We take on outbuilding & barn roofing throughout Oxford — 12 road miles and about 25 minutes from our base. The work covers re-roofing a stable, barn, workshop, annexe or garden outbuilding — often with corrugated sheeting or an old asbestos-cement roof, and every quote spells out what's being replaced, what's being kept, and why.
Victorian terraced houses, Edwardian semis, Georgian townhouses, post-war council housing and modern apartment developments make up most of what we work on in Oxford, and that shapes outbuilding roofs here: many victorian terraces have original slate roofs over 100 years old that require careful repair or full replacement, and the city's older properties frequently suffer from failing lead flashing around chimney stacks. Local housing is broadly victorian terraces, edwardian semis, post-war + modern, and the Oxford end of the A40 / A34 is our usual route in.
Do you remove asbestos roof sheets?
Where asbestos is suspected we arrange a survey first. If it's confirmed, removal is carried out through a licensed asbestos contractor with proper documentation — we don't disturb it ourselves.
Why does my metal outbuilding roof drip when it isn't raining?
That's condensation forming on the cold underside of the sheet. An anti-condensation membrane or lined sheet plus ridge and eaves ventilation is the real fix.
Can you insulate a workshop or stable roof?
Yes — either with insulated composite panels or by insulating and lining beneath a single-skin sheet, depending on the building and budget.
Do you work on agricultural and equestrian buildings?
Yes, alongside domestic outbuildings, annexes and garden workshops. Access, span and fragile-roof safety are all planned into the quote.
Will I need planning permission?
Like-for-like re-covering usually doesn't need it. Changing the appearance of a building in a conservation area, or converting an outbuilding to living space, often does — we'll tell you what your case looks like.
Do you cover Oxford for outbuilding & barn roofing?
Yes. Oxford is around 12 road miles from our Witney base, roughly 25 minutes via the A40 / A34, and it's inside our normal working area — no travel surcharge.
Is access usually a problem for outbuilding roofs in Oxford?
Oxford's residential streets often have residents' parking zones and narrow access. We coordinate with the council for skip permits and scaffolding licences where needed, especially in Jericho and the city centre.
Evans Roofing & Maintenance Ltd, Witney, Oxfordshire. Call 07960 482233 for a free written quote.