Roofer in Cannington
A conservation-area village of brick and local stone west of Bridgwater. Roof repairs, re-roofs and leadwork matched to the building.
What Cannington roofs actually are
The Victoria County History describes Cannington’s houses as mostly late 18th and 19th century, built of brick or local stone. The village has its own conservation area on the national register, designated in 1991.
In a conservation area, like-for-like is the sensible default: the same material, the same profile, the original ridge and chimney details kept. Listed buildings need listed building consent for most roof work. We have not found an Article 4 direction on roofs here, but check with Somerset Council before changing a material.
What we get called to
Stone and brick abutments
Where a roof meets a stone gable or chimney, the lead and pointing detail is what keeps water out.
Clay and slate repairs
Matched to what is already on the roof, reclaimed where needed.
Chimneys
Rebuilding flashings and back gutters, and repointing stacks.
Rainwater goods
Cast iron repaired or replaced in a matching profile.
The local weather record
Cannington is home to the Met Office station nearest Bridgwater. Its 1991–2020 averages record about 787 millimetres of rain a year over roughly 130 wet days, and around 28 days of air frost. Frost is the quiet enemy of older clay and soft lime mortar, which is why we check pointing and tiles as well as the obvious leak.
Roofing problem in Cannington?
Ring us or send a few details through the quote form.