enquiries@chevinroofing.co.uk Menston, near Ilkley, West Yorkshire
Family Business · 3 Generations · Est. 1980s
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Traditional Roofing Specialists · Since the 1980s

Yorkshire's Family Roofing Experts — Three Generations Strong

A family-run roofing business in Menston, serving Wharfedale, the Aire Valley and beyond. City & Guilds qualified, fully accredited, and proud to do every job properly.

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A Genuine Local Specialism

Yorkshire Stone Slate Specialists

Few firms still master traditional stone slating. We do. From heritage cottages to period homes across Wharfedale, we restore and re-roof in authentic Yorkshire stone.

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Checkatrade 9.5 / 10 · 41 Reviews

Not Cowboys — True Professionals

"They are true professionals and don't cut corners — certainly not cowboys!" Honest written quotations, no hard sell, and work we stand behind. Domestic & commercial.

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38 Years' Experience
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The Waterhouse family team
38
Years in the Trade
A Yorkshire Family Business

Three Generations of Roofing Done Properly

Chevin Roofing is a family-run business based in Menston, founded by Neil Waterhouse, who gained his City & Guilds qualification back in 1987. Neil was joined by his son Jonathan in 2006 — also City & Guilds qualified in Roof Slating & Tiling — and later by his youngest son, Adam.

With over 30 years of industry experience, our team are time-served apprentices who know their trade inside out. We give honest written quotations with no hard sell, and we never cut corners.

  • City & Guilds qualified since 1987 — genuine, time-served craftsmanship
  • NFRC, TrustMark & Competent Roofer accredited — work to government-endorsed standards
  • Domestic & commercial — all aspects of roofing across Yorkshire
Neil Waterhouse
Founder · C&G 1987
Jonathan Waterhouse
Joined 2006 · C&G Slating & Tiling
Adam Waterhouse
Family Roofer
What We Do

All Aspects of Roofing — Domestic & Commercial

From traditional stone slating to modern flat-roof systems, our fully qualified team handles every type of roof with the same care and attention.

PopularTiled Roofing

Tiled Roofing

Expert installation and repair of concrete and clay tiled roofs for homes across Yorkshire.

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SlateSlate Roofing

Slate Roofing

Beautiful, durable natural slate roofing — laid and restored by City & Guilds craftsmen.

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SpecialistYorkshire Stone Slates

Yorkshire Stone Slates

Our signature specialism — traditional stone slating for period and heritage properties.

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CommercialCommercial Roofing

Commercial Roofing

Reliable roofing for businesses, units and commercial premises — domestic standards, larger scale.

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Flat RoofFlat Roofing

Flat Roofing

Built-up felt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass flat-roof systems for homes and businesses.

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RepairsRoof & Chimney Repairs

Roof & Chimney Repairs

From slipped tiles to leadwork and chimney repairs — we put problems right, properly.

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GutteringGuttering Services

Guttering Services

Repair, replacement and clearing of gutters to keep water flowing where it should.

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RooflineRoofline & Fascias

Roofline & Fascias

Fascias, soffits and roofline replacement to protect and smarten your roof edge.

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EmergencyStorm Damage & Velux

Storm Damage & Velux

Storm-damage response and Velux roof-window installation — fast, careful, dependable.

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Our Signature Specialism

Yorkshire Stone Slate Specialists

Traditional Yorkshire stone slating is a dying craft — but it's one we've never stopped practising. The heavy, hand-graded stone slates that define the character of Wharfedale's cottages and period homes demand real skill to lay, restore and maintain.

Whether you're conserving a heritage property or re-roofing in authentic local stone, we bring three generations of hands-on experience to every job.

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Why Choose Chevin

Roofers You Can Genuinely Trust

A family name on every job, a fully qualified team, and a reputation built over nearly four decades in Yorkshire.

Fully Accredited

NFRC, TrustMark, City & Guilds and Competent Roofer — a rare four-badge accreditation stack.

Family Run

Three generations of the Waterhouse family — Neil, Jonathan & Adam — on every job.

Honest Quotes

Free, written, no-obligation quotations with no hard-sell tactics — ever.

Proven Reputation

9.5/10 on Checkatrade and 5-star reviews across Google and Yell.

Accreditations & Memberships

Certified, Endorsed & Trusted

Our work meets government-endorsed standards and complies fully with Building Regulations.

NFRC

NFRC Member

National Federation of Roofing Contractors

TrustMark

TrustMark

Government Endorsed Quality

City & Guilds

City & Guilds

Qualified Since 1987

Competent Roofer

Competent Roofer

Building Regs Compliant

What Our Customers Say

Trusted Across Yorkshire

4.8
EXCELLENTBased on 52 reviews across
Checkatrade, Google & Yell

"I used Chevin Roofing after seeing an excellent job on a neighbour's roof. They gave me a written quotation with no hard sell. True professionals who don't cut corners — certainly not cowboys! They did a superb job completely re-roofing my house. Nothing is too much trouble for them."

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Jan Bloor
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"Thoroughly professional job from start to finish. Always use these guys and have passed recommendations onto friends and family."

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Jim Myers
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"Great service, very friendly and reliable. Would highly recommend."

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Kirsty Smith
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"Genuine, trustworthy, fair and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this company for any roofing needs."

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"Excellent score across the board — 9.5 out of 10 from 41 Checkatrade reviews speaks for itself. A roofing firm that genuinely takes pride in its work."

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9.5 / 10 · 41 Reviews
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"Reliable, tidy and superb workmanship. Rated 5.0 on Yell too — couldn't be happier with the standard of finish on our roof."

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Free, No-Obligation Quotation

Need a Roofer You Can Trust?

Whatever your roof needs — a repair, a re-roof, stone slating or a flat-roof system — get in touch for an honest, written quote with no hard sell.

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Where We Work

Serving Wharfedale, Aire Valley & Beyond

Based in Menston, near Ilkley, we cover homes and businesses right across West and North Yorkshire.

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Call us, email us, or fill in the form and we'll get back to you with an honest, no-obligation quotation. No hard sell — just sound advice from a family firm.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer free quotes?+

Yes — all our quotations are free, written and no-obligation. We'll assess the work, explain what's needed and give you an honest price with no hard-sell tactics.

What areas do you cover?+

We're based in Menston, near Ilkley, and cover Wharfedale, the Aire Valley, Harrogate, Leeds, Bradford and North Yorkshire for both domestic and commercial work.

Are you accredited and insured?+

We're members of the NFRC, TrustMark government endorsed, City & Guilds qualified and Competent Roofer certified — meaning all our work complies with England & Wales Building Regulations.

Do you do traditional Yorkshire stone slating?+

Absolutely — it's one of our specialisms. We have generations of experience laying, restoring and maintaining traditional Yorkshire stone slate roofs on period and heritage properties.

Do you handle storm damage and emergency repairs?+

Yes. We carry out roof and chimney repairs and respond to storm-damage situations across our coverage area. Give us a call on 01943 725 005 and we'll advise.

Do you work on flat roofs?+

We install and repair all flat-roof systems — built-up felt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass — for both homes and commercial premises.