Re-roofing · London
Roofing
Re-roofing and roof replacement in London
When repairs stop making sense, we strip the roof back and rebuild it properly — membrane, battens, covering and details.
What we do
Re-roofing & roof replacement, done properly.
A re-roof is one of the biggest jobs a house will need, and one of the most important to get right. We strip the old covering, check and repair the timbers underneath, lay a new breathable membrane, set out new battens and re-cover the roof in slate or tile.
The details are where roofs fail, so they get the most attention: ridges, hips, verges, valleys and the junctions with chimneys and walls.
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Slate roofs
Natural or fibre-cement slate, laid to true lines and gauge.
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Tiled roofs
Clay or concrete tiles, including dry-fix ridges and verges.
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Membrane & battens
New breathable underlay and treated battens set out to gauge.
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Timber repairs
Rotten or damaged rafters and fascia boards replaced.
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Ventilation
Roof ventilation to reduce the risk of condensation.
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Chimney & abutment details
Flashings and weathering to chimneys and walls.
How a re-roof works
Every re-roof we do follows the same order, because each stage depends on the one before it.
- Survey — we inspect the roof, take photos and confirm the scope and materials with you.
- Access and protection — scaffolding is arranged and the property below is protected.
- Strip — the old covering, battens and underlay are removed and taken away.
- Repair — rafters, fascias and any damaged timber are checked and replaced where needed.
- Membrane and battens — new breathable underlay and battens are fixed to gauge.
- Covering and details — slates or tiles are laid, and ridges, verges, valleys and flashings finished.
- Clear-up and handover — the site is cleared and you get photos of the completed work.
Building regulations and re-roofing
Renewing more than a quarter of a roof usually counts as notifiable work under the Building Regulations, mainly because of the rules on insulation and ventilation. We will tell you at survey stage whether your re-roof needs to go through Building Control and coordinate it where it does.
If you live in a conservation area or a listed building, the choice of materials may also be restricted. We will check before you commit to anything.
Recent re-roofs
Our recent roofing work includes a full slate re-roof on a London terrace and a re-roof in Lambeth, where the roof was rebuilt from the membrane up. You can see both in our projects.
Our work
Photographed on our own jobs.
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Related projects
See it on a real job.
Questions
Re-roofing & roof replacement: common questions
Anything else? Call 020 8050 2887 or send us a message.
How do I know if I need a new roof or just a repair?
Isolated problems — a few slipped slates or a failed flashing — can usually be repaired. Widespread slipped or porous slates, failed underlay, or repeat leaks in different places usually mean a re-roof is better value. We will show you photos and explain our reasoning.
How long does a re-roof take?
Typically one to two weeks for a terraced or semi-detached house, depending on access, roof size and weather.
Do I need Building Control approval for a re-roof?
Often, yes, if more than 25% of the roof is being renewed. We advise on this at survey and coordinate it where needed.
Can I stay at home during a re-roof?
Yes. A re-roof is carried out from the outside. The roof is kept weathertight at the end of each working day.
One team, the next trade
Planning a loft conversion? It is often sensible to combine it with a re-roof, so the roof is only opened up once.
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