Family run since 1985

Residential roofing, built to last.

Pitched and flat roofing for houses, cottages, period and new-build homes, from small repairs to full re-roofs.

Family-run roofing specialists with over 40 years of experience, looking after homes across Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, Bedford and the surrounding counties.

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Finished tiled pitched roof on a period home near Milton Keynes, re-roofed by Clarkson Roofing Ravenstone · 2025
01/Overview
Residential roofing

Your roof is the one thing protecting everything else.

Houses, cottages, period and new-build homes all rely on a roof that quietly keeps the weather out. We survey it properly, explain what it actually needs, and put the right covering back on, whether that is a handful of slipped tiles or a full re-roof done from scratch.

  • 01Free home surveys
  • 02Fixed-price written quotes
  • 03Tidy, respectful crews
A roof done properly is a roof you stop thinking about.
Clarkson Roofing · Since 1985
03/The range
What we do

Everything above the walls, under one roofer.

Hover, or tab through, any part of the roof for how we handle it.

Completed tiled pitched roof on a home, re-roofed with new ridge and verge detailing by Clarkson Roofing
Pitched re-roof · Ravenstone

  • Pitched tile & slate

    Full re-roofs and repairs in concrete or clay tile, natural and reclaimed slate, with new felt, battens and breathable membrane underneath.

  • Flat roofs

    EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt over extensions, dormers, porches and garages, laid to a proper fall so water actually runs off.

  • Chimney & lead

    Re-pointing, re-flaunching, rebuilds and fresh lead flashing to stacks and abutments, one of the most common places a house lets water in.

  • Roofline & gutters

    Fascias, soffits, bargeboards and guttering renewed in uPVC or timber, so the edge of the roof stays sound and rainwater goes where it should.

  • Velux & roof windows

    Roof windows supplied and fitted into pitched roofs, flashed in and made watertight, to bring daylight into lofts and converted rooms.

04/Repair or re-roof
The honest answer

Repair, or a full re-roof? We will tell you straight.

Sometimes a roof has years left and just needs putting right. Sometimes it has quietly reached the end. We say which.

Sound tiled home roof that only needed localised repair, near Milton Keynes Option A · Repair

A repair is the sensible choice when.

  • The covering has good life left in it
  • A few slipped tiles or a flashing have failed
  • The damage is local to one area of the roof
  • You would rather not spend more than you need
Home roof stripped back to the trusses ready for a full re-roof near Olney Option B · Re-roof

A full re-roof is worth it when.

  • Repairs are becoming a yearly habit
  • The felt, battens or timbers have perished
  • Tiles are delaminating or nail-sick throughout
  • You want one job that lasts for decades
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05/Coverings
Coverings

Coverings chosen for your home, not the price list.

Hover, or tab through, any covering for how it behaves on a roof.

Concrete interlocking roof tiles on a pitched home roof 01
Everyday workhorse

Concrete Tile

Best forMost modern and post-war homes
Lifespan50+ years
LookClean, uniform, many profiles
Warranty30 years material
Ideal pitch17.5 degrees and up
ValueStrong, hard-wearing
 Traditional clay roof tiles with a warm natural colour 02
Warm and traditional

Clay Tile

Best forPeriod homes, character streets
Lifespan60+ years
LookWarm colour that holds for life
Warranty30 years material
Ideal pitch30 degrees and up
ValuePremium, ages beautifully
 Natural slate roof laid in neat courses on a home 03
The classic finish

Natural Slate

Best forCottages, period and listed homes
Lifespan80 to 100 years
LookFine, timeless, low profile
Warranty30 years material
Ideal pitch25 degrees and up
ValuePremium, lifetime covering
 Reclaimed slate matched to an existing period roof 04
Sympathetic match

Reclaimed Slate

Best forMatching an existing roof or terrace
LifespanDecades of further life
LookWeathered, in keeping
WarrantyWorkmanship on the re-lay
Ideal pitch25 degrees and up
ValueCharacter, often conservation-friendly
A Clarkson roofer laying tiles in neat courses on a home roof
Since 1985 The same family has been on rooftops here for over 40 years. You deal with people, not a call centre.
08/Why Clarkson
Why Clarkson

A roofer you would happily recommend to a neighbour.

