Roofing in Barnstapleand North Devon,built to keep the weather out.
Roof structures and coverings built by a team that understands the timber underneath, fixed price after a free site visit, 5-year workmanship guarantee.
16 years
hands-on trade experience
£2M
public liability insurance
5-year
workmanship guarantee
Free visit
then a fixed quote
Overview
Roofing with Liveliwood Co
What it is
Roofing covers the timber structure of a roof and the covering on top: rafters, trusses, purlins, battens, membranes, and slate, tile or other coverings, along with flashings and the details where roofs meet walls.
Who it's for
Homeowners with an ageing or leaking roof, those adding an extension or garden building, and anyone building new.
When you need it
When slipped or broken slates appear, when there's damp in the loft or on ceilings, when roof timbers have sagged, or when an extension or new build needs a new roof.
Why experience matters
In North Devon, roofs take wind-driven rain and salt air. A roof is only as reliable as its timbers, fixings and details at valleys, abutments and chimneys. As a carpentry and building company, Liveliwood Co deals with both the structure and the covering.
What happens if it's left
The cost of getting it wrong or putting it off.
Leaks spread quietly
Water finds its way along timbers before it shows on a ceiling, so by the time you see a stain the rafters, battens or insulation may already be damaged.
Rot in the structure
Persistent damp softens rafter feet, wall plates and battens, weakening the roof and turning a repair into a rebuild.
Storm damage
Loose or poorly fixed coverings are the first to go in coastal winds, and every storm makes the gap bigger.
Common mistakes we see
- Patching the visible tile without checking what's underneath.
- Ignoring a small loft stain until the ceiling comes down.
- Choosing a roofer who only looks at the covering, not the timbers.
- Re-roofing without improving ventilation, then dealing with condensation.
Our process
Five clear steps from first visit to guarantee.
Step 1
Free site visit
Ashley visits, looks at the space and listens to what you want. No charge and no obligation.
Step 2
Fixed quote
You receive a fixed price for the agreed scope, so you know the cost before you commit.
Step 3
Planning & Building Control
Where the project needs it, Liveliwood Co assists with or fully manages planning and Building Control.
Step 4
Contract & build
Larger projects run on a formal contract with a deposit and stage payments at agreed milestones. Ashley is involved throughout.
Step 5
Completion & guarantee
The work is finished, checked with you and backed by a 5-year workmanship guarantee.
What you get
Why homeowners choose Liveliwood Co for roofing.
Structure and covering together
Timber problems are fixed as part of the same job rather than covered over.
Built for exposure
Fixings and details chosen for coastal wind and rain.
Price agreed up front
Fixed quote after a free site visit.
Insured
£2M public liability insurance.
Guaranteed
Five-year workmanship guarantee.
Part of a bigger project
Roofs for extensions and new builds are built by the same team as the rest of the structure.
In detail
Roofing services, materials and methods.
Roof structures
Cut timber roofs and trussed roofs, new rafters, purlins and wall plates, and repairs to existing timbers.
Coverings
Slate and tile roofs, with the battens, membranes and fixings each covering needs.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs for extensions, garages and garden buildings, built with correct falls and insulation.
Flashings and details
Abutments, valleys, chimneys and verges: the places most leaks start.
Ventilation and insulation
Roof ventilation and insulation planned together to avoid condensation in the loft.
Older properties
Period roofs often need timbers repairing and coverings reinstated sympathetically.
Related services
Roofing near you
Available as roofing in North Devon, including Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Bude, or contact Ashley.
Who you'll work with
Ashley Cole and a core team of three.
Liveliwood Co is a North Devon carpentry, joinery and building company run by owner Ashley Cole. Ashley started in the construction trade at a young age and has built up 16 years of hands-on experience across most building and woodworking disciplines. When you book roofing with Liveliwood Co, that experience comes to your project directly; Ashley is personally involved in every job, from the first site visit to handover.
Ashley works with a core team of three and brings in trusted specialist subcontractors where a job needs them, such as electricians and plumbers. That means you have one point of contact and one company responsible for the result, rather than a list of separate trades to organise and chase.
Because the same business handles both fine joinery and structural building, projects that cross the two (a kitchen inside a new extension, fitted storage in a loft, a garden office with a built-in desk) are planned as one job. The details line up because the people building the structure also make what goes inside it.
What's included as standard
- A free site visit to assess the project and your requirements.
- A fixed quote, so the price is agreed before work starts.
- A formal contract with a deposit and stage payments on larger projects.
- Assistance with, or full management of, planning and Building Control where required.
- £2M public liability insurance on every job.
- A 5-year workmanship guarantee.
- New builds built to industry-standard structural warranties.
- Working hours of Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.
Before you start
Planning your roofing project in North Devon.
If you've noticed a problem, start by looking in the loft on a dry day with a torch. Daylight through the covering, damp patches on timber or insulation, and staining around chimneys or valleys all help pinpoint where water is getting in. Photos of what you find are useful to send ahead of the site visit.
Understand the difference between repair and replacement. A few slipped slates or a failed flashing can often be repaired. Widespread slipped coverings, failed battens or sagging rafters usually point to a larger job. The site visit is where this is assessed honestly.
Remember that the roof is a structure, not just a covering. Rafters, wall plates, purlins and battens carry the load, and damage to them must be put right before new coverings go on. A carpentry and building company is well placed to deal with both.
Plan ventilation and insulation together. Adding insulation without the right ventilation can cause condensation that damages timbers from the inside. A new or re-covered roof is the ideal moment to get both right.
Consider timing and weather. Roofing in North Devon must allow for wind and rain, and the programme is agreed with you before work starts so the property stays protected throughout.
For extensions, garages and garden buildings, the roof is designed at the same time as the rest of the structure. Pitch, covering and how the new roof meets the existing one all affect the look of the building and how well it sheds water. Because Liveliwood Co builds the walls, the roof timbers and the covering, these junctions are detailed by one team rather than handed between contractors. If you are unsure whether your roof needs attention, a free site visit gives you an honest assessment and a fixed quote for any work that is genuinely needed, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.
FAQs
Roofing questions, answered.
Can you repair a roof rather than replace it?
Where a repair is the right answer, yes. The site visit is where that's assessed honestly.
Do you build roofs for extensions?
Yes. Roofing is part of the extension and new build work.
Can you look at roof timbers as well as tiles?
Yes, the structure is checked as part of the job.
How much does roofing cost in North Devon?
Every project is different, so there are no fixed package prices. You get a free site visit followed by a fixed quote for your job, so you know the exact cost before deciding.
How long will the work take?
Timescales depend on the size of the job. The programme is discussed at the site visit and agreed before work starts, so you can plan around it.
How do payments work?
Larger projects run on a formal contract with an initial deposit followed by stage payments at agreed milestones.
Is the work guaranteed and insured?
Yes. Every job carries a 5-year workmanship guarantee, and Liveliwood Co holds £2M public liability insurance.
Which areas do you cover?
North Devon, including Barnstaple, Braunton, Woolacombe, Bude, Bideford, Ilfracombe, Croyde and Saunton.
Can you come out urgently?
Call 07450 059875 during working hours (Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00) to explain the situation and discuss how soon Ashley can visit.
Free site visit
Get a fixed price for your roofing project.
Tell us about the job and Ashley will arrange a free visit. You'll get a fixed quote, no obligation.
- 5-year workmanship guarantee
- £2M public liability insurance
- 16 years' hands-on experience
Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Contact Ashley directly, or allow the enquiry form to send your project details.