Local roofing specialists covering Shottery, the village suburb immediately west of Stratford-upon-Avon. Home to Anne Hathaway's Cottage and a mix of character village properties and post-war residential stock — all served with free quotes and same-day emergency response.
Shottery sits less than a mile from Stratford town centre but retains a distinct village character centred on the historic core around Anne Hathaway's Cottage and the Bell Lane approach. The older stock here — thatched and clay-tiled cottages in the vicinity of the cottage itself, and Victorian and Edwardian semis on the roads towards the town — requires careful material sourcing and, in some cases, liaison with Stratford-on-Avon District Council on appropriate repair specifications.
Away from the historic core, Shottery has a substantial layer of post-war and 1960s to 1970s residential development on the streets running south and west towards the Alcester Road. Properties on the Shottery Brook approach are in a low-lying position relative to the surrounding land and tend to accumulate more moisture on north-facing slopes than higher-ground equivalents. This manifests in faster moss establishment on concrete tile roofs and more frequent valley gutter blockages in autumn.
The most common repair calls from Shottery: moss accumulation and blocked valley gutters on north and east-facing slopes of 1960s and 1970s estate properties; clay tile matching on period cottages in the Bell Lane conservation area; and lead flashing failures on Victorian and Edwardian chimneys on the approach roads towards Stratford town centre.
Tile replacement, flashing repair, ridge and valley work. Free quotes.
Full re-roofs with 10-year written guarantee. All property types.
GRP fibreglass and EPDM. Extensions and garages. 25-year guarantee.
24/7 same-day response. Storm damage, leaks and structural concerns.
Cleaning, repair and replacement. uPVC and cast iron.
Repointing, lead flashing and pot replacement. Period properties welcome.
uPVC and timber replacement. Conservation profiles available.
Flashings, valleys, parapet gutters and all sheet lead work.
Written condition reports, pre-purchase surveys, drone inspections.
“Storm took three tiles off the back slope on a wet Tuesday. They were here by Thursday, had matching tiles in the van and fixed it in two hours. No fuss, no mess.”
“Annual valley clear on the 1970s semi. They found a cracked tile I had completely missed and replaced it on the same visit. Good value, professional and reliable.”
“Victorian semi on Evesham Road approach needed chimney repointing and new lead flashing. Done correctly in lime mortar without any prompting from us. Clearly know period properties.”
Yes. Shottery is within 10 minutes of our Stratford base and is one of our most frequently served locations. Same-day emergency response is available and we work on all property types from period cottages to 1970s estate houses.
Yes. We work on period properties in and around the Shottery conservation area, including material matching and lime mortar repointing where required. We advise on planning implications in every survey for protected properties.
Shottery's low-lying position relative to surrounding ground and its proximity to the Shottery Brook creates slightly elevated ambient moisture compared to the higher ground north of Stratford. North-facing slopes receive less drying sunlight and retain more moisture, accelerating moss and lichen growth on concrete and clay tile surfaces.
Minor repairs on a standard Shottery semi cost £150 to £400. Period cottage work with clay tile matching or lime mortar is quoted individually. Free no-obligation quotes for all work.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Shottery roofer who turns up when they say they will.
01789 509542