Welsh slate, Spanish slate and reclaimed — repair and full re-slating. Serving Streatham (SW16, SW2) and surrounding areas with free quotes and a 10-year guarantee.
Edwardian properties dominate — large three-storey bay-fronted houses along Streatham Common North and South. Victorian terraces between Streatham High Road and Tooting Bec Common. 1930s semis towards Norbury. Post-war estates including Leigham Court Estate.
For slate roofing specifically, this housing mix creates distinct demands. Welsh slate on Victorian terraces, clay plain tiles on Edwardian stock, concrete interlocking on 1930s onwards. Many Edwardian properties have original clay tiles now 110+ years old. Complex roof forms with dormers, bay projections and valleys. — and each roof type requires different materials, methods and experience to repair or replace correctly.
Streatham Common creates a wind channel between Norwood and Tooting that drives rain against west-facing slopes with more force than sheltered streets either side. Properties facing the common take measurably harsher exposure than those one street back. For slate roofing work, this means materials and methods must be specified for Streatham's particular conditions — not generic South London assumptions.
Large Edwardian roof forms along Streatham Common create complex valley junctions — valley lead failures are the most common high-value repair. Bay window roof junctions leak where they meet the main wall on three-storey Edwardian houses. Shared chimney stacks on Victorian terraces create repair cost disputes.
Every slate roofing job in Streatham starts with a proper inspection — from the roof, not the pavement. We photograph the issue, explain the cause, and give you a written quote with no hidden costs. Most minor work is completed same-day. Larger projects are scheduled within days and we keep you updated throughout.
For repairs on existing roofs, matching is critical. We source reclaimed Welsh slate through a network of demolition contractors and salvage yards across the South East. The key variables are thickness, colour, size and provenance — a new Spanish slate next to 120-year-old Welsh slate is visible from the street and looks wrong. We keep common sizes in stock and source unusual dimensions to order. For full re-slating, we offer Welsh, Spanish, Brazilian and Chinese slate at different price points, with samples provided so you can see and compare on your actual roof before committing.
The original iron nails used to fix slates on Victorian properties corrode over 100–140 years, losing grip and allowing slates to slip. This is not a problem you can solve by replacing individual slates — the nails across the entire roof are the same age and failing at the same rate. Once nail sickness is established, a full strip and re-fix with copper or stainless steel nails is the correct long-term solution. The slates themselves are usually still perfectly good — it is the fixings that have failed. A re-fix reuses your original slates where sound, supplemented with matching reclaimed slate for any that are cracked or damaged.
A full strip and re-slate on a typical 3-bed Victorian terrace takes 4–6 working days. We strip all slates, sort and stack reusable ones, inspect every timber member, replace any rotten timber, install new breathable membrane, re-batten at correct gauge, and re-fix slates with copper nails. Damaged slates are replaced with matching reclaimed or new slate. New lead valleys and flashings are installed. The finished roof should last another 100+ years with periodic maintenance.
Edwardian properties dominate — large three-storey bay-fronted houses along Streatham Common North and South. Victorian terraces between Streatham High Road and Tooting Bec Common. 1930s semis towards Norbury. Post-war estates including Leigham Court Estate. This means slate roofing work in Streatham must account for the specific roof types, materials and structural conditions found here — not generic assumptions about South London properties.
Streatham Common creates a wind channel between Norwood and Tooting that drives rain against west-facing slopes with more force than sheltered streets either side. Properties facing the common take measurably harsher exposure than those one street back. These conditions directly affect how we specify materials and methods for slate roofing work. A repair that holds in sheltered Camberwell may not survive the same winter on an exposed Streatham roof without the correct specification for local conditions.
We work in Streatham regularly — our teams know the streets, the housing stock, and the specific roofing challenges this area presents. When you call us for slate roofing on Streatham High Road, we already know what roof type to expect, what materials to bring, and what problems are most likely. That local knowledge means faster diagnosis, better specification, and fewer return visits.
Free inspection and no-obligation quote. Call 0203 489 5352.
Free quotes, no call-out fees, same-day emergency response across South London.
0203 489 5352"Excellent slate roofing work on our property on Streatham High Road. Large Edwardian roof forms along Streatham Common create complex valley junctions was exactly what we were dealing with and they knew exactly how to fix it. Professional, punctual, fair price."
"Got a quote for slate roofing from three companies. These were the only ones who properly inspected from the roof, not just from the ground. Their diagnosis was spot on and the work was excellent. Highly recommend in Streatham."
"Had been putting off slate roofing work for too long. They made it easy — clear quote, scheduled quickly, and the result is better than I expected. The team were friendly and cleaned up everything afterwards."
Typical costs for slate roofing in Streatham range from £300–£12,000. Edwardian properties dominate — large three-storey bay-fronted houses along Streatham Common North and South — and materials are specified accordingly. Free no-obligation quotes. Call 0203 489 5352.
For standard work we book within 2–5 days. Emergency slate roofing in Streatham is same-day. Our teams work across Lambeth and can typically reach Streatham within 60–90 minutes for emergencies.
Large Edwardian roof forms along Streatham Common create complex valley junctions — valley lead failures are the most common high-value repair. For slate roofing specifically, the edwardian properties dominate — large three-storey bay-fronted houses along streatham common north and south creates particular challenges that we address with location-appropriate materials and methods.
It depends on the scope and access. Many minor slate roofing jobs in Streatham can be done from a roof ladder. Larger projects on taller properties — edwardian properties dominate — large three-storey bay-fronted houses along streatham common north and south — typically require scaffold, which we include in the quote.
Yes. NFRC registered, £5m public liability insurance, 10-year written workmanship guarantee on all slate roofing work in Streatham and across South London.
Yes. Parts of Lambeth fall within conservation zones. We use heritage-specification materials where required and understand the planning restrictions that apply to properties in Streatham.
Yes. Free inspection, free quote, no obligation. Call 0203 489 5352 and we will arrange a convenient time to assess your Streatham property.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Streatham roofer.
0203 489 5352