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Roofing
Slate, tile, lead and flat roofs, done properly.
Overview
From single dormer repairs to full re-roofs of listed properties, delivered with proper scaffolding, protection and traditional craft.
Most roof problems are lead problems. Or eaves problems. Or a nailed slate that should have been hooked. We diagnose properly, specify properly and leave a roof that will not need us back for a generation.
25yr
Workmanship warranty
Code 6
Standard lead spec
150+
Roofs delivered
24hr
Emergency response
Our Approach
How the work is run.
Survey
Drone and manual inspection with a photographic report.
Specification
Materials matched to the age and character of the building.
Guarantee
Workmanship warranty alongside manufacturer cover.
Scope
What's typically included.
- Natural slate and clay tile
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat and green roofs
- Gutter and rainwater goods
- Chimney rebuilds and repointing
- Cast iron gutter refurbishment
Materials
The palette.
Specifications we return to, and the reasons why.
Welsh slate
The reference-standard for London conservation.
Code 5 & 6 lead
Hand-dressed by our lead-worker.
Clay peg tiles
For period rear roofs and dormers.
Single-ply and hot-melt
For flat roofs and terrace decks.
“They found three previous repairs that had been botched. Then they fixed all of them.”
— Managing agent, Marylebone W1
Selected Work
The work, quietly.
Programme
A typical timeline.
- 01
Survey
Week 1
Drone and hands-on inspection, photographic report.
- 02
Specification
Week 2
Materials, scaffold design and access plan.
- 03
Scaffold & strip
Weeks 3–4
Access, temporary weathering, careful strip.
- 04
Re-roof
Weeks 5–7
Battens, membrane, slate/tile, lead detailing.
- 05
Rainwater & sign-off
Week 8
Gutters, downpipes, final inspection and warranty.
Deliverables
What you receive.
- Photographic condition report
- Full scaffold with debris netting
- Manufacturer material guarantees
- 25 year workmanship warranty
Answers
What clients ask.
Do we need to move out?
No. Roof works do not stop the house functioning. Scaffold and dust protection are managed carefully.
Will you match our slate?
Where a listed building requires like-for-like, we source matching salvaged slate. Otherwise we specify Welsh.
How long does a lead flashing last?
Properly dressed Code 5 or 6, expect 60 to 100 years.
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