Dude & Arnette

Dude and Arnette are a fourth generation family business. Our team specialises in oast cowl repair, construction and maintenance. Wherever you live in the UK, if you have a building with an oast cowl (the distinctive chimneys on the top of oast houses) then it's almost certain it will have been serviced by one of our family at some point in its life. From royalty to business and regular homeowners, we have been the go-to oast house repair company for over seven decades. As a family business, we place great stock in values such as trust and integrity.

Did you know we also specialise in building and repairing roofs? As a family business, we've restored and built different types of roofs across the country for over 75 years. From national heritage buildings to brand new builds, we still use original techniques that withstand the test of time (and weather conditions!). Our specialist team can strip and re-tile and build all types of roofs, including brick and wooden, round or square roofs, and we'll make sure your roof is weatherproof. We can also replace ironwork and lead work and craft bespoke guttering.

We've been refurbishing oast cowls since 1937, which has given us plenty of time to hone our skills in many areas of repair. From cleaning and painting to specialist wood repair, we're a handy bunch to have on hand when jobs need to get done quickly and efficiently. Our specialist team can construct bespoke wooden oast cowls that blend seamlessly into their environment and last for generations. We also offer a specialist refurbishment package for fibreglass oast cowls but do not recommend or install these from new.