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Project Gallery
A selection of completed scaffolding and roofing projects across Dorset. Every job, big or small, is treated with the same attention to detail.
Completed projects
ScaffoldingResidential Shrink Wrap Scaffold, Dorset
Full scaffolding erection with shrink wrap encapsulation sheeting on a brick semi-detached, keeping the property fully weatherproof throughout a complete roof replacement. SwanDor branded site hoarding in place.
ScaffoldingDorset Cottage Chimney Scaffold
Low-level independent scaffold around a traditional Dorset stone cottage, providing safe chimney and leadwork access on a complex hip roof. Safe working platform maintained throughout.
ScaffoldingNew Build Temporary Roof Scaffold
Scaffold with temporary roof sheeting on a new build under construction, protecting the open structure from weather while roof timbers and tiles were fitted above.
Pitched RoofingNatural Slate Re-Roof with Lead Valley
Complete re-roof using natural slate with new lead valley flashing. Old felt and battens stripped; new breathable membrane, counter battens, and slates laid to BS 5534. Lead valley hand-dressed on site.
LeadworkSlate Hip Roof — Lead Flashing Detail
Close-up of a hip junction on a freshly laid natural slate roof, showing hand-dressed lead soakers and stepped flashing to the hip. All leadwork carried out to current BS EN standards.
Pitched RoofingRe-Roof — Breathable Membrane & Battening
Mid-stage of a full re-roof showing new Foliarex breathable underlay being laid over new rafters, with counter battens and tile battens secured ready for slating. All materials to BS 5534.
Pitched RoofingDual-Pitch Slate Roof — Full Re-Roof
Completed dual-pitch natural slate roof on a Dorset property, showing uniform coursing across both pitches and a neatly finished ridge. Scaffold provided and removed by SwanDor.
Pitched RoofingDormer Bungalow Re-Roof, Dorset
Complete re-roof of a large dormer bungalow using natural slate, including all valleys, abutments and soakers to dormers. Aluminium roof ladders used for safe working.
Pitched RoofingDormer Bungalow — Slate & Flashing Finished
Finished dormer bungalow re-roof with natural slate and neatly dressed flashing to all dormers and abutments. Property left clean and all waste removed on completion.
Heritage RoofingHeritage Chimney Cupola Restoration
Restoration of a decorative louvred chimney cupola on a period property, including lead flashing to the base and repointing of the stone plinth. Heritage craftsmanship throughout.
Pitched RoofingNatural Slate Re-Roof with Chimney Stacks
Dark blue-grey natural slate laid to a residential Dorset property, with chimney stacks and lead soakers visible. Scaffold erected and dismantled by SwanDor team.
Shrink WrapShrink Wrap Re-Encapsulation — Second Angle
Alternative view of the same residential shrink wrap scaffold job, showing the full wrap from street level. SwanDor signage on the site hoarding confirms the company contact details.
Roof CleaningRoof Cleaning & Biocide Treatment, Wareham
Soft wash moss and algae removal on a clay tile roof in Wareham. Before and after treatment with biocide application to inhibit future growth. Access scaffold included.
Roof RepairsClay Tile Eaves — Failing Mortar Bed (Before)
Before condition at eaves level on a clay tile roof: displaced tiles, failed mortar bed, peeling fascia, and debris build-up visible from the scaffold working platform. Investigation identified full eaves strip and re-mortar as required.
Roof RepairsGable Verge Failure — Mortar & Pointing (Before)
Close-up of a badly deteriorated gable verge on a clay tile roof: tiles lifting off, cement pointing crumbled away, and battens exposed. This type of failure causes water ingress directly into the wall. Full verge strip and re-bed carried out.
ScaffoldingScaffold Eaves Access — Clay Tile Re-Bed
Working platform at eaves level during a clay tile re-bedding job. Scaffold tube, coupler, and boards provide a safe, stable base for mortar work at height — no ladders, no shortcuts.
Roof CleaningMoss-Covered Concrete Tile Roof — Inspection (Before)
Pre-works inspection on a bungalow with heavily moss-and-lichen-colonised concrete interlocking tiles. Ridge mortar visible cracking. Customer advised on re-roof versus deep clean options.
Pitched RoofingFull Re-Roof — Underlay & Battens Complete (Front Pitch)
All slates stripped, new Foliarex breathable underlay laid, counter battens and tile battens fixed across the full front pitch. Two chimney stacks re-pointed during the same programme. Ready for tiling.
Pitched RoofingFull Re-Roof — Underlay & Battens Complete (Hip Angle)
Hip and gable view of the same re-roof showing the Foliarex underlay grid and new batten layout to BS 5534. Ridge lead and hip iron installed at apex prior to tiling.
Roof RepairsSite Survey — Concrete Tile Roof Assessment
SwanDor operative on site with ladder during a pre-quote inspection of a concrete tile bungalow. We always carry out a thorough assessment before quoting — no guesswork, no surprises.
Pitched RoofingPhased Re-Roof — Strip & Batten Alongside Existing Slate
Two adjacent pitches photographed mid-programme: the left pitch retains original slate while the right has been fully stripped, new Foliarex underlay laid, and battens fixed. Phased approach minimises the time the property is open to the weather.
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