01633 759336wegotyoucovered45@gmail.comNewport, Cardiff, Bristol & South Wales 4.7/5 from 57 MyBuilder reviews HomeAboutServices Service Areas Our WorkReviewsContact01633 759336Free Estimate Home/Service Areas/ChepstowChepstow # Slate, Lead and GutteringWork for Chepstow'sWye Valley Properties Chepstow mixes steep-sited period property near the town walls with modern housing on the higher ground above it. Access, slate and lead detailing matter as much as the covering here, so we always look before we price. Request Your Free Estimate01633 759336 Rated 4.7/5 from 57 verified MyBuilder reviews 4.7/5 rating From 57 verified MyBuilder reviews Explained clearly, no pressure What we find and your options laid out honestly, with no pressure to decide on the spot Free written estimate No obligation, no pressure selling, options laid out clearly One team, every trade Roofing, guttering, roofline and driveways handled in-house Working in Chepstow ## Local cover, local knowledge, local response ### Working across Chepstow and the Wye Valley Chepstow is an old town on a steep site above the Wye, and its housing reflects that: period property on narrow streets near the centre, Victorian and Edwardian terraces on the slopes, and considerable later development on the flatter ground above the town. We work across all of it, and out into the valley villages nearby, so both the tight period streets and the modern estates are familiar ground. ### How quickly we can get to you Chepstow is at the eastern edge of the area we cover from Newport, and we travel there regularly. What we will not do is promise a slot we cannot keep, so tell us what has happened and we will be straight about timing. Water coming inside always moves up the list, so mention it when you call. ### The property types we know here Period and Victorian property in Chepstow tends to be slate roofed, with lead flashings, valleys and chimney work, and often a shared roofline with neighbours. Later housing on the higher ground is generally tiled with plastic roofline systems reaching replacement age. Steep and stepped sites also mean access has to be planned properly, and that is part of the estimate rather than an afterthought. ### What people here call us for On the older property it is slipped slates, failed valley and chimney lead, and cast-iron or early plastic guttering that has come away or rusted through. On the newer housing above the town it is roofline replacement and gutter systems that have reached the end of their life. Driveways and patios come up on the sloping plots, where falls, levels and retaining edges have to be got right for the surface to last. What we do here ## Services available in Chepstow - Roof Repairs in ChepstowSlate roofs on Chepstow's older streets fail slate by slate, and one that slips lets water track under its neighbours, so we look at the run rather than the single gap. - New Roof Installations in ChepstowWhere a slate roof has been patched repeatedly and the battens or membrane have gone, a full re-roof with the right covering for the property is the honest recommendation. - Gutter Repairs in ChepstowOld cast-iron guttering on period property rusts from the inside and pulls away at the brackets, which is a different repair to resealing a modern plastic joint. - New Gutter Systems in ChepstowOn steep-sited property, gutters carry water fast and hard, so a replacement system needs to be sized and fixed for that rather than fitted to the minimum. - Fascia & Soffit Repairs in ChepstowShaded, tree-lined streets keep timber damp for longer, so fascia and soffit rot progresses further here before it becomes obvious from the ground. - New Fascia, Soffit & Guttering in ChepstowReplacing fascia, soffit and guttering in a single visit is usually the better value on a property that needs access equipment set up at all. - Lead Work in ChepstowChepstow's period roofs rely on proper lead valleys, flashings and chimney work, and that is skilled work rather than something to be sealed over. - Driveways & Patios in ChepstowSloping Chepstow plots need falls, levels and edge restraint designed in, otherwise water finds the low point and undermines the surface. - Roof Moss & Driveway Cleaning in ChepstowTree cover and valley damp mean heavy moss on roofs and paving here, and clearing it stops gutters blocking and surfaces breaking up. Why us ## Why homeowners in Chepstow call us ### Period and modern, both handled Slate and lead work on older property, roofline and gutter systems on newer housing, judged separately. ### Everything explained clearly Particularly important on steep or high roofs you have no way of seeing yourself. ### Free, no-pressure estimate Written options with the access requirements explained up front. ### One team for the whole job Roof, roofline and driveway handled in-house by the same accountable team. ### Guarantees in writing Insurance-backed guarantees on all work over £3,000, confirmed in writing with the quotation. ### Priced against your budget Realistic options set out, never the largest job by default. Local conditions ## What fails on Chepstow properties, and why ### Steep sites and difficult access Much of Chepstow is built on a slope, and a roof that would be simple on level ground can need proper access planning here. We would rather price that honestly at the estimate stage than discover it halfway through the job. ### Valley damp and tree cover The Wye Valley holds moisture and there is a lot of mature tree cover around the town. Roofs stay wet longer, leaves fill gutters every autumn, and moss establishes quickly on shaded slopes, all of which shortens the life of a