Roof Replacement in South London

What Happens During a Full Re-Roof

Day one: scaffold goes up and we strip the existing covering — every tile or slate removed, old felt stripped, battens pulled. This exposes the timber structure for full inspection. Any rotten rafters, purlins or wall plates are replaced with treated timber to current building regulations. Day two onwards: new breathable roofing membrane is laid, new treated battens fixed at correct gauge for your tile or slate, and the new covering installed row by row from eaves to ridge. Lead valleys, flashings and soakers are formed and dressed as the work progresses. Finally, the ridge system is installed — we recommend dry-fix mechanical ridges over mortar bedding for longevity — and all abutments are sealed. Scaffold comes down when we are satisfied the roof is completely watertight.

Choosing the Right Material for Your South London Property

The correct material depends on your property type, any conservation restrictions, your budget and your priorities. Natural Welsh slate is the premium choice — beautiful, long-lasting (100+ years), lightweight — but expensive at £80–120/m². Spanish slate offers 80% of the performance at 50% of the cost. Clay plain tiles suit Edwardian and interwar properties and last 60–80 years. Concrete interlocking tiles are the most cost-effective option for 1930s and later properties at £25–40/m² but have a shorter 30–50 year lifespan. We bring samples to the survey so you can see and compare before deciding.

What Our 10-Year Guarantee Covers

Our written guarantee covers all workmanship for 10 years from completion. If any tile or slate lifts, any flashing fails, any ridge loosens, or any leak develops due to our installation, we return and fix it at no charge. The guarantee is transferable if you sell the property — an asset that adds value at sale. Materials carry their own manufacturer warranties on top, typically 30+ years for quality tiles and slates.

South London's Housing Stock and Roof Replacement

South London's housing diversity means roof replacement is never one-size-fits-all. Victorian terraces in Brixton and Peckham have different roof types and failure patterns than 1930s semis in Bromley and Croydon. Georgian townhouses in Camberwell and Blackheath require heritage-grade materials that conservation areas mandate. Post-war estates in Thamesmead and New Addington present entirely different challenges again. We have worked on every property type across every South London borough and specify materials and methods appropriate to each.

This depth of local knowledge means we diagnose faster, specify correctly first time, and deliver repairs that last. A national company sending a subcontractor who has never worked in South London cannot match that. We live here, we work here, and we understand what these roofs need.

South London Borough-by-Borough Coverage

We cover every borough south of the river. In Lambeth — Brixton, Clapham, Streatham — the dense Victorian terraces with their Welsh slate roofs and butterfly roof box gutters present specific challenges that require specialist knowledge. In Southwark — Peckham, Camberwell, Dulwich — the mix ranges from workers' cottages to grand Georgian townhouses on Camberwell Grove, with conservation area restrictions in Dulwich mandating natural materials. In Lewisham — Brockley, Catford, Forest Hill — Victorian and Edwardian stock dominates, with the Ravensbourne valley creating humidity conditions that accelerate slate nail sickness. In Greenwich — Blackheath, Woolwich, Eltham — Georgian heritage properties sit alongside the largest concentration of 1930s semis in South London. In Bromley — Beckenham, Petts Wood, Chislehurst — substantial 1930s and Edwardian houses with complex roof forms and heavy tree coverage require regular maintenance. In Croydon — Thornton Heath, Purley, Selsdon — the sprawling 1930s suburban stock faces particular challenges with hip tile mortar failure across thousands of hipped roofs. In Wandsworth — Battersea, Putney, Tooting — Thames-side humidity accelerates metal corrosion on the riverside properties while the Edwardian stock further south has its own distinctive repair demands.

What Sets Us Apart From Other South London Roofers

NFRC registration means we meet recognised industry standards for quality, safety and workmanship — and our work is auditable. £5 million public liability insurance protects you completely. Our 10-year written workmanship guarantee means any failure due to our work is corrected at no charge. We carry common materials on the van for same-day repairs. We photograph before and after every job. We provide fully itemised quotes with no hidden costs. And we have been doing this across South London for over 20 years — not two months.

We are not a lead generation company that passes your details to whoever answers the phone. We are not a national franchise sending subcontractors who have never worked in your area. We are a local roofing company based in South London, employing our own teams, standing behind our own work. When you call 0203 489 5352, you speak to us — and we turn up.