Roofing Services in London

Age is the first indicator — felt flat roofs have a 10–15 year lifespan. If your felt is blistering, cracking, or has been patched multiple times, replacement is more cost-effective than another repair. EPDM and GRP systems last 25+ years and cost more upfront but significantly less over time. We advise honestly on this during the inspection.

Yes. Leak investigations are part of our roofing service. Water almost always travels from the entry point before it appears inside, so you need someone who looks at flashings, valley gutters, ridge joints, and felt condition — not just the obvious crack. We investigate, photograph what we find, and quote a targeted repair.

Where possible, yes. For common London brick types and roof tiles (e.g. handmade clay, concrete interlocking, or Welsh slate), we source matching materials. Where an exact match is not available — particularly on older properties — we advise on the closest alternative and show you samples before ordering.

A like-for-like re-roof generally does not need planning permission. Changing the roof material significantly, altering the pitch, or working on a listed building may require consent. We check during the survey and flag anything that needs a pre-application inquiry before work starts.

EPDM is a rubber membrane laid in large sheets — flexible, highly UV-resistant, and very good on roofs with penetrations or complex shapes. GRP (fibreglass) is a rigid laminate that is incredibly hard-wearing and ideal for flat roofs with foot traffic. Both are long-life systems. We specify EPDM or GRP based on the roof area, shape, and how it will be used.