covering left unattended. ### Failing lead on period roofs Older Chepstow property depends on lead valleys, flashings and chimney aprons. When those fail, water enters well away from the visible damp patch inside, so chasing the stain rather than the cause is a common and expensive mistake. ### Shared rooflines on terraced streets On the terraces, your roof, valley and gutter run are physically continuous with your neighbours'. A problem next door becomes a problem at your end, which is why we assess the whole run rather than just the section above your rooms. How the job runs ## Our five-step process - 01 ### Call us Tell us the property type and what has happened, and we will talk through realistic timing and access. - 02 ### On-site inspection We inspect roof, lead detail, gutters and roofline in person, and work out how the job will be accessed. - 03 ### Written estimate with options A free written estimate with clear options, access included, and no pressure to take the dearest. - 04 ### The work, explained as we go We carry out the work, and any hidden defects are explained with any price change agreed in writing before we continue. - 05 ### Sign-off We show you what was done and confirm you are happy before the job is finished. In detail ## Roofing and driveways across Chepstow and the surrounding area ### Serving Chepstow and the Wye Valley Chepstow is the eastern end of the area we cover from Newport, taking in Caldicot, Magor and Undy on the way. Working across that stretch means we move between period slate roofs and modern tiled estates in the same week, and both sets of skills stay in regular use. Our wider work in Newport, Cardiff and Bristol keeps us in front of every common roof type in the region, from city terraces to new-build estates, so a Chepstow property is assessed on its own terms rather than against one narrow habit. ### Why slate and lead work is different Slate is a covering that rewards patience. Slates are fixed individually, valleys and abutments rely on properly dressed lead, and a shortcut like sealant over a failed flashing simply hides the problem for a season. That is why we treat lead work as its own skill rather than a finishing touch on a tiling job. It is also why we inspect in person on period property. From the ground you cannot tell a slipped slate from a failed valley, and the two are very different jobs and very different prices. ### More than just the roof Because one team handles roofing, guttering, roofline and driveways, a Chepstow property with a leaking valley, a blocked gutter and a sloping drive that channels water at the wall can be looked at as one problem, which is normally what it is. Questions we get asked ## Chepstow FAQs Do you cover Chepstow?Yes. Chepstow is at the eastern end of the area we cover from Newport and we travel there regularly. Do you work on slate roofs?Yes. Slate work and the lead valleys, flashings and chimney detail that go with it are a regular part of what we do on period property. How much does a roof repair cost in Chepstow?It depends on the covering, the cause and the access required, so we inspect in person and give a free written estimate rather than quoting blind. My house is on a steep site. Is access a problem?It needs planning rather than being a problem, and we work out and price the access at the estimate stage so there are no surprises later. The damp patch inside is nowhere near the chimney. Could the lead still be the cause?Often yes. Water entering at failed lead can track a long way before it shows inside, which is why we look for the cause rather than the stain. Do you lay driveways and patios in Chepstow?Yes, and on sloping plots we design the falls, levels and edge restraint so the surface drains properly and holds up. What happens on the estimate visit?We inspect the roof, lead detail, gutters and roofline, explain what we find, and follow up with a free written estimate. Do you charge for the estimate?No. The inspection and written estimate are free, with no cost and no obligation to go ahead. ## Nearby areas we also cover - Caldicot - Magor and Undy - NewportHomeAll servicesAll areasReviewsContact ## Get a free written estimate for your Chepstow property Period slate or modern tile, we inspect it, explain what we find and put your options in writing. Request Your Free Estimate01633 759336 Roofing, guttering, roofline, driveway and landscaping specialists working across Newport, Cardiff, Bristol and South Wales. A family trade with 85 years of combined experience across three generations. Insurance-backed guarantees on all work over £3,000. Registered at Companies House, company number 16345662. Read our 4.7/5 MyBuilder reviews ## Services - Roof Repairs - New Roof Installations - Gutter Repairs - New Gutter Systems - Fascia & Soffit Repairs - New Fascia, Soffit & Guttering - Lead Work - Driveways & Patios - Roof Moss & Driveway Cleaning ## Service Areas - Roofing & driveways in Newport - Roofing & driveways in Cardiff - Roofing & driveways in Bristol - Roofing & driveways in Ebbw Vale - Roofing & driveways in Pontypool - Roofing & driveways in Bridgend - Roofing & driveways in Swansea - Roofing & driveways in Port Talbot - Roofing & driveways in Neath - Roofing & driveways in Magor and Undy - Roofing & driveways in Caldicot - Roofing & driveways in Chepstow ## Contact We’ve Got You Covered Roofing & Driveways 01633 759336wegotyoucovered45@gmail.com16 Caerleon Road, Newport, United Kingdom, NP19 7BWMonday to Saturday, 9am to 5pmRequest Your Estimate © 2026 We’ve Got You Covered Roofing & Driveways. All rights reserved. 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