07401 077413 info@sherwoodhomeimprovements.co.uk Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire Mon–Sat 7am–7pm · Sun Closed AboutServices Service Areas Our WorkReviewsContact07401 077413Request Estimate - Home - Service Areas - Retford DN22 · Retford # Roofing & Home Improvementsin RetfordTrusted across the older town and rural housing From the Georgian and Victorian properties around the Market Square through to the surrounding Bassetlaw villages, we've earned a reputation in Retford for working sensitively on older buildings — and finishing the job properly. Request a free quote 07401 077413 Free Retford inspection — written quote usually within 72 hours, where possible. DN22 Postcode area covered 22 miles north-east From our Edwinstowe yard Often same-day for emergencies where possible; quotes typically within 72 hours, where possible Response time to this area Fully insured On every job Local to Retford ## We're not a national chain that "covers" Retford. ### Who we serve here Retford is at the further edge of our regular run — 22 miles north-east of Edwinstowe — but it's a strong service area with a high proportion of older property that suits our heritage-roofing experience. We cover the full town and the surrounding rural DN22 villages, where access logistics and scaffolding planning matter as much as the craft. ### Property types in Retford Retford's stock includes Georgian and Victorian property around the Market Square, Edwardian and interwar terraces and semis on the main streets, postwar local-authority housing, modern estate developments on the town edges, and a substantial rural ring of cottage and farm-conversion housing. ### Most common Retford work Retford workloads lean toward heritage roofing in the town centre (slate, clay pantile, lead, lime), straightforward concrete-tile re-roofs in the suburbs, flat-roof renewals, and rural landscaping and outbuilding work in the surrounding villages. ### Climate & exposure in Retford Retford's open Trent-side setting catches west-to-north wind exposure, with the rural ring particularly exposed. Tile slippage and lead displacement are recurring after winter storms. Local landmarks we know well: Retford Market Square · Cannon Square · Ordsall · Babworth · Sturton-le-Steeple. Services in Retford ## Every Retford service we offer — from one close-knit family team. From a single slipped tile through to a full landscape and garden-room build, we cover the lot across DN22. ### Roof Replacements in Retford Full pitched roof renewal in slate, tile or composite — built to last decades. Roof Replacements details ### Flat Roofs in Retford GRP, EPDM and felt systems with watertight detailing and long-life guarantees. Flat Roofs details ### Roof Repairs in Retford Fast, honest leak fixes, ridge re-bedding, flashings and emergency call-outs. Roof Repairs details ### Roofing Services in Retford Pitched, flat and everything in between — one trusted local team for all of it. Roofing Services details ### Landscaping in Retford Patios, paths and complete garden transformations finished to a fine standard. Landscaping details ### Decking in Retford Hardwood and composite decking — engineered to sit level for years, not seasons. Decking details ### Gazebos in Retford Bespoke timber and aluminium gazebos that turn the garden into a usable room. Gazebos details ### Garden Rooms in Retford Insulated year-round garden rooms — home offices, gyms and snugs delivered turn-key. Garden Rooms details ### Artificial Grass in Retford Premium-grade artificial lawns with proper sub-base — looks real, drains properly. Artificial Grass details Why choose us in Retford ## Concrete reasons, not marketing fluff. 22 miles Around 40 minutes via the A638 — regular weekly run. 100+ jobs Over a hundred completed Retford and DN22 roofing and landscaping projects. Heritage trained Specific experience with natural slate, clay pantile, lime mortar and conservation-area planning conversations. Rural ready Routine experience with rural DN22 access, scaffolding and material delivery. Local issues we see most ## The specific problems we fix in Retford. Every area has its own housing stock, climate and infrastructure quirks. Here's what fails most often in Retford — and how we put it right. ### Listed and conservation property in Retford town centre Retford has a strong heritage stock around the Market Square and Cannon Square that needs natural slate, clay