Roofers in Marple for new roofs, re-roofing and roof repairs across SK6, from the stone cottages of Marple Bridge and Compstall in the Goyt valley to the 1930s semis around Rose Hill and Hawk Green and the hillside homes of Mellor. Family-run, fully insured, and every quote in writing after we have seen the roof, never a figure over the phone.
Marple is one of the areas we work in most regularly, and as established local roofers across the SK6 postcode we are out on rooftops here week in, week out. With more than two decades of hands-on experience carrying out roof repairs in Marple, we know exactly how the exposed Pennine-edge weather works on different types of property across the area. Down around Marple Bridge and up Brabyns Brow, the historic stone-built Victorian cottages often fall within the Marple Bridge Conservation Area. These homes frequently need highly sympathetic natural slate repairs, intricate lead valley renewals and full chimney stack rebuilds rather than quick patch jobs, particularly after a rough winter has worked its way into already-tired leadwork.
Moving towards Church Lane and Stockport Road, the larger Edwardian villas commonly suffer from deteriorating lead flashings and original slates finally reaching the end of their life. Further out by Rose Hill and Hawk Green, the 1930s semis and post-war housing bring their own recurring issues. Here we regularly carry out chimney stack repairs, fix shifted concrete interlocking tiles, renew neglected fascias and guttering, and undertake full flat roof replacements on ageing rear extensions, and the shaded slopes across Marple mean steady roof cleaning too.
As a family-run company we do not believe in high-pressure sales. Instead we survey every Marple job in person and give you a completely transparent, free written quote with no hidden costs tacked on later, never a figure over the phone and never an extra once we have started. Marple sits under Stockport Council, and on a re-roof of more than half the area we certify the Building Regulations ourselves through an NFRC Competent Person Scheme, so there is no council Building Notice for you to file. Being based just down the road at Hallam Mill in Stockport means we are practically neighbours with SK6, so call-outs do not come with a hidden travel premium and we can usually be out to you quickly. And if you are buying a period home here, our guide covers what a flagged roof survey really means.
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Our Roofing Services in Marple
The three services we are best known for in Marple, new roofs and re-roofing,
flat roofing, and roof repairs, plus everything else a roof needs. Every job, large or small,
is carried out by our own trained teams, never subcontracted.
New Roofs in Marple
On the stone cottages and period villas around Marple Bridge and Compstall, we strip back a tired roof and rebuild in matching natural or reclaimed slate, with fresh lead to the valleys these older SK6 roofs carry. Every re-roof is fitted by our own team and signed off to Building Regulations under our NFRC Competent Person Scheme, so there is no council application to chase.
On the rear extensions and garages around Rose Hill, Hawk Green and the newer streets, we lay and re-cover flat roofs in EPDM rubber and fibreglass GRP, in one sealed piece with proper falls and a long written guarantee. Tired, leaking felt on an ageing extension gets replaced, not patched over.
Marple's exposed Pennine-edge weather is what brings us out most: slipped and cracked slates, worn lead valleys and flashings, and moss holding water on the shaded slopes. We refix and match the slate, renew the lead, and put the drainage right so one weak spot does not turn into a ceiling stain.
Roofing in Marple: What We Know About Your Streets
Marple runs from Goyt valley stone cottages to 1930s hillside semis, and the roof changes with the street.
Marple Bridge, Compstall and the Conservation Areas
Around Marple Bridge and up Brabyns Brow, and over at Compstall by Etherow Country Park, the stone-built Victorian cottages and mill workers' terraces sit in conservation areas in the steep-sided Goyt valley. These older roofs carry a lot of natural slate, stone and hand-dressed lead on exposed, shaded slopes, so we match slate like-for-like, keep the leadwork traditional and handle repairs sympathetically rather than papering over them.
Church Lane, Stockport Road and the Edwardian Villas
Towards Church Lane and Stockport Road the larger Edwardian villas carry roofs with several valleys and a good deal of original slate, and the lead flashings on these are often the first thing to fail. We renew the leadwork, refix or replace the tired slate and, where a covering has finally had its day, quote a full re-roof built to see out the next generation.
