Heritage Roof Restoration at a 16th Century Listed Property in Barnt Green
A comprehensive conservation roofing project at a 16th Century listed timber-framed property in Barnt Green, Worcestershire. Working with handmade clay tiles, reclaimed ridge tiles and lime mortar, our team delivered sympathetic repairs that preserved the building's historic character.
Project Overview
- Location: Barnt Green, Worcestershire
- Service: Heritage Roof Restoration
- Property: 16th Century listed timber-framed property
- Roof type: Pitched — handmade clay plain tiles
- Materials: Handmade clay plain tiles (original retained; matching replacements sourced where required), Reclaimed second-hand ridge tiles, Breathable roofing membrane, Treated roof battens, Lime-based mortar
The Roofing Problem
Working on listed and heritage buildings requires a specialist approach. Every repair must respect the age, character and construction methods of the original building while ensuring it remains protected for many years to come. This project involved extensive conservation roofing works to a beautiful 16th Century listed property in Barnt Green, where our team carried out a comprehensive roof survey before undertaking a programme of sympathetic repairs and restoration.
Our Inspection and Findings
- Inconsistent ridge tiles across the main roof
- Deteriorated roof battens
- Defective handmade clay plain tiles
- Shelled roof tiles caused by age and weathering
- Areas of failed bedding mortar
- Defective chimney pointing
- Localised deterioration to the roofing underlay
Documented with the Roofing Pro App™
Every inspection on this project was recorded digitally using our Roofing Pro App™ — with photographic and video evidence of each defect, so the customer could see exactly what we found before any work began. Learn more about the Roofing Pro App™
Recommended Roofing Solution
A phased programme of sympathetic conservation repairs — retaining as much original material as possible, sourcing matching reclaimed replacements where necessary, and combining traditional craftsmanship with modern breathable underlays where appropriate.
Work Completed
- Detailed roof inspection and survey using the RoofingPro™ Digital Roof Inspection & Reporting System
- Sourced reclaimed second-hand ridge tiles to restore continuity across the main roof; removed existing inconsistent ridge tiles and installed matching reclaimed tiles
- Carried out handmade clay plain tile repairs — retaining and re-laying originals wherever possible, sourcing matching replacements where required
- Fully stripped and restored the front roof slope — new breathable membrane, treated battens, and original clay tiles reinstated
- Repointed chimney stack brickwork from ridge level to roof level using appropriate lime-based mortar
- Completed extensive repairs to the rear roof including ridge re-bedding, tile replacement and localised repairs
Materials Used
- Handmade clay plain tiles (original retained; matching replacements sourced where required)
- Reclaimed second-hand ridge tiles
- Breathable roofing membrane
- Treated roof battens
- Lime-based mortar
Before and After
The Completed Result
Restored continuity to the historic roofline. Preserved original roofing materials wherever possible. Improved the long-term performance of the roof. Repaired defective chimney masonry using appropriate lime mortar. Replaced deteriorated battens and underlay. Extended the life of this beautiful 16th Century listed property while respecting its historic character.
12 Year Quality Assurance Guarantee
This project is supported by Revive Roofing & Building Solutions’ written 12 Year Quality Assurance Guarantee, providing reassurance that the workmanship behind the completed roofing work is built to last.
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