New Roof Installations
A roof built to outlast the house beneath it.
From the membrane up, Corner Stone installs new pitched roofs across Co Durham, Teesside & Tyne and Wear — slate, tile and clay, fixed layer by layer, and backed by a 10-year installation warranty.
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Built layer by layer
A new roof is only as good as what’s beneath it.
The tiles are the part you see. The membrane, the battens, the lead and the ventilation are the parts that decide whether it lasts. We build every layer properly — from the rafters up — so your new roof weathers decades of British storms, not just the first winter.
- Free roof survey with honest repair-vs-replace advice
- Fixed-price quote — materials, leadwork, scaffolding included
- Breathable membrane, tanalised battens and code-4 lead as standard
- 10-year workmanship warranty on every new roof
How we build it
Every layer, done properly.
From the first rafter to the last ridge tile, one crew owns the whole roof — so no detail falls between contractors.
Roof Survey & Preparation
We strip, measure and inspect the existing structure — rafters, wall plates and chimney stacks — and replace any rotten or wormed timber before a single tile goes back up.
Breathable Membrane & Underlay
A vapour-permeable membrane is laid and counter-battened across the rafters, giving your roof a secondary weather barrier that breathes — driving rain stays out, condensation escapes.
Timber Battens & Laths
Tanalised roofing battens are gauged to the exact tile profile and nailed to a true line — the precision grid every slate and tile hangs from for the life of the roof.
Tiles, Slate & Finishes
Natural Welsh slate, concrete interlocking tiles, clay rosemary or pantiles — fixed with the right nails and hooks, laid to a true bond and matched to your home’s character.
Leadwork, Valleys & Flashings
Code-4 and code-5 lead dressed around chimneys, abutments and valleys, with soakers and aprons that move water cleanly away — the detail that decides whether a roof lasts decades.
Dry Ridge, Eaves & Ventilation
Dry-ridge and dry-verge systems, eaves ventilation and insulation continuity — a weathertight, ventilated roof that meets today’s Building Regulations and stays sound.
Beneath the tiles
The layers you never see.
A breathable membrane and a true grid of tanalised battens are what make a roof last. Here’s what goes on before a single tile is fixed.
Breathable Membrane
Vapour-permeable underlay fixed to rafters — lets the roof breathe, keeps driving rain out.
Timber Battens & Laths
Tanalised roofing battens gauged and nailed across the rafters — the grid every tile hangs from.
Tiles, slate & finishes
The right finish for your home.
From natural Welsh slate to concrete interlocking tiles, clay rosemary and pantiles — we’ll match the finish to your home’s character and pitch.
Natural Welsh Slate
Hand-graded, fixed with copper nails — the lifetime finish for period homes.
Concrete Interlocking Tiles
Marley & Redland concrete tiles — the modern standard for British semis.
Clay Rosemary Tiles
Small-format clay plain tiles — the authentic finish for Victorian terraces.
Clay Pantiles
S-curve clay pantiles — a warm, traditional finish for country cottages.
How it works
Four steps to a roof that lasts.
Free Roof Survey
We inspect the roof inside and out, assess the structure, and advise plainly whether a full re-roof is needed or a repair will do.
Fixed-Price Quote
A written, itemised proposal — materials, finish, leadwork, scaffolding and a firm start date. No vague allowances, no surprises mid-job.
The Installation
Strip, repair structure, lay membrane and battens, then fix your chosen tile or slate. A dedicated crew, weather-tight each night, daily cleanup.
Handover & 10-Year Warranty
We walk you round the finished roof, leave the site spotless, and register your 10-year installation warranty before we leave.
Completed roofs
New roofs, finished and warrantied.
A few recent installations across Co Durham, Teesside & Tyne and Wear — every layer built to spec and backed in writing.
Completed slate roof & dry ridge
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New slate installation
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Slate & lead detail
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Word of mouth
Neighbours talk. Dry homes prove it.
“Full re-roof in Welsh slate on our Victorian terrace. The crew were tidy, the leadwork is beautiful, and the house has never been warmer. Worth every penny.”
“Corner Stone re-roofed our semi in concrete interlocking tiles after a botched job by another firm. Proper membrane, proper battens, proper warranty. Night and day.”
“From survey to handover they explained every layer — membrane, laths, lead, ridge. The finished roof looks better than the original. Ten-year warranty in writing.”
Straight answers
New roof questions, answered plainly.
Related roofing services
One crew for the whole roof — explore the rest.
Corner Stone Roofing & Maintenance handles every layer above your ceiling across County Durham, Tyne and Wear and Teesside. See how the rest of our roofing work fits together.
Free estimate
Let’s plan your new roof — on us.
Send the form and we’ll call within one business day to book your free roof survey and fixed-price estimate. Ready to start? Call us straight away.