Restoring architecture and retaining the heritage.
Restoration Projects – Slate & Timber Shingles
Decades of Experience in Restoration
When it comes to restoring heritage buildings, experience and attention to detail are everything. At Mr Shingles, we’ve been working with natural slate and timber shingles for over 60 years — including complex restorations across churches, civic buildings, and historic homes. Our team understands the balance between preserving architectural legacy and delivering durable, compliant results.
For an obligation free quote on slate roofing or shingles, contact our team in Sydney today. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about our services.
Slate & Timber Shingle Restoration Projects
Our restoration service is for owners of heritage and period homes, architects and builders working on character or listed buildings, and anyone with an ageing natural slate or timber shingle roof that needs to be brought back to full performance without losing its original character.
Typical Project Types
- Heritage slate roof restoration and re-slating
- Matching original Welsh, Spanish or Canadian slate
- Timber shingle and shake restoration on character homes
- Reinstating ridge, valley and flashing detailing
- Full re-roofs of period homes at end of life
Why Specialist Slate & Timber Shingle Experience Matters
Restoring a heritage roof is very different from a standard re-roof. Matching the original slate or timber, reusing sound materials and reinstating traditional detailing all take specialist knowledge that general roofers rarely have. With over 25 years working specifically with natural slate and timber, we restore heritage roofs in a way that respects the original building and lasts for decades.
Every project is approached with respect for original materials, structural integrity, and long-term performance.
Restoration Work We’re Proud Of
We’ve had the privilege of restoring some of Australia’s most recognisable buildings:
The Lodge, Canberra
Official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia
St Barnabas Church, Norfolk Island
Remote heritage project in a historically protected precinct
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta
Iconic sandstone cathedral in the heart of Greater Western Sydney
Taronga Zoo Entrance Building, Mosman
Taronga Zoo Entrance Building, Mosman.
Care, Craftsmanship and Compliance
Our restoration process is guided by:
Close collaboration with heritage consultants and architects
Sourcing and matching rare slate types (e.g. Penrhyn, Del Carmen)
Minimising disruption to active or occupied sites
