Wem is a North Shropshire market town with a compact Georgian and Victorian core and significant residential development on the surrounding fringe. The town sits on relatively flat North Shropshire plain with good westerly wind exposure — ridge tiles and hip cappings need inspection more regularly here than in more sheltered Shropshire towns. We cover Wem and the surrounding SY4 area for all roofing services.
All services available across Wem with free no-obligation surveys.
Need a roofer in Wem?
☎ Call 01743 537230 — Free QuoteWem’s older housing stock around Noble Street, High Street and the town centre has Georgian and Victorian properties with original Welsh slate and clay tile. The town’s residential expansion in the 1970s–1990s along Pyms Road and the northern fringe created a concrete interlocking tile stock that is now approaching the end of its effective life.
The surrounding villages of Tilstock, Lee Brockhurst and Myddle are within our coverage area. Rural properties in this part of North Shropshire frequently present with agricultural or farm cottage characteristics — thicker slate, stone ridge tiles and lime mortar requirements — that need experience to work with correctly.
Wind-lifted ridge tiles are the most common emergency call we attend in Wem, driven by the town’s exposed plain position and prevailing westerlies. Lead flashing failure on Georgian town centre properties is a regular repair. The 1970s–1980s concrete tile estates on Pyms Road show the same nail sickness pattern common to this era across North Shropshire.
"Ridge tiles lifted off during the January storms. Emergency call answered promptly, made safe the same day. Full repair done the following week. Excellent service."
"Lead flashing on a Georgian chimney had been leaking for two winters. Properly sorted at last — correctly specified and executed. Won’t need doing again for decades."
"Farm cottage with old stone ridge tiles and lime mortar pointing. They understood the heritage requirements and used appropriate materials. Very satisfied."
Yes. We cover Wem and surrounding villages including Tilstock, Lee Brockhurst, Myddle, Clive and Hadnall across the SY4 postcode.
Yes. We carry out free no-obligation roof surveys across Wem and all SY4 postcodes. We access the roof, inspect and photograph any defects, and provide a written fixed-price quote. There is no call-out charge and no obligation to proceed.
Call 01743 537230 and describe what you've seen. We'll confirm whether a same-day visit is appropriate or book a survey within 2–3 working days. The surveyor accesses the roof, photographs the defects, and provides a written fixed-price quote the same day or the following morning. There is no call-out charge and no obligation to accept the quote.
We have been working across Wem and the surrounding SY4 area for over 20 years. We know the housing stock, the local failure patterns and the planning constraints that apply to properties in this area. That local knowledge is why our customers recommend us to their neighbours.
Yes. All re-roof and major works carry a written 10-year workmanship guarantee issued at job completion. Repair work is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship. We are fully insured with £5m public liability cover on every job in Wem and across Shropshire.
Wind-lifted ridge tiles from westerly exposure, lead flashing failure on Georgian town centre properties, and nail sickness on 1970s–1980s concrete tile estates are the most common jobs in the SY4 area.
Yes. Farm cottages and rural properties with stone ridges, lime mortar and heritage slate are a regular part of our work in the North Shropshire area.
Call 01743 537230. We carry out free surveys in the Wem area and provide written itemised quotes with no obligation.
We cover all roofing services in Wem, Wem and surrounding postcodes. Free no-obligation surveys.
Wem sits on the flat North Shropshire plain with no significant terrain to its west — the prevailing south-westerlies reach the town at full strength. Ridge tile mortar deteriorates faster here than in Shrewsbury's more sheltered position. The Shropshire Union Canal runs through the town, raising moisture levels for properties along the canal corridor.
A compact Georgian and Victorian town core around Noble Street and the High Street, with 1970s to 1990s residential development on the northern and eastern fringes. Welsh slate on the historic stock, concrete interlocking tile on modern estates.
Wind-driven ridge tile failure is the most frequent emergency call in Wem — more so than in Shrewsbury because of the exposed plain position. Lead flashing failure on Georgian chimneys in the town centre is a regular heritage repair. The 1970s and 1980s estates are entering peak nail sickness age.
The historic town core's Georgian properties present a different set of materials and failure modes from the modern fringes. Both require expertise — but the wrong approach on a Georgian chimney in the town centre can cause irreversible damage to soft period brickwork.
We survey every property physically before quoting — never from the ground or from photographs. If repair is the right answer we say so. We do not push replacements when they are not warranted, and we do not recommend repairs when replacement is the more economical decision over a five-year horizon.
Every quote is written, itemised and fixed before any work starts. No verbal estimates, no day-rate pricing, no additions once the job has begun without prior agreement. You know the exact cost before we lift a tile — and the price does not change unless the scope changes and you agree to it.
No subcontractors, no agency labour. The team that surveys your roof is the team that carries out the work. We have been building our reputation in Shropshire since 2003 by taking direct responsibility for every job — something a contractor who farms work to subcontractors cannot offer.
All re-roof and major repair work carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee issued at job completion. We are fully insured with £5m public liability cover. NFRC registered. We have been trading in Shropshire for over 20 years — our guarantee means something because we will be here to honour it.
Every job starts with a physical survey — not a quote over the phone, not an estimate from the ground. We access the roof, inspect defects and their causes, check for related issues in surrounding areas, and photograph the condition. The written fixed-price quote is issued the same day or the following morning. Survey visits are free across all Shropshire postcodes with no call-out charge and no obligation to proceed.
We do not use pressure tactics, do not offer day-of discounts to rush a decision, and do not manufacture urgency. If a job can wait two weeks safely we tell you. If it needs addressing immediately we explain exactly why. Every quote is written and itemised — no verbal estimates, no additions once work has started without prior agreement.
All prices are fixed before work starts. For repair jobs under £500, payment is due on completion. For larger jobs — re-roofs, full guttering replacements, chimney rebuilds — a deposit of 10 to 25 percent covers materials, with the balance on satisfactory completion. We never ask for full payment upfront on any job. We accept bank transfer and card. Full VAT receipts are issued at completion on all work.
Any contractor requiring full cash payment upfront, offering large on-the-spot discounts, or approaching you unsolicited at your door should be treated with caution. Legitimate roofing contractors do not operate this way. If you are unsure about a quote you have received, call us on 01743 537230 for an independent assessment.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local roofer who turns up on time.
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