Rose Hill, Hawk Green and the 1930s Semis
Out by Rose Hill and Hawk Green the housing turns to 1930s semis and post-war stock, with concrete interlocking tile that shifts and slips and rear extensions in need of new coverings. We re-bed and dry-fix ridges, refix slipped tiles, renew guttering and fascias, and re-cover extension and garage flat roofs in EPDM rubber and fibreglass GRP.
Mellor and the Exposed Hillside Roofs
Up on the Mellor hillside the roofs range from red-brick Edwardian villas at the lower end to stone cottages higher up, and the exposed Pennine-edge setting is hard on them. Storm-lifted slates, ridge tiles and worn chimney leadwork are common, and the shade keeps north-facing slopes damp and mossy, so we handle storm-damage repairs and moss removal here through autumn and winter.
If water is getting into a home anywhere in Marple or across SK6, we come out and stop it, and we do not leave it open. A full repair where the weather allows, a sound temporary cover where it does not, then back to finish the job properly.
No day rates plucked from the air and no figure that creeps up later. Every Marple quote is itemised in writing after a proper survey. For real numbers by job, see the cost guide on each service page.
Always itemised in your quote
Labour, broken down by task, never one lump sum.
Materials, with the slate, stone, tile or membrane named.
Scaffolding, access and waste removal.
VAT, shown clearly and separately.
What changes the price here
The pitch, size and access of your roof.
Whether it is a conservation property around Marple Bridge or Compstall.
The materials you choose, from concrete tile to natural slate and stone.
What we find once the old covering is stripped back.
If we find something not visible from the ground, like rotten timber under old felt or perished lead in a valley, we stop, show you, and agree the cost before carrying on. It is never quietly added to the bill.
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★★★★★
“Dan's knowledge, candour and honesty are top notch. He helped identify issues with our roof that others completely missed, giving us a really clear understanding of the state and realistic life span of the roof. As a result he actually talked me out of doing more work, due to the limited life it would have against the rest of it, suggesting I save my money to have it all done properly in the future when we need to. He was always extremely helpful in making sure the work was done to a high standard.”
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Phil Somerville
Google Review, Marple
★★★★★
“Recently had a lead bay window roof replaced plus flashings. Couldn't have asked for more from Daniel and Sean. From start to finish they delivered a professional service, second to none. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of any roofing or repair issues.”
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Andrew B.
Google Review, Marple
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★★★★★
“We had several broken tiles on a ground floor roof causing a leak in our utility. Our gable end undercloaking board was also failing and becoming a hazard in high winds. We had great service from Daniel Scott Roofing, Dan was quick to assess the damage and gave a clear, competitive quote on the repairs needed. They completed the repairs promptly and professionally with good communication throughout, would definitely recommend!”
From the Goyt valley stone cottages of Marple Bridge and Compstall to the 1930s semis around Rose Hill and the hillside homes of Mellor, these are the faults that bring us out most across Marple, with how we fix each.
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Storm Damage on Exposed Pennine-Edge Roofs
What you'll notice
Slipped or missing slates after a gale, ridge tiles knocked loose, or a fresh damp patch on an upstairs ceiling after driving rain.
Why it's so common here:
Marple sits on the exposed edge of the Pennines, and the hillside roofs around Mellor and the higher parts of Marple Bridge take the full force of storm and wind-driven rain, which lifts slates and works into any tired lead.
How we fix it:
We make the roof watertight the same day or first thing the next working day, then refix and match the slate, re-bed the ridge and renew any lead the weather has found a way past.
Worn Lead Valleys and Flashings on Period Stone Roofs
What you'll notice
Water staining where two roof slopes meet, or damp tracking down a chimney breast or around a bay after heavy rain.
Why it's so common here:
The stone cottages and Edwardian villas around Marple Bridge, Church Lane and Stockport Road carry a lot of hand-dressed lead in the valleys and flashings, and once a rough winter has worked into tired leadwork it lets water past.
How we fix it:
We strip out and renew the valleys and flashings in fresh code 5 and 6 lead, dressed by hand to sit right on these older roofs, and refix any slate the water has lifted.
Tiles out of line or on the ground after wind, a dip in the roof line, or daylight showing in the loft.
Why it's so common here:
The 1930s semis and post-war housing around Rose Hill and Hawk Green were laid in concrete interlocking tile, and the nails and battens holding them corrode and give way with age so tiles shift and slip.
