Listed Building & Heritage Roofing
Traditional roofs repaired with care across Suffolk and Norfolk
Looking After Historic Roofs
Suffolk and Norfolk are full of historic buildings, from the Georgian and Victorian streets of Southwold, Aldeburgh and Bungay to timber-framed cottages and farm buildings under clay pantiles. Their roofs are a large part of their character, and they need repairing in a way that keeps it.
D.A Dancer Roofing Specialists works on listed buildings and properties in conservation areas. We favour repair over replacement, match existing materials wherever we can, and use traditional techniques where the building calls for them.
Traditional Materials and Methods
Natural Slate
We repair and relay natural slate roofs, replacing broken or slipped slates with matching slate and reusing sound existing slates wherever possible.
Clay Tiles and Pantiles
Clay pantiles and plain tiles are characteristic of East Anglian roofs. We source matching or reclaimed tiles for repairs so new work blends with the old.
Traditional Lead Work
Valleys, flashings, gutters and bay roofs on older buildings are often lead. We repair and renew lead work using traditional methods suited to the building.
Chimneys
Historic chimney stacks need careful repointing and repair to stay sound and weathertight. We repair stacks, flaunching and flashings with materials suited to the original construction.
Working on Listed Buildings
Listed Building Consent
Work that affects the character of a listed building normally needs listed building consent from the local planning authority. Even like-for-like repairs are worth checking with the conservation officer before work starts.
Conservation Areas
Conservation areas can restrict changes to roof materials and features. We will talk through the likely constraints with you so the work can be planned properly.
Repair Before Replacement
Keeping as much original fabric as possible is usually the right approach for a historic roof. We recommend replacement only where repair is no longer practical.
Matching What Is There
We match slate, tile, ridge and lead details to the existing roof, using reclaimed materials where suitable new ones are not available.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Roofing Services
Find answers to common questions about our roofing services, materials, and processes.
Roofers Across Suffolk & Norfolk
Based in Lowestoft, we work across the surrounding towns and villages. Choose your area for local information.
Caring for a Historic Roof?
Contact us for a free site visit and honest advice on repairing the roof of a listed or period property across Suffolk and Norfolk.