Areas we cover · Aston Clinton
Roofers in Aston Clinton
Aston Clinton's older buildings owe a lot to the Rothschild family and its newer ones to the growth of the last twenty years. We repair and replace roofs across the village, from estate cottages to new builds.
- About 4 miles from Aylesbury
- Postcodes HP22
Quick answer
Do you cover Aston Clinton?
Yes. Aston Clinton is about four miles east of Aylesbury, just off the A41 towards Tring. We cover the village, Buckland and Weston Turville for roof repairs, new roofs, flat roofs, chimney work and specialist leadwork, with a free, photographed inspection first.
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Planning authority
- Buckinghamshire Council
- Postcodes
- HP22
- From Aylesbury
- About 4 miles
Rothschild cottages, a medieval church and new streets
Sir Anthony de Rothschild bought the Aston Clinton estate in the mid-19th century and shaped much of the village around it, adding workers' cottages, schools and Anthony Hall, which his widow later gave to the community. Aston Clinton House itself has gone (its grounds are now Green Park), but many of the estate buildings remain. Period buildings like these often have tall chimneys, bay roofs and detailed leadwork that need a specialist's eye.
The oldest building in the village is the 13th-century church of St Michael and All Angels. Around the historic core, Aston Clinton has grown considerably and newer homes now make up a large share of its roofs, with modern interlocking tiles and dry-fix systems.
Typical roofing jobs in Aston Clinton
- Chimney repointing, flaunching and leadwork on period cottages.
- Replacing slipped or broken slates and clay tiles on older roofs.
- Dry verge and ridge repairs on newer homes.
- Flat roof replacement on extensions and garages.
- Guttering, fascias and soffits across the village.
Period properties and permissions
Aston Clinton falls within Buckinghamshire Council. Some of the village's older buildings are listed and changing roof materials on a listed building needs listed building consent, while like-for-like repairs usually don't. We match slate, clay tile and lead to the original and will advise before any work that might need consent.
Leadwork in Aston Clinton
Rothschild estate buildings and their leadwork
The estate buildings that survive from the Rothschild era, from workers' cottages to Anthony Hall, were built with the kind of details that keep a leadworker busy: tall chimneys with lead aprons and back gutters, bay windows with dressed lead roofs and valleys where one slope meets another. After more than a century and a half, the original lead on buildings like these may already have been replaced at least once. Not every replacement was done well.
The faults we find on roofs of that age are familiar. Lead laid in pieces that are too long splits as it expands and contracts. Flashings fixed with nails or sealant instead of being wedged into the joints pull away. Bay roofs patched with bitumen paint trap water underneath. We renew them in lead bossed and dressed by hand to the right size and code.
On the village's newer homes the lead is mostly in flashings to porches, dormers and chimneys and the same standards apply.
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Damien's work on the entire job, from start to finish, was absolutely excellent. The communication was excellent, the team was great, they arrived exactly on time and completed some quality work. I will definitely be recommending Mionlach to anyone needing roofing work.
10/10 for my stunning new slate roof. Would highly recommend Damien and his team (Martin) they were professional, knowledgable and delivered a high standard of work. From the initial quote to the finished job communication was fantastic, when the job was completed they were back to finish any snagging and were very respectful of our property. If you’re considering getting a new roof you must speak to Damien first!
Straight answers
Roofing in Aston Clinton: common questions
Anything else, call Damien on 07803 473995 or send us a photo on WhatsApp.
Do you work on period cottages in Aston Clinton?
Yes. Period roofs with clay tiles, slate, tall chimneys and detailed leadwork are exactly the kind of work we specialise in and we repair like-for-like wherever possible.
Can you repair dry verges on new homes in Aston Clinton?
Yes. Loose or missing dry verge caps are a common fault after high winds. We refix or replace them and check the ridge fixings while we're on the roof.
How long does a reroof take in Aston Clinton?
Most houses take around one to two weeks on site, depending on size and weather. We keep the roof watertight every night and send photo updates as the work progresses.
Can you repair leadwork on the old Rothschild estate buildings?
Yes. Tall chimneys, bay roofs and valleys on period estate buildings are exactly the kind of leadwork we specialise in, bossed and dressed by hand in house. If a building is listed we'll match the original details and advise on consent first.
Nearby
Nearby areas
We also cover Buckland, Weston Turville, Halton and Drayton Beauchamp.