Pocklington's houses and roofs
Pocklington is a market town at the foot of the Wolds, in the East Riding. Its conservation area appraisal says that the town's roofs are where its Victorian past shows most clearly. Both of the East Riding's traditional roofing materials are common, but it's the use of Welsh slate rather than pantiles that gives part of Pocklington its special character. Slate wasn't used widely in the East Riding until the railways could carry it, and Pocklington's station opened in 1847. Red clay pantiles are still very typical of the area, as are decorative brick chimneys with clay pots and dentil courses at the eaves. Around the centre are later twentieth-century and modern estates.
Pocklington Conservation Area
The Pocklington Conservation Area was designated in 1974 and covers most of the town centre's historic streets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council's 2009 appraisal counts around 325 homes and 11 listed buildings in it. The appraisal singles out three terraced houses on Percy Road whose fronts are completely tiled in contrasting colours, even on the cheeks of their dormers. It also notes that older concrete tiles lose their colour over time and are easy to spot – one reason natural slate or clay is usually the better choice on older buildings. The planning authority is East Riding of Yorkshire Council, so check with it before changing a roof covering or chimney in the conservation area or on a listed building.
Roofing problems we see in Pocklington
- Victorian slate roofs – slipped slates from nail sickness, worn valleys and failing lead flashings.
- Pantile roofs – slipped and broken pantiles on cottages and outbuildings, matched with new or reclaimed clay.
- Decorative chimneys – stacks and pots that need repointing and re-bedding. See chimney repairs.
- Faded concrete tiles – porous, mossy roofs nearing the end of their life. See roof replacement.
- Extensions – flat roofs on newer homes.
Getting to you from York
Pocklington is about 13 miles east of York via the A1079, so it's further out than our York villages. We take on work here, and for planned jobs we'll agree a visit time that suits you. We also cover Stamford Bridge on the way. For an emergency, call 01904 922494 at any hour and we'll tell you honestly how soon we can be there.
Book a visit in Pocklington
Quotes are free and in writing. Our hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 1pm, with 24/7 emergency call-outs on 01904 922494. You can also send us the details online, see typical roof costs, or read about nearby Malton, Heworth.