Handmade clay plain tiles
- 40°+
- 100+ years
- ££££ Premium
Clay · Plain tile
Small, flat clay tiles laid in overlapping courses. The classic English roof.
About this roof covering
Small rectangular clay tiles with a slight curve, hung on battens with a double overlap so every point of the roof has at least two layers. Machine-made versions give a neat, even finish and weather beautifully over the decades.
- Typical minimum pitch
- 35° and steeper
- Typical lifespan
- 60–100+ years
- Weight
- Heavy
- Relative cost
- £££ Higher
- Coverage
- About 60 tiles per m²
- Style
- Traditional · Plain tile
Colours
- Red
- Brown
- Mixed
Good for
Pros
- Very long-lasting and colourfast
- Small format suits curves, dormers and turrets
- Colour deepens attractively with age
Things to consider
- Heavier than interlocking tiles
- More tiles per m² means more labour
- Needs a steep pitch
Where you'll see it: Victorian and Edwardian houses, and good-quality new builds.
Figures are typical guides and vary by manufacturer and roof. We’ll confirm what suits your roof at a free inspection. The picture is an illustration.
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Book a free inspection, or send a few photos for a free online estimate. No deposit, and you only pay when the job is done.
- No depositPay on completion, once you’re happy
- Free inspectionWith a fixed, written quote
- 24/7 call-outsFor leaks and storm damage