Cotswold Stone Slate Roofing Specialists

Bonner and Milner have recently completed the full replacement of my Cotswolds stone roof at my home and, at the same time renovated/replaced roof joists and beams, cleared, insulated and boarded the attics and attended to the chimneys. They performed additional work to the house, but the roof was the main focus.

Bonner and Milner’s team throughout the whole process (which was completed on budget and on time - once allowances had been made for Brexit and Covid) produced work of the highest quality and I am absolutely delighted with the result. They engaged with me every step of the way, advising of what they were doing and why (and often backed up their comments with photographs to better explain to a layman such as I).

Around their site, which is my home, they were incredibly tidy and showed every courtesy to me, my pesky dogs and my neighbours, all of whom commented upon how considerate they were. There was a total absence of shouting, bad language and loud radios which blight so many projects and do little for relationships with neighbours.

The two principals were on site almost every day of the five-month project, were happy to answer questions, deal with our concerns and gave their advice freely. It was greatly appreciated.

Judging by the comments from neighbours and passers-by, I am not the only one pleased with the results!

I would have no hesitation in recommending Bonner and Milner.

As someone with an old property that we have loved and lived in for fifty years I was anxious about the evident state of my roof , particularly now I’m on my own, and aware of the responsibility of owning such an old roof, particularly as weather becomes more extreme.

.From the initial enquiry to undertaking the work I cannot speak highly enough of the clear in-depth advice and service I have received with all aspects of the work and its requirements, and at each stage. They all work so hard in all weathers and whatever the site restrictions create and with immense good will. They clean and clear up and take care with the road and village needs.

 I’m am also a keen conservationist and their  knowledge and enthusiasm in supporting me with this has also been exceptional, so the work began after nesting, and with reference to bat needs, the sourcing and erection of an additional swift communal gable end nest box, and bat tubes, and created minimal disturbance in the wider village as they work quietly, considerately and hard all day, and with skill and knowledge and are able to give patiently full information at all stages to someone who is interested but ignorant. I have really enjoyed the experience and found it very interesting.

The initial quotation gave me several options to choose from. I have been kept fully informed every day of discoveries and progress. They are a delight to have around and are so kind honest and helpful that I completely trust them whether I’m in or not. You couldn’t do better. I feel very fortunate to have discovered them. 

Chris’s wife Mandy in the office has been extremely warm and helpful and efficient. 

The dark and dismal cellar beneath our Georgian house had long ago fallen into disrepair, and we’d dithered for years over how best to restore it - partly because of the logistical difficulties, but mostly because we wanted to find a builder who completely shared our ideas.

             Bonner and Milner were everything we’d hoped for. The job was fully explained, accurately (with a few unavoidable overruns) costed, and the work began and ended on time. Chris and Adrian were a pleasure to have in the house - always polite, cheerful and happy to indulge any whims we might have. They also turned what might have been a month of disruption, including for our neighbours, into a genuinely interesting experience as the old cellar gave up its secrets, and we learned about 18^th century building techniques.

             It’s thanks to their technical expertise they knew not only to create headroom but also solve the damp problem. Our ‘Cellar of Shame’ is now a showcase and a wonderful addition to the house. We couldn’t recommend Bonner and Milner highly enough.