Local roofers covering Old Basing, Basingstoke. We know the Mixed — village core 16th–19th century housing stock here inside out — the common problems, the right materials, and the most durable solutions.
Old Basing is a historic village on the eastern edge of Basingstoke with a character entirely distinct from the surrounding estates. The village core around The Street and Bartons Lane has 16th to 19th century cottages and houses — many Grade II listed — with handmade clay tile roofs, natural slate, and lime mortar construction. Basing House ruins, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, sits at the heart of the village. Modern infill on the fringes uses standard concrete tiles but the conservation area covering the village centre imposes strict material requirements for any visible roof work.
Heritage roof repairs dominate in Old Basing. Handmade clay peg tiles require sourcing reclaimed stock or commissioning hand-made replacements to satisfy conservation area requirements — machine-made tiles are not acceptable on listed properties. Lime mortar chimney repointing is essential — cement mortar traps moisture in the soft old brickwork and causes accelerated deterioration. Lead flashing on Victorian and Edwardian properties along The Street has often been in place for 80–100 years and is reaching the end of its working life. Natural slate repairs require careful matching of size, thickness and colour.
We work on properties across Old Basing including The Street, Bartons Lane, Milkingpen Lane, Belle Vue Road, Riley Lane and all surrounding roads. If you live in Old Basing and need a roofer, we already know your roof.
We cover every roofing need in Old Basing: repairs to individual tiles and flashings, full roof replacement, flat roofing on extensions and garages, guttering and roofline replacement, chimney repointing and lead work, and 24-hour emergency response. We also handle the specialist work that many general roofers subcontract — moss treatment, dry ridge conversion, slate matching and heritage lead.
Every job starts the same way: a free inspection, an honest assessment of what needs doing and what does not, and a written quote you can compare against others on a like-for-like basis. We do not charge for quotes, we do not charge call-out fees, and we do not push work that is not needed.
A roofer who works across three counties treats every roof the same way. A roofer who works in Old Basing week in and week out knows which tile profiles are on which streets, which failure modes appear at which property ages, and which materials perform in this specific exposure. That knowledge means faster diagnosis, correct materials first time, and repairs specified for the conditions they will actually face.
It also means we carry the right stock. Turning up with matching tiles on the first visit rather than ordering them and returning a week later is the practical difference between local knowledge and a general service.
Call 0125 624 2410 and we will arrange an inspection at a time that suits you, usually within a few days for non-urgent work and same-day for emergencies. After the inspection you receive a written quote within 48 hours setting out the work, materials by name, timeline and total cost. If you go ahead we book a start date and confirm it in writing. All work carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Repairs from £150. Full re-roofs from £4,500. Free, no-obligation quotes. Call 0125 624 2410.
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Call 0125 624 2410We cover every street in Old Basing and the surrounding area. If you are not sure whether we reach you, call 0125 624 2410 and we will confirm straight away.
"Needed clay peg tile matching on our listed cottage on The Street. They sourced reclaimed tiles that are invisible against the originals. The conservation officer signed it off without a query. Exceptional work."
"Lime mortar chimney repointing on our Victorian house near Basing House. They understood the building completely — no cement anywhere. Proper heritage work at a fair price."
"Lead flashing replacement on our Edwardian villa. The original lead was paper-thin after 100 years. New code 5 lead dressed in properly. Craftsmanship you rarely see these days."
Yes. We carry out heritage roof repairs using traditional materials — handmade clay tiles, natural slate, lime mortar, and properly specified lead. We understand conservation area requirements and work to standards that satisfy planning officers.
Properties in Old Basing's conservation area — and all listed buildings — require like-for-like materials. Machine-made concrete or clay tiles do not match the profile, colour or texture of handmade originals. Using non-matching materials can result in enforcement action and reduces the property's value and character.
Heritage work costs more than standard repairs because of material sourcing and specialist techniques. Expect £300–£1,200 for tile replacement and £400–£800 for chimney repointing with lime mortar. We provide detailed quotes.
Yes. We maintain contacts with reclamation yards across Hampshire and Surrey and carry a small stock of common local tile profiles. For unusual sizes or patterns, we can commission hand-made replacements from specialist manufacturers.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Old Basing, Basingstoke roofer who'll turn up when they say they will.
0125 624 2410