Beautiful, traditional Stonesfield slate roofing

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Stonesfield slate is the name for stone slates that originate from the village of Stonesfield, West Oxfordshire. This highly prized material is traditionally used for the most prestigious roofs, such as those of Oxford colleges.

Skilled Craftsmanship


Here at A.E. Chantler Roofing Specialist, our skilled craftsmen have over 35 years' experience working with traditional stone slate roofing. Our team can work with you to achieve a high-quality finish, creating, or recreating, the character of your home.

Services we offer:

  • Traditional Stonesfield slating
  • Roof slating
  • Maintenance and repair work
  • Re-roofing
  • New roofs
  • We are Which? Trusted Trader approved

Stonesfield slate roofing


The stone slates are arranged in courses of diminishing size and are traditionally fixed by using wooden pegs driven through a hole near the top of the slate until it is firm. The pegged slates are then hung over the batten. Swept valleys require the most skilled craftsmanship in their construction, involving the careful shaping and fixing of wedge shaped slates in the valley which modern roofers often omit.

This traditional method of slate roofing is still very popular as it combines excellent protection for your property with aesthetic beauty. But the craft of stone slating requires a great deal of skill and expertise and should be carried out only by those who are experts in this line of work.
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