VELUX® Windows and Roofing in Swinton

Homes and roofs in Swinton

Victorian terraces with slate roofs are found around the town centre and along the older roads, while inter-war and post-war semis with tiled roofs make up much of the surrounding area. There are also post-war council-built homes, low-rise flats and newer estates. Many homes have been extended, with flat-roofed rear additions and loft conversions.

Roofs across a growing town

Swinton grew around coal mining and cotton, and its housing reflects each phase of growth. The common problems we see are slipped slates and chimney repairs on older homes, ridge and verge repairs on tiled semis, and failing flat roofs on extensions added in the 1980s and 1990s.

Swinton's position on higher ground between the Irwell valley and Walkden leaves some streets exposed to wind. Ridge tiles and verges bedded in mortar are especially vulnerable, and dry-fix systems can be a lower-maintenance alternative. We'll recommend what suits your roof.

Typical work we're asked about in Swinton

• Dry ridge and verge upgrades
• Flat roof replacement on extensions
• Slate and chimney repairs on terraces
• Roof windows for loft bedrooms