Listed Building & Heritage Roofing

Listed Building Consent

Prior to carrying out any works to alter a listed building in any way that affects its architectural character or historic interest, you must first obtain consent from the local planning authority. It is a criminal offense not to have the consent when work is being carried out, so it is important that your local authority has given the work the ok.

Your first step is to check with your local authority Conservation Officer if consent is needed for the planned work. When speaking with the Office, it is also advisable to request an outline of what might be considered acceptable and whether the works may need adapting so they stand a greater chance of approval.

Within your application make sure to consider the desirability of preserving the building, its setting and those features which make it special, as planning authorities give this particular attention when deciding to grant or refuse an application.

Please visit the following websites for more information:

Historic England planning permission for listed buildings and other heritage assets.

Historic England listed building consent.

Government’s Planning Portal.

Roof Repairs & Maintenance

Your roof is your first line of defence against the elements. Unfortunately, older roofs are more likely to suffer damage caused by the years of wear and tear it accumulates over time. Conducting timely repairs is a priority to ensure that it not just remains aesthetically pleasing, but to preserve the entire building for many years to come.

Keay Roofing Services carry out high-quality roof repairs and maintenance to fix leaks, mend general wear and tear, and restore damage caused by bad weather.

For repairs that you think might be an insurance claim, we can also work with your insurers to ensure effective remedial action is carried-out.

As a proactive approach to maintenance, we also offer regular roof inspections to identify and rectify signs of damage early and ensure your roof remains in good working order.

New Roofs on Old Buildings

It is not uncommon for heritage and listed building roofs to be stripped and replaced entirely to achieve a watertight finish and maintenance-free solution.

When that time comes, Keay Roofing Services have the necessary training and experience to carry out this specialist roof replacement service.

Throughout the project, our commitment to high standards is assured. From the careful combination of both modern and traditional materials and techniques, to ensuring that disruption to your home is minimised and the job is completed safely, on time and to budget.

If needed, we can add roof insulation, something that many listed buildings lack, to improve the heat retention properties of your building.

We also ensure that the correct building regulations are maintained and adhered to throughout. To guarantee this, we liaise with the local authorities and the council for the duration of the contract.

Chimney Stack Repair & Removal

Chimneys are prominent features in listed buildings, so it is important that they stay in full working order. They require adequate ventilation to ensure that the heat from the fireplace is moving away from your home. They should also be structurally sound to prevent against collapse or possible house fires.

If you are concerned about signs of possible damage or disrepair, we provide a full chimney investigation, maintenance and repair service to resolve problems quickly with minimum disruption.

Where damage has occurred, we can repair and replace lead flashing and chimney stacks. We can also repoint chimney stacks, cap off chimney pots and fit chimney cowls. .

If your chimney is no longer in use, or extensively damaged, we can also remove it completely to eliminate any future problems.

Roof Moss Removal

While moss on a roof can add a certain charm to an older property, when is runs out of control it can cause serious damage that leads to costly repairs. With the help of Keay Roofing Service, you can keep your roof moss-free and in good working order.

Moss will happily grow on most roofing materials including traditional clay and slate tiles typically found on heritage and listed building roofs. Whilst it may seem harmless, it has been known to slowly degrade roofs and eventually allow water into homes.

Loose moss is also well known for falling into gutters, creating blockages and overspills that cause water damage to property. Another problem that can incur additional expense for repairs.

Our roof moss removal service for heritage and listed buildings is effective at removing moss while being careful to preserve existing roofing materials and the underlying structures.

Gutters Soffits & Fascias

Keay Roofing Services offer high quality repairs and replacement of guttering, soffits and fascia boards that preserve the authenticity of historical properties and protect them from water damage.

Whether you require a completely new roofline, a repair to a leaking connection, or leaves and debris removed from blocked gutters we are here to help.

When repairing or replacing your roofline, we offer a wide range of high-quality materials including cast iron or aluminium that helps retain the historical accuracy of period properties.

Conservation VELUX Windows

Adding a VELUX roof window is ideal for bringing natural light and ventilation into your home when converting your loft or adding an extension.

For historical properties, the VELUX range includes a classic conservation window specifically designed to blend tastefully into the roof of period homes.

To double your daylight or create panoramic views you can also combine VELUX roof windows by simply adding an additional fixed, sloping element.