Replace a tired, leaking roof once and stop paying for patch repairs. Stephen inspects for free, quotes clearly, and fits your new roof himself from strip-off to final ridge.
10-year guarantee on every new roof
10 years
hands-on roofing experience
10-year guarantee
on every new roof
£1m insured
public liability cover
24/7
emergency call-outs
Free
roof inspections
A new roof means stripping the old covering back to the timbers, checking and repairing the structure, then laying fresh membrane, battens, tiles or slates, ridge, verge and flashings. You end up with a roof that is watertight as a whole system, not a patchwork of old and new parts that fail at different times.
Homeowners whose roof has reached the end of its life, landlords tired of repeat call-outs, buyers who have been told in a survey that the roof needs replacing, and commercial property owners who need a roof they can stop worrying about. Legacy Roofing works on both domestic and commercial properties.
Usually when repairs keep coming back, when tiles or slates are failing across large areas, when the felt underneath has perished, or when the timbers have started to sag. If you are spending money on the same roof every winter, a replacement often works out cheaper over the next decade.
A roof is a system. Membrane laps, batten gauge, fixing patterns, ventilation and flashing details all have to be right, or water finds its way in. Stephen has 10 years of hands-on roofing experience, holds £1m public liability insurance, and does the work himself, so the standard does not change halfway through the job.
An old roof rarely fails all at once. It fails slowly, and every winter the damage spreads further into the parts of the house that cost more to fix.
Once the felt has perished, rain that gets past a slipped tile soaks straight into battens and rafters. Wet timber rots, and rotten rafters turn a roof replacement into a structural job.
Water tracks along timbers and appears far from where it got in. By the time you see a stain, the loft insulation is usually soaked and the plasterboard is next.
A slow leak keeps the loft and upper rooms damp, which leads to mould on ceilings, in wardrobes and around windows.
Each patch repair costs money and only fixes one spot. On a failing roof the next leak is usually weeks away.
Overlaying instead of stripping
Laying new materials over a failing base hides the problem rather than fixing it.
Choosing on price alone
A cheap quote that skips new membrane, battens or proper flashings saves money today and costs more within a few years.
Waiting for a dry spell that never comes
Putting the job off through autumn means facing winter storms on a roof you already know is failing.
Step 1
Stephen visits, gets up close to the roof and checks tiles, ridge, valleys, flashings and the loft side of the structure.
Step 2
You get a plain-English explanation of what's wrong, whether a replacement is genuinely needed, and exactly what the quote includes.
Step 3
The old covering comes off, timbers are checked and repaired where needed, and the roof is kept protected while it's open.
Step 4
New membrane, battens, tiles or slates, ridge, verge and flashings are fitted as one watertight system.
Step 5
Stephen checks every detail, clears the site, and your new roof is covered by a 10-year guarantee.
One properly fitted roof replaces years of call-outs to the same failing covering.
Every new roof from Legacy Roofing carries a 10-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own if something goes wrong.
The roofer who quotes is the roofer who fits it. No handovers, no subcontractors, no mixed messages.
A sound roof keeps the loft, insulation and upper rooms dry and mould-free.
With options like dry ridge and dry verge, there is less mortar to crack and less to maintain.
A recent roof with a guarantee is one less thing for a buyer's surveyor to flag.
Every roof is different. Here is what Stephen looks at when planning a replacement on homes and commercial buildings across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire.
Most homes in the area have pitched roofs covered in concrete tiles, clay tiles or slate. The right choice depends on the age and style of the property, the pitch of the roof, the weight the structure can carry, and any local planning considerations. Stephen will talk you through what suits your house rather than pushing one product.
Modern breathable membranes sit under the tiles and stop wind-driven rain reaching the timbers while letting moisture escape. Getting ventilation right matters just as much: a roof that can't breathe traps condensation, which rots timber from the inside.
