Roofing in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester is one of the most densely built parts of the North West, with large areas of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing built during the industrial era and traditionally roofed in Welsh slate. Later suburban and postwar estates add concrete and clay tiled roofs to the picture.

The climate is wet but generally less extreme than the uplands, though the Pennine fringe — towns such as Oldham and Rochdale — sits higher and sees more rainfall and colder winters. Across the older terraced stock, chimneys, leadwork and shared rooflines are the recurring roofing themes.