Local roofing specialists covering Box and surrounding villages. Experienced with Bath stone and limestone properties in this characterful Wiltshire village. Repairs, re-roofing and emergency call-outs. Free no-obligation quotes.
We cover all roofing needs in Box and surrounding villages. Same local team, same standards, same guarantee.
Slipped tiles, cracked slates, failed flashings and valley repairs. Diagnosed and fixed properly, with honest pricing and no call-out fees.
More about repairs →Full re-roofs in clay tile, concrete tile or natural slate. Written 10-year guarantee and itemised quotes before we start.
More about re-roofing →GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and built-up felt for extensions and garages. Drainage corrected as standard on every installation.
More about flat roofing →Same-day emergency cover across Box and surrounding villages. Call 01249 247 076 any time — we're available 24/7.
Call now →Blocked gutters cleared, cracked sections repaired, full UPVC or cast iron replacement. All property types covered.
More about guttering →Repointing, lead flashing, pot replacement and stack repairs. Lime mortar used on historic and conservation area properties as standard.
More about chimneys →Local team, fast response, free quotes. Based in Chippenham, covering all of north Wiltshire.
Box is a village with strong Brunel connections — Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Box Tunnel runs beneath it, and the village's growth in the Victorian era was directly linked to the Great Western Railway. That history left Box with a distinctive stock of Victorian railway workers' cottages and larger Victorian villas in Bath stone, many of which retain their original clay plain tile or stone slate roofs. The village sits in a shallow valley south of Chippenham, with the Box Hill escarpment providing some shelter from south-westerlies but creating its own humidity microclimate.
Box's Bath stone properties require the same careful treatment as Corsham — lime mortar pointing, material-matched tile or slate, and an understanding of conservation area requirements. Many Box properties fall within the AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) designation that covers much of this Wiltshire valley corridor, adding a further layer of sensitivity around external materials and finish.
Lead valley failures are the most common repair call in Box — clay plain tile roofs with original lead valleys that are now 80–120 years old and corroding through at the joints. Chimney repointing in lime mortar is a regular maintenance job on the Victorian railway cottages on the main road through the village. We understand what these properties need and carry the right materials for them.
We cover Box and the surrounding villages. Based in Chippenham — fast response across north Wiltshire.
"Victorian cottage with original clay plain tiles and two lead valleys — both were failing. Stripped back, new code 4 lead cut and dressed properly. Also repointed the ridges in lime while the scaffold was up. Left the place immaculate."
"Large section of hip tiles came off in a February storm. Same-day response, temporary tarpaulin, full repair booked and completed within a week. Professional from start to finish."
"Victorian Bath stone cottage. Three roofers before had quoted for cement repointing — which would have been wrong. These understood lime mortar requirements without prompting. Done properly, looks right, no damage to the stone."
Yes. Box sits within the Cotswolds AONB, and many properties have permitted development restrictions on external materials. We advise on appropriate materials during the free survey and flag where planning advice may be needed before work starts.
In most cases yes. We source matching clay plain tiles from UK manufacturers and, where a precise match is required for listed properties, can source reclaimed period tiles. We'll assess and confirm during the free survey.
Always. Bath stone is soft and requires lime mortar pointing to breathe naturally. Cement repointing on Bath stone causes irreversible spalling damage over time. We use NHL 2.5 or 3.5 as standard on all historic masonry.
Box is approximately 4 miles south of our Chippenham base — typically 10–15 minutes. Emergency response to Box is usually within 2 hours of call.
Yes — all our roofing work in Box carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee. This covers tile fixing, mortar, felt and batten installation, and all leadwork. The guarantee is provided in writing on completion, not just verbally.
Call 01249 247 076 to arrange a free survey at your {}loc{} property. We'll assess the roof, explain our findings clearly, and provide a written itemised quote — no verbal estimates, no hidden additions. Free, no obligation.
Yes. We carry a range of clay plain tile profiles, source matching concrete tile where needed, and can locate reclaimed materials for listed or conservation area properties. We never use mismatched materials on visible repairs without your prior agreement.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Local Chippenham roofer covering all of Wiltshire.
01249 247 076