  1. 01Family-run, over 40 years of experience
  2. 02Free, no-pressure home surveys
  3. 03Fixed-price quotes, in writing
  4. 04Fully insured for peace of mind
  5. 05Tidy on site, cleared down each day
  6. 06Manufacturer-backed materials
09/FAQs
FAQs

Residential roofing, common questions.

Do you carry out small repairs as well as full re-roofs?

Yes. We handle everything from a handful of slipped tiles or a leaking flashing through to stripping a house right back and re-roofing it in full. If a repair is the sensible option we will say so, rather than pushing a bigger job than the roof needs. Request a free home roof survey.

Do you work on period and listed homes?

Yes. We re-roof cottages, period and listed homes using reclaimed and natural slate, clay tiles and traditional lead detailing matched to the existing roof, so the finish is in keeping with the age and character of the property.

What roof coverings do you lay on houses?

Concrete and clay tiles, natural and reclaimed slate on pitched roofs, plus EPDM, GRP fibreglass and felt on flat roofs over extensions, dormers and porches. The right covering depends on the pitch, the existing roof and the look you want.

Will you protect the house and garden while you work?

Yes. We sheet up, keep scaffold and access tidy, protect planting and paths, and clear away at the end of each day. We sweep for nails and leave the site clean, and we take the old materials away when the job is done.

Do you give a written, fixed-price quote?

Yes. After a free survey we put everything in writing, with a clear fixed price and a plain description of the work. There are no day-rate surprises, and if we find something unexpected we talk to you before any extra work goes ahead. See how we quote.

Are you insured, and is the work guaranteed?

Yes. Clarkson Roofing is fully insured. Manufacturer material warranties apply to the tiles, slates and membranes we install, typically 15 to 30 years depending on the covering and specification.

How long does a house re-roof take?

A typical semi or terraced re-roof is often around one to two weeks, weather depending, while a larger detached home or a complex period roof can take longer. We give you a realistic timescale with the quote, before any work starts.

Can you help with a roof leak quickly?

Yes. For an active leak we aim to attend quickly, make the roof safe and watertight, then quote any permanent repair separately. We offer emergency support across the region. See our emergency roof repairs.

Which areas do you cover for residential roofing?

We cover Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, Bedford and the surrounding counties, including Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, South Warwickshire and London.

See also pitched roofing services, flat roofing services, chimney and lead work, roofline and gutters, Velux and roof windows, or request a free roof survey.

From our projects

Real homes, re-roofed properly.

The same care and detailing we would want on our own homes.

Ravenstone Mill: a period home re-roofed Period home · Re-roof Ravenstone Mill: a period home re-roofed Stripped, re-felted and re-tiled with fresh lead to the chimney and clean ridge detailing. View case study Park Farm, Olney: a new-build home roofed New build · Tile Park Farm, Olney: a new home roofed Taken from bare timber frame to a fully tiled roof with tidy verge and valley work. View case study Bedford: a full house re-roof House · Re-roof Bedford: a full house re-roof A tired, leaking roof stripped back and re-covered watertight, edge to edge. View case study
Recent work

Homes we have re-roofed.

Stripped, re-felted and re-covered in tile and slate, edge to edge.

Finished tiled home roof at Ravenstone New home roof tiled from the timber frame at Park Farm Full house re-roof in Bedford Re-roofed home in Sherington Fresh lead flashing to a chimney on a tiled roof Tiling in progress on a home roof at Park Farm
From the journal

Worth a read before you re-roof your home.

Slate vs Clay vs Concrete: Roof Tiles Compared Coverings Slate vs Clay vs Concrete: Roof Tiles Compared Read the guide New Roof Cost UK: 2026 Pricing Guide Cost New Roof Cost UK: 2026 Pricing Guide Read the guide Roof Repair vs Replace: The Break-Even Point Guide Roof Repair vs Replace: The Break-Even Point Read the guide
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Thinking about your roof, or worried about a leak today?

Start with a proper survey. We will inspect your roof, explain what we find in plain English, and put a clear, fixed price in writing, whether it is a repair or a full re-roof.

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