Repair of Storm Damaged Hop Kilns

Repairing slated hop kilns during winter storms demands prompt, skilled action to prevent water ingress and structural deterioration; our team secures damaged coverings and replaces slipped or broken slates, replace leadwork flashings where they’ve been stretched or torn, and reinstates mortar and ridgework compromised by repeated freezing and thawing cycles. Working safely in adverse conditions, we use scaffold or Motorised access platforms to access steep, often fragile roofs, carefully match replacement slates to the original roof coverings and fastening method, and ensure ventilation and vent integrity are restored to protect the kiln’s internal fabric and drying processes. Quick, sympathetic repairs not only stop immediate leaks but also prevent long-term rot, timber decay and stonework erosion, helping to preserve the historic character, structural stability and function of the kiln throughout the winter and for many seasons to come.

Repairing a listed Hop kiln damaged in Winter storms