The edges and peaks of a roof take the worst of the weather. On a new roof these can be finished with mechanical dry ridge and dry verge systems, which are screwed and clipped into place rather than bedded in mortar that cracks and falls out over time.
Where a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof slope, the flashings and valleys do the job of keeping water out. These are the details most often skimped on cheap jobs, and the first places to leak. They are renewed as part of a full replacement.
A new roof is the ideal time to replace tired fascias, soffits and guttering, because the scaffolding is already up and the edge of the roof is exposed. It saves you paying for access twice.
On homes, the focus is usually on appearance, keeping disruption low and protecting the inside of the house while the roof is open. On commercial properties, it is often about planning work around business hours and keeping the building usable. Stephen works on both.
When you are looking for someone to handle new roofs on your property, the biggest risk is not the materials. It is not knowing who will actually turn up, whether they will do what they said, and who you can call if something is not right afterwards. Legacy Roofing removes that uncertainty by keeping everything with one person. Stephen Farrow inspects your roof, explains what he has found, gives you the price, does the work and stands behind it.
Many roofing firms send a salesperson to quote and a different crew to do the job. Details get lost between the two, and you end up repeating yourself. Because Legacy Roofing is a solo business, the conversation you have at the inspection is the same one the roofer on your roof remembers. If you have a question halfway through, you ask the person doing the work.
Every job starts with a free, no-obligation roof inspection. Stephen will tell you plainly what is wrong, what it needs, and what it does not need. If a smaller repair will solve the problem, that is what he will recommend. You will know what is included in the price before any work begins, so there are no awkward surprises at the end.
Stephen has 10 years of hands-on roofing experience on domestic and commercial properties. Legacy Roofing holds £1 million public liability insurance, every new roof carries a 10-year guarantee, and repair guarantees are explained clearly for the specific work carried out. If water is coming in, a 24-hour emergency call-out service means you are not left waiting until Monday.
Stephen arrives when he says he will. Before starting, he walks you through the plan again so you know which parts of the roof he will be working on and roughly how long each stage should take. Access is set up safely, and anything that could be affected around the property, such as paths, plants or parked cars, is considered before work begins. While the job is under way, you can ask questions at any point, and if something unexpected turns up once the roof is opened, he will show you and talk it through before going any further. Nothing extra is added without your agreement.
When the work is finished, Stephen checks it over, clears away old materials and debris, and explains what has been done and which guarantee applies. You are left with a roof that has been looked after properly, a clear record of the work, and the direct number of the roofer who did it, should you ever need him again.
Legacy Roofing carries out new roofs work across Wokingham, Bracknell, Ascot, Slough and Newbury in Berkshire, High Wycombe and Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire, Oxford, and Basingstoke in Hampshire, along with the villages in between. If you are not sure whether you are in range, call 07707 460710 and ask. The next step is simple: book your free inspection and find out exactly where your roof stands.
Anything else? Call Stephen on 07707 460710.
It depends on the size of the roof, the materials, access and the condition of the timbers underneath. Stephen gives you a clear quote after a free inspection, so you know exactly what you're paying for before any work starts.
It varies with the size and complexity of the roof and the weather. Stephen will give you a realistic timeline with your quote and keep you updated as the job progresses.
Every new roof fitted by Legacy Roofing comes with a 10-year guarantee.
Not always. Stephen will tell you honestly whether a repair will do the job. If a targeted repair is the right answer, that's what he'll recommend.
Yes. Stephen Farrow is a solo roofer, so the person who inspects and quotes your roof is the person who fits it.
Yes, Legacy Roofing holds £1 million public liability insurance.
The roof is kept protected while it's stripped, and work is planned around the forecast to keep your home dry.
Yes. Stephen covers Wokingham, Ascot, Bracknell, Newbury, Slough, Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Oxford and Gerrards Cross.
Book a free inspection. Stephen will tell you honestly whether you need a new roof, and exactly what it involves.
Free inspection · £1m insured · 10 years' experience