pantile, lime mortar and Code 5/6 lead. Generic catalogue systems are not appropriate here. ### Clay pantile failure on rural Bassetlaw cottages Surrounding DN22 villages have heavy clay-pantile vernacular. Many of those roofs are now 80-100 years old — original timber pegs failing, ridges loose, verges open. ### Lead failure on older terrace property Pre-war lead at chimneys, valleys and parapet gutters in the older Retford streets has work-hardened beyond patching. Full Code 4-5 lead, hand-dressed, is the durable answer. ### Storm damage on exposed rural ridges Higher rural property around the DN22 villages takes direct wind loads. Ridge tiles, dry-verge units and lead skirts need attention more often than on sheltered town stock. Our process ## Same structured process, every job, every area. - 1 ### Free local inspection A senior roofer or landscaper drives out — usually within 48 hours, where possible — looks at the job properly, and gives you an honest verdict. No pressure, no obligation. - 2 ### Written, itemised quote Labour, materials, scaffold/skip and waste removal all priced separately so you can see exactly what you're paying for. Fixed, not 'from'. - 3 ### Scheduled to suit you We book the work around your week, confirm materials in writing, and turn up when we said we would. Same crew from quote to clean-up. - 4 ### Completed properly Daily tidy, safe site, photos throughout. Nothing left for you to chase, complain about or finish off. - 5 ### Hand-over and paperwork Manufacturer material warranties handed over in writing, with photos of the finished job. Retford FAQ ## Honest answers, specific to Retford. ### Do you cover all of Retford? +Yes — every DN22 postcode including the town centre, Ordsall, Babworth and the surrounding villages such as Sturton-le-Steeple, Clayworth and Hayton. ### How quickly can you reach a Retford emergency? +Typically responded to on the same working day where possible during working hours, depending on location and workload. Call 07401 077413 to triage immediately. ### Do you work on listed buildings in Retford? +Yes — natural slate, clay pantile, lime mortar and Code 5/6 lead are all routine for us. We can handle the conservation-officer conversation if listed-building consent is required. ### How much does a roof replacement cost in Retford? +Roof replacements in the area typically start from around £6,000 — every job is priced individually and quoted in writing after a free inspection. ### Can you do rural village work around Retford? +Yes — DN22 villages are some of our regular work. Access, scaffolding logistics and material delivery for rural property are factored into the written quote up front. ### Do you handle landscaping and garden rooms in Retford? +Yes — patios, decking, gazebos, garden rooms and artificial grass across DN22, often combined with roofing. ### Are your Retford jobs guaranteed? +Every job is covered by the manufacturer material warranty, supplied in writing as part of the hand-over. Nearby areas ## Also covered around Retford. Nearby ### Worksop View Worksop Nearby ### Edwinstowe View Edwinstowe Nearby ### Newark-on-Trent View Newark-on-Trent Or see all service areas · all services · home · contact us Ready when you are ## Get a written quote for your Retford job — usually within 48 hours, where possible. No pressure, no obligation. A senior tradesperson comes out, looks properly, and gives you an honest written price for Retford. Request my free quote Call 07401 077413 5.0 from verified Nottinghamshire customers · 28+ years on the tools · Fully insured Local team based in Edwinstowe · covering all of DN22 A small family team — the owner and his two sons — based in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. Family-run, 28+ years on the tools, on every job ourselves. Company No. 16727925 ## Services - Roof Replacements - Flat Roofs - Roof Repairs - Roofing Services - Landscaping - Decking - Gazebos - Garden Rooms - Artificial Grass ## Areas - Edwinstowe - Mansfield - Sutton-in-Ashfield - Nottingham - Newark-on-Trent - Worksop - Kirkby-in-Ashfield - Hucknall - Retford ## Get in touch - 07401 077413 - info@sherwoodhomeimprovements.co.uk - Edwinstowe House, High StEdwinstowe, NG21 9PR - Mon – Sat: 7am – 7pmSun: Closed © 2026 Sherwood Home Improvements & Roofing Ltd. All rights reserved. Cookie Policy·Built for Nottinghamshire homeowners who expect the job done properly. Call now Free quote