Some of the big ponds in Great Massingham started life as fish ponds serving the village's medieval Augustinian priory, which stood here from the thirteenth century. Homes have grown up around that water over a very long stretch of time, which is why a small village ends up with such a spread of roof ages and roof coverings. We cover the whole village: slipped and cracked tiles, chimney flashings and repointing, valley and gutter leaks, full strip and re-cover with new felt and battens, flat roofs over extensions and outbuildings, and fascias and soffits. On anything old we take the time to match what is already up there, because a repair that stands out is one you will be looking at for the next thirty years. We get up and look properly, photograph what we find, and price it in writing before we start.
Great Massingham sits 11 miles east of King's Lynn, an easy run out for us with a full van. The parish church of St Mary dates from the fifteenth century and is listed at Grade I. The village has listed buildings of its own too, and on a listed building consent is needed before a single slate moves. RAF Great Massingham was built here in the Second World War as a satellite airfield for RAF West Raynham, and stayed in use by Bomber Command until 1958.
The village had 963 residents at the 2021 census, so the stock is small in number. The Old Post Office, listed Grade II and dated about 1800, is flint rubble with brick headers forming chequerwork under a slate roof. Slate of that age wants stripping and re-laying on sound battens with fresh leadwork, not a smear of mastic.
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A new roof fitted properly from the start saves you years of repair bills. We install new roofs on all property types ac
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Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge - we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