How we fix it:
We refix and replace the slipped tiles, re-bed or dry-fix the ridge, and where the fixings have failed across the slope we quote a full re-roof rather than a run of patches.
Thick green moss across the shaded slopes, gutters full of fallen moss, and slates staying wet long after rain.
Why it's so common here:
The steep-sided Goyt valley and heavy tree cover around Marple Bridge and Compstall keep north-facing slate damp, so moss takes hold, holds water against the roof and washes down to block the gutters.
How we fix it:
We remove moss by hand, never with a jet wash that strips the surface off the tiles, then treat the roof with a biocide to slow it coming back, and clear the gutters while we are up there.
Covering SK6, from the Goyt valley stone cottages of Marple Bridge and Compstall out to Rose Hill, Hawk Green and the Mellor hillside, means we arrive knowing roughly what a roof will need.
Roofing in Marple Bridge
A predominantly stone-built district of Marple set in the steep-sided Goyt valley, much of it within the Marple Bridge Conservation Area. The older stone cottages and period properties here often need sympathetic natural stone and slate repairs, intricate lead valley renewals, and chimney work carried out in keeping with the conservation area.
Roofing in Hawk Green
Once a village in its own right before new housing merged it into Marple, Hawk Green sits towards the canal and mixes older mill workers' cottages with later residential streets. We regularly handle ageing tiled and slate roofs here, along with chimney repointing and guttering work on the more exposed properties.
Roofing in Rose Hill
A residential part of Marple grouped around Rose Hill station, with a settled mix of Victorian and Edwardian homes alongside post-war and later family housing. The older properties commonly call for slate repairs and lead flashing renewals, while the newer stock more often needs flat roof and guttering work on extensions.
Roofing in Mellor
A hillside village that became part of Marple in 1936, Mellor ranges from red-brick Edwardian villas at the lower end to picturesque stone cottages higher up the hill. Its exposed Pennine-edge setting means we frequently carry out storm-damage repairs, ridge tile repointing, and full re-roofs built to withstand the weather.
Roofing in Compstall
On the edge of Marple beside Etherow Country Park, Compstall is a historic mill village built in the 1820s, where many of the original stone-built workers' cottages and terraces still stand within a conservation area. We carry out sympathetic slate repairs, chimney repointing, and leadwork on these older properties, using traditional materials suited to homes this exposed to the river valley and open country.
Our yard is at Hallam Mill in Stockport, a short hop from Marple, so we can usually get out to look quickly, and the distance adds nothing to the price.
Costs
Will you give me a price over the phone?
No. We survey every Marple roof in person first, because no two of these valley and hillside roofs are the same, then give you a fixed written price with nothing added later. There are cost guides on our service pages for a rough idea beforehand, and a full re-roof of a terrace or semi typically runs £7,000 to £18,000.
Repairs
Do you work on conservation-area and period stone roofs?
Yes. Much of Marple Bridge and Compstall sits in a conservation area, and we work like-for-like in matching natural slate and stone, keep the lead and detailing traditional, and let you know what needs consent before we start. See our lead services for the valley and flashing work these roofs need. Buying one of these period properties? Like-for-like stone budgets are a different conversation, so it pays to have the roof checked before you buy.
Can you deal with storm damage after a gale?
Yes. Marple's exposed Pennine-edge roofs take a battering in bad weather, so we make the roof watertight the same day or first thing the next working day during working hours, then come back and carry out the lasting repair once it is safe.
Planning
Do I need to tell the council about a re-roof?
Once a re-roof covers more than half the roof it falls under Building Regulations, normally with an insulation upgrade. On an NFRC Competent Person Scheme we certify and document it ourselves, so there is nothing to submit to Stockport Council.
Materials
Can you match the slate and stone on an older Marple roof?
Yes. We match and source reclaimed natural slate and stone so a repair or re-roof on a period Marple Bridge or Compstall roof blends in rather than leaving an obvious patch.
Cleaning
Should I have the moss removed from my roof?
On the shaded, valley-side roofs common in Marple, yes, because moss holds water against the slates and blocks the gutters. We remove it by hand and treat the roof with a biocide, and we never jet wash, which strips the weatherproof surface off the tiles.
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