Own an Older Maidstone Property? Protect the Roof Without Losing Its Character.
Period and heritage properties in Maidstone and the surrounding area, including Bearsted, Weavering, Barming, Loose need roofing that respects their age, materials and traditional construction. We carry out heritage roofing work using Kent peg tiles, older clay roofs, compatible materials and heritage-sensitive detailing — with repair and retention prioritised where appropriate. Your written quotation can be sent directly by WhatsApp or email.
About this service
Heritage roofing covers the repair, restoration and replacement of roofs on period, traditional and listed buildings. These roofs often use materials and methods no longer common on modern homes — Kent peg tiles, natural slate, handmade clay tiles, and lead valleys, flashings and gutters — and the work must be sympathetic to the building's age and construction. We inspect the roof, identify the original materials and detailing, and recommend repairs or renewal that preserve the character of the property.
On listed buildings or properties in conservation areas, we work to the requirements of the local authority and any listed building consent. The aim is always a weathertight roof that retains the building's original appearance and uses appropriate traditional materials.
Typical problems we solve
- Period cottages and tile-hung properties
- Listed buildings and conservation area properties
- Kent peg tile roofs needing repair or renewal
- Traditional slate roofs on older properties
- Lead valleys, flashings and gutters on period roofs
- Oast cowls and converted agricultural buildings
Benefits
- Sympathetic repairs using traditional materials
- Kent peg tiles, natural slate and handmade clay tiles
- Specialist leadwork — valleys, flashings and gutters
- Experience with period and listed properties
- Work appropriate to the building's age and construction
- Workmanship guarantee on qualifying works
Our process
We inspect the roof carefully, identify the original materials and detailing, and assess what is failing and why. Where listed building consent or local authority approval is needed, we work to those requirements. A written quotation sets out the traditional materials, leadwork and detailing proposed.
How we carry out the work
Our roofing team carries out the work using traditional materials and methods appropriate to the building — Kent peg tiles, natural or handmade slate, and leadwork dressed and welded to a traditional standard. We preserve the original appearance while making the roof weathertight and sound.
Drainage considerations
Lead valleys and gutters are common on heritage roofs and are often a leak source. We form and renew lead valleys and gutters with correct falls and traditional detailing so water is carried safely away.
Edging and finishing
Ridges, verges and abutments are detailed in keeping with the building — including traditional mortar bedding and lead soakers where appropriate — so the roof retains its period character.
Maintenance information
Heritage roofs benefit from periodic inspection to catch slipped tiles, lead movement and mortar decay early. We advise on a simple maintenance routine and can carry out periodic checks.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes. We carry out roofing work on period and listed properties, using traditional materials and detailing, and working to the requirements of any listed building consent and the local authority.
Can you source Kent peg tiles?
Yes. We use Kent peg tiles and other traditional materials appropriate to heritage roofs, including reclaimed tiles where a match to the existing covering is needed.
Contact Pro Guard Roofing Specialists Ltd
Call us on 01622 611 499 or email info@proguardroofingspecialists.co.uk. Calls are answered by our team 24/7 — no AI receptionists.
Pro Guard Roofing Specialists Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 16026198. Registered Office: Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, England, ME15 6JQ.