shipston's old wool-town core is Cotswold-edge stone and brick with some stone-slate roofs, set in a conservation area, while the newer estates toward the Fosse are open-access brick and concrete tile.
Knowing the local stock matters. It tells us which tiles to match, whether a roof is likely to need lime mortar or a modern dry-fix, and where the weather tends to find a way in. A roofer who works Shipston-on-Stour week in, week out quotes from what is actually on your roof — not from a generic price list.
Across Shipston-on-Stour and the surrounding CV36 area, a handful of faults account for most of our call-outs:
Caught early, every one of these is a modest repair. Left to run, each turns into something bigger — which is why a quick look now is always cheaper than a ceiling repair later.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Roof repair (slipped/cracked tiles) | £150–£900 |
| Chimney repairs | £150–£800+ |
| Guttering renewal | £300–£2,000 |
| Flat roofing | £800–£6,000 |
| Full roof replacement | £4,000–£15,000 |
| Emergency make-safe | No call-out fee |
Every price is confirmed in writing after a free survey — no call-out fee, no obligation, and no VAT surprises.
We are not a national call-centre passing your job to a stranger. We are local roofers who work Shipston-on-Stour and the surrounding area every week, so we know the housing, the weather and the roofs before we arrive. That local knowledge is what lets us quote accurately, match materials properly and get the detailing right first time.
Every job comes with the same promises: no call-out fee, a free written quote with no obligation, a 10-year workmanship guarantee, full insurance and NFRC-registered standards. Emergency leaks are made safe fast, and we leave every site clean. From the older streets around Sheep Street, Church Street, New Street to the newer estates on the edge of Shipston-on-Stour, we cover every part of the town and the surrounding CV36 villages.
The quickest way to a fixed price is a free survey — we look at the actual roof, explain what it needs in plain terms, and put it in writing. Call 01789 509542 and a local roofer will call you back, usually within a couple of hours.
“Period limestone cottage on Church Street needed stone slate matching on the front slope after a delivery lorry clipped the scaffold on a neighbouring job. They found the right Cotswold profile from a salvage yard and the repair is undetectable.”
“Victorian terrace on Banbury Road — ridge tiles blowing off every winter for three years. They re-bedded and mechanically fixed the whole ridge and it has been solid through two exposed Cotswold winters since.”
“Full re-roof on an exposed farmhouse outside Shipston. They specified the right fixing density for the wind zone, which the original roofer had clearly not done. Comprehensive survey and honest advice throughout.”
Yes. Shipston-on-Stour and the surrounding CV36 area is covered as part of our wider Warwickshire and Cotswold fringe service territory. We are typically within 25 to 30 minutes from Stratford. Emergency same-day response is available.
Yes. We have sourcing contacts for Cotswold stone slates from quarries in Gloucestershire and from regional salvage yards. Matched stone slate repair on limestone properties in and around Shipston is a regular part of our work. We advise on this in every survey for eligible properties.
Shipston sits on higher ground on the Cotswold scarp, which is more exposed to south-westerly prevailing winds than the Avon Valley floor around Stratford. Properties on the elevated south side of the town and in surrounding villages like Ilmington and Long Compton face significantly higher wind loads and more frequent wind-driven rain events, which accelerates ridge and verge mortar failure.
Standard tile repairs and re-bedding on a Shipston Victorian brick property cost £150 to £450. Cotswold stone slate matching work is quoted individually depending on sourcing requirements. Lead flashing replacement is £300 to £700. Free no-obligation quotes for all jobs.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Stratford roofer who turns up when they say they will.
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