Jericho is Central Oxford's oldest working-class suburb, now a conservation area of two-up-two-down brick terraces beside the Oxford Canal, and the OX2 housing stock throws up its own particular flat roofing issues. Slipped natural slates where original copper nails have failed (nail sickness) is the single most common call-out on these streets. We handle it directly from Witney, 12 miles west, with the same crew quoting and doing the work.
Flat Roofing in Jericho done by a local Witney team — no call-centres, no subcontracting, and a written quote before any work starts.
Do you cover the whole of OX2?
Yes — Jericho and the wider OX2 area is part of our daily patch. We're based in Witney (12 miles west) and reach Jericho via Walton Street. No call-out surcharge anywhere in OX2.
What's the most common flat roofing problem you see in Jericho?
Slipped natural slates where original copper nails have failed (nail sickness) is the single most common issue on Jericho roofs — largely because most stock here is welsh slate on original victorian terraces (1830–1880), some re-covered in spanish slate during 1990s. Second most common is perished lead flashings on shared party-wall stacks.
Can you work on properties in Jericho and Osney ward conservation area?
Yes — Jericho sits in a conservation area, so we use matching materials (like-for-like tile, lime mortar where relevant) and can help liaise with Oxford City Council if listed-building consent is needed.
How do you handle access on Jericho's streets?
Every street is a conservation area with strict permits — scaffolding needs council notice and lime mortar / natural slate matching is mandatory. We factor that into every quote — nothing gets added later.
How quickly can you respond to an emergency in Jericho?
For active leaks or storm damage in OX2 we aim to have someone on site the same day or first thing the next. Tarpaulin cover is a fixed-price call-out — we don't inflate emergency pricing.
What does a typical flat roofing job cost in Jericho?
Depends on scope — a small replace on a two-storey semi here is usually a few hundred pounds; full flat roofing on a larger slate roofs runs into thousands. We quote every job in writing after seeing it, so there are no surprises.
Send us photos of the flat roofing issue or we come out to Jericho within a few working days.
Fixed-price written quote — not an estimate — with materials, access method (scaffold or tower as suits) and timeline itemised.
Our own crew delivers the flat roofing — no subcontracting. Jericho and Osney ward means we know the neighbours and access constraints in advance.
We show you the finished work, remove all waste, and issue a written workmanship guarantee. Any snag calls get a same-week response.
Evans Roofing & Maintenance Ltd, Witney, Oxfordshire. Call 07960 482233 for a free written quote.