Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Natural Roofing Slate Supplier
Established in 1988, Yates Slate has built upon nearly a century of family expertise in natural roofing slates, dating back to 1929. As a leading UK supplier and distributor, we specialize in sourcing and delivering high-quality Welsh, Cumbrian, Spanish, Brazilian, and North American slates directly from quarries worldwide. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through tailored services including nationwide delivery with mechanical offloading, precision holing and coursing, free quantity take-offs from architectural drawings, and bespoke slate shaping. With a dedicated team of slate experts, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern logistics to serve residential, commercial, and heritage projects across the UK.Our focus on sustainability aligns with global environmental priorities, offering chemical-free, recyclable materials that outlast buildings themselves. Backed by strong relationships with quarries and a reputation for resolving complex roofing challenges, we ensure clients receive both premium products and unmatched technical support. This enduring dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has made Yates Slate synonymous with natural roofing excellence in the UK construction industry.
Services
Slate Delivery
Holing & Coursing
Quantity Take-Offs
Slate Shaping
Roof Fittings Supply
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer nationwide slate delivery with mechanical offloading to challenging locations
- Our free quantity take-offs ensure precise material estimates from architectural drawings
- Expert team with combined 90+ years' experience in natural roofing solutions
- Bespoke holing and shaping services for complex roof designs
- Direct quarry partnerships guarantee consistent product quality and competitive pricing
Services
Slate Delivery
Our dedicated fleet delivers natural roofing slates nationwide using vehicles equipped with de-mountable forklifts. This enables access to challenging locations including tight country lanes and busy city centres. We handle orders from 50 slates to 20+ crates, serving schools, hospitals, and construction sites across the UK with mechanical offloading to preserve material integrity.
Holing and Coursing
Precision drilling services for complex roof designs using advanced machinery at our Clitheroe facility. We create consistent holing patterns for random and diminishing course roofs, providing pre-holed slates with batten plans directly to site. This service minimizes waste and ensures perfect alignment for challenging architectural projects requiring exacting standards.
Quantity Take-Offs
Free, accurate material calculations from scaled architectural drawings. Our experts analyze complex roof designs to determine exact slate quantities, reducing over-ordering costs and project delays. This service ensures clients receive precise material specifications with cost-effective recommendations for both traditional and modern construction projects.
Slate Shaping
Bespoke slate cutting services using specialist machinery to create unique roof patterns and architectural features. Our skilled technicians shape slates into various designs to meet specific aesthetic requirements, enabling distinctive roofscapes while maintaining structural integrity and weatherproofing performance for residential and commercial properties.
Roof Fittings Supply
Comprehensive supply of Permavent roof fittings including ridges, nails, and slate vents to complement our natural slate products. These essential components ensure complete roofing solutions with guaranteed compatibility, enhancing longevity and performance while maintaining the aesthetic consistency of traditional and modern roof designs.
People
Chris Yates
Director
As founder and director, Chris Yates Slate leads with over 30 years' experience in the natural slate industry. His expertise in quarry relationships and technical roofing solutions ensures Yates Slate maintains its reputation for quality and reliability across the UK construction sector.
Questions
What types of natural roofing slates do you supply?
We supply Welsh, Cumbrian, Spanish, Brazilian, and Vermont slates from quarries worldwide, including premium varieties like Villar Del Rey and Lousaval Dark Slate.
Do you offer nationwide delivery in the UK?
Yes, we operate our own fleet with mechanical offloading capabilities for nationwide deliveries to both urban and remote locations across the UK.
Can you help with complex roof designs?
Our holing, coursing, and shaping services cater to complex roof designs, including random diminishing courses and bespoke patterns using precision machinery.
How do you ensure accurate material quantities?
We provide free quantity take-offs from architectural drawings to ensure precise material estimates, reducing waste and preventing project delays.
What additional products do you supply?
We offer Permavent roof fittings including ridges, nails, and slate vents to complete your roofing project with compatible, high-quality components.
