Oxfordshire
Roofers in Burford
8 roofers work in Burford. All cover the town from nearby. 2 are on a trade register.
Also coversFulbrookTayntonSwinbrookAsthallShipton-under-Wychwood
Firms based in the area first, then by distance from Burford. Nobody pays for position.
| Firm | Based in | Does | Checks | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsworth Roofing LtdLtd company 04184610 | Carterton OX18 7 mi |
Stone slate, Slate, Tiled roofs, Re-roofing, +5 | Trading, no register found | 01993 846444Website |
| Empire Roofing Services (Oxford) LtdLtd company 12402998 | Witney OX29 7 mi |
Flat roofs, Slate, Stone slate, Tiled roofs, +8 | 01993 259226Website | |
| MT & Sons RoofingLtd company 13001423 | Witney OX28 7 mi |
Roof repairs, Re-roofing, Flat roofs, Slate, +5 | Trading, no register found | 07842 085106Website |
| Cotswold Building & RoofingLtd company 12550817 | Fairford GL7 9 mi |
Tiled roofs | Trading, no register found | 07799 350998Website |
| G Dowdeswell & Sons Roofing | Stroud 25 mi |
Stone slate, Re-roofing, Roof repairs, Slate, +1 | Trading, no register found | 01452 771 167Website |
| Cotswold Countryside RoofingLtd company 15518792 | Cheltenham GL51 | Re-roofing, Emergency repairs, Flat roofs, Leadwork, +7 | Trading, no register found | 01452 458131Website |
| Cotswold Period RoofingLtd company 06708480 | Badsey WR11 | Roof repairs, Chimneys, Flat roofs, Leadwork, +4 | 0800 955 8059Website | |
| Heritage Roofing Company (Oxford) LtdLtd company 05206830 | Bampton OX18 | Stone slate, Slate, Flat roofs, Leadwork, +4 | Trading, no register found | 01993 705874Website |
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Short answer
Burford is a small, historic town on a hill above the River Windrush. Most of its old houses have stone slate roofs, and many are listed. Burford is in Oxfordshire, so West Oxfordshire District Council deals with consent. The steep, busy High Street makes scaffolding hard, so ask each firm how it will manage access before you compare quotes.
Roofers in Burford by service
Roof repairs
Stone and slate roofs
Listed and heritage roofs
Flat roofs
Chimneys and leadwork
Guttering and roofline
Burford roofs
The High Street runs down the hill to an old bridge over the Windrush. Both sides have stone houses, inns and shops, most with steep stone slate roofs, dormers and tall chimneys.
Sheep Street and Witney Street also have many old stone houses. Many of these roofs sit on old oak timbers that have moved over the centuries. Stone slates here often came from Oxfordshire sources such as the Stonesfield area. Some are hard to match, so careful reuse of the old slates matters.
Conservation area and listed buildings
Burford was one of the first conservation areas in West Oxfordshire, designated in 1970. The council publishes its map.
Many buildings in the town are listed. Old roof timbers can be part of the listing, so ask the council before you replace them. Listed building consent is needed for any change of roof material, dormer, chimney or roof light.
You can check a listing on Historic England's Search the List. Type the house name or street and Burford, or zoom in on the High Street with the map search.
Access on the High Street
The High Street is steep and carries a lot of traffic. A scaffold there needs a licence from Oxfordshire County Council, the highway authority, and careful planning on the slope.
Ask the roofer who applies for the licence, how long the scaffold will stay up, and where the firm will store slates during the work. Many shops and inns on the street stay open during roof work, so the scaffold must keep their doors clear.
Weather, the river and nearby villages
The top of the town is on open ground, where wind lifts slates. The bottom of the town is by the river and stays damper, so moss and blocked gutters are common. Low ground near the Windrush has some flood risk. Check your address on GOV.UK.
Firms in Burford often work in Fulbrook, Taynton, Swinbrook, Asthall and Shipton-under-Wychwood. Taynton, Swinbrook, Asthall and Shipton-under-Wychwood have conservation areas too.
Questions
Who handles planning in Burford?
West Oxfordshire District Council. Burford is in Oxfordshire, so Cotswold District Council does not deal with it.
Can old roof timbers in my Burford house be repaired?
Often, yes. A carpenter or roofer can repair or strengthen old timbers. On a listed building, the council usually prefers repair to replacement.
Why does scaffolding cost more on Burford High Street?
The street is steep and busy. The scaffold needs a highway licence, and it can need extra work to stand level on the slope.