Areas we cover · Thame
Roofers in Thame
Just over the Oxfordshire border, Thame has one of the finest historic high streets in the region and more than 160 listed buildings in its conservation area. We repair and reroof period and modern homes across the town, with the leadwork done in-house.
- About 8 miles from Aylesbury
- Postcodes OX9
Quick answer
Do you cover Thame in Oxfordshire?
Yes. Thame is about eight miles from Aylesbury, along the A418. We carry out roof repairs, reroofing, chimney work, flat roofs and specialist leadwork across the town and the villages around it and every enquiry starts with a free, photographed inspection.
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Planning authority
- South Oxfordshire District Council
- Postcodes
- OX9
- From Aylesbury
- About 8 miles
A medieval market town under clay and slate
Thame's famously wide High Street was laid out in the 13th century by the Bishop of Lincoln. Its conservation area holds more than 160 listed buildings. Behind the frontages are timber-framed buildings, Georgian brick townhouses and Victorian terraces, with old plain-tile hipped roofs, slate and a great many chimneys.
South Oxfordshire District Council's management plan for the Thame conservation area expects roofs in the historic core to be pitched and covered in handmade clay tiles or natural slate. Away from the centre, Thame has grown with post-war and modern housing, where concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dry-fix systems are the norm.
Typical roofing jobs in Thame
- Like-for-like handmade clay tile and slate repairs in the conservation area.
- Lead valleys, parapet gutters and bay roofs on period townhouses.
- Chimney leadwork and repointing on older buildings.
- Reroofing post-war and modern homes.
- Flat roof replacement on extensions and garages.
Planning in Thame is handled by South Oxfordshire
Because Thame is in Oxfordshire, listed building consent and planning permission are dealt with by South Oxfordshire District Council, not Buckinghamshire Council. Like-for-like repairs generally need no consent. Changing roof materials on a listed building does and the conservation area management plan sets clear expectations for materials in the historic core. We'll help you prepare what the council needs to see.
Leadwork in Thame
The hidden gutters behind the High Street
Many of the buildings along Thame's wide High Street hide their roofs. A Georgian brick front often rises above the eaves as a parapet, with a lead-lined gutter behind it carrying rainwater across the building to a single outlet. Older timber-framed buildings have valleys where one hipped roof meets another. You rarely see any of this lead from the street, which is why it so often goes unchecked until water comes through a ceiling.
Parapet and valley gutters usually fail in one of two ways. Lead laid in over-long lengths splits as it moves. Outlets choked with leaves and silt let water back up over the lead. We open them up, photograph what we find and renew the lead with the drips, falls and outlets the gutter should have had.
In the conservation area we work to the materials South Oxfordshire District Council expects, with handmade clay tiles and slate put back around the new lead.
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What our customers say
Excellent job, highly recommend
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 Thame: common questions
Anything else, call Damien on 07803 473995 or send us a photo on WhatsApp.
Do you work in Thame even though it's in Oxfordshire?
Yes. Thame is about eight miles from Aylesbury and we cover it just as we do the Buckinghamshire towns, including emergency repairs.
Who do I ask about listed building consent in Thame?
South Oxfordshire District Council. Like-for-like repairs usually don't need consent, but changes of material on listed buildings do. We can supply specifications and photos for your application.
Can you source handmade clay tiles for a Thame roof?
Yes. We source handmade and reclaimed clay tiles to match existing roofs, which is usually what's expected in Thame's conservation area.
Do you do leadwork on period townhouses?
Yes. Lead valleys, parapet gutters, bay roofs and chimney leadwork on period buildings are a core part of our work, done by our own leadworkers.
Nearby
Nearby areas
We also cover Long Crendon, Towersey, Moreton, Tetsworth and Chinnor.