Cotswolds Roofers

Gloucestershire

Roofers in Fairford and Lechlade

4 roofers work in Fairford and Lechlade. 2 are based in the area. 1 is on a trade register.

Also coversFairfordLechladeKempsfordQueningtonMeysey HamptonColn St AldwynsSouthrop

See the 4 firmsCotswold District Council

4 of 4 firms

Firms based in the area first, then by distance from Fairford and Lechlade. Nobody pays for position.

Roofers that cover Fairford and Lechlade
FirmBased inDoesChecksContact
Cotswold Building & RoofingLtd company 12550817 Fairford GL7 Tiled roofs Trading, no register found 07799 350998Website
Gardner Roofing LLPLtd company OC332910 Fairford GL7 Tiled roofs, Slate, Stone slate, Leadwork Trading, no register found 01285 712121Website
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
NFRC
 0800 955 8059Website

Short answer

Fairford and Lechlade are two small towns in the south-east of Cotswold District, on the River Coln and the River Thames. Both have conservation areas, and Cotswold District Council handles planning. Many old houses have stone slate roofs. Low ground near the rivers has flood risk, so check gutters and drains as well.

Roofers in Fairford and Lechlade by service

Roofs in Fairford and Lechlade

In Fairford, the Market Place, High Street and London Street have stone houses, many with stone slate roofs. St Mary's Church, known for its medieval glass, stands at the centre.

Lechlade has stone houses around its Market Place and along the main streets, below the spire of St Lawrence's Church. Both towns have later houses with Welsh slate and newer estates with concrete tiles or reconstituted stone slates. On the estates, flat roofs on extensions and garages are a common job.

Two conservation areas

Fairford and Lechlade each have a conservation area. Cotswold District Council publishes a boundary map for each one. Inside them, take care with changes to visible roofs, chimneys and roof lights.

On a listed building, listed building consent is needed for any change that affects its character. To check, search Historic England's list by town name and street. Remember to search for Lechlade and Fairford separately. The list also covers walls and outbuildings, so read the whole entry.

Rivers and flood risk

Fairford sits beside the River Coln, and Lechlade stands where the Coln and the Leach meet the upper Thames. Low ground in both towns has flood risk from rivers and, in places, from high ground water.

Look up your address on the GOV.UK long term flood risk service. On damp, low ground, make sure gutters and downpipes take water away from the walls. Damp walls can hide the real source of a roof leak.

Access and nearby villages

The main streets in both towns are narrow, with houses on the pavement edge. Scaffolding on these pavements is licensed by Gloucestershire County Council. In Lechlade, the main roads through the town carry a lot of traffic, so ask the firm how it will keep the footway safe.

Firms in this area often work in Kempsford, Quenington, Meysey Hampton, Coln St Aldwyns and Southrop. All five villages have a conservation area on the Cotswold District Council map.

Questions

Is a damp ceiling in my Fairford house always a roof leak?

No. Damp can come from a blocked gutter, a failed flashing, condensation or a plumbing leak. A roofer can check the roof and gutters first.

Do Fairford and Lechlade have the same planning rules?

Both are in Cotswold District, so the same council applies. Each town has its own conservation area map.

Who handles planning in Lechlade?

Cotswold District Council. Ask its conservation team before you change the roof of a listed building.

Nearby towns

Sources

  1. Cotswold District Council: Historic buildings and conservation areas
  2. Cotswold District Council: Conservation area maps
  3. Cotswold District Council: Listed buildings
  4. Historic England: Search the List
  5. GOV.UK: Check your long term flood risk
  6. Gloucestershire County Council: Highways licences, permits and permissions