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Roofers in Beckenham and South East London

Looking for roofers in South East London? From our base in Beckenham we repair, re-cover (strip and lay a new covering) and replace roofs on houses and flats, from slipped tiles to leaking gutters. Our own team also puts right the ceiling below once the roof is dry.

  • Repairs, re-covering and replacement for houses and flats
  • Ceilings below repaired and repainted by our own team
  • Free visit and a written quote before any work starts
  • Registered at Companies House in 2007, insured for £5 million
  • Planned work only: no emergency call-outs
A pitched roof of red clay tiles with a few new tiles slotted in

4.9 out of 5

From 38 MyBuilder reviews

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Roofing services for houses and flats: repair, replace or maintain

Most roof jobs are one of three kinds of work, each with its own page:

  • Repairs

    Leaks, flashings (the lead or mortar seals where the roof meets a wall or chimney) and chimneys: roof repairs. Broken or loose tiles, and ridge tiles (the row along the top of the roof): tiled roof repairs. Slipped or cracked slates: slate roofers.

  • Re-covering or replacement

    Flat roofs over extensions: flat roofing. Lead or zinc over bays, porches and dormers: metal roofing. Felt or sheeted garages: garage roof replacement. Fascias (the boards along the eaves, the lower edge of the roof, that carry the gutter) and soffits (the boards that close the underside of the eaves): fascia and soffit replacement.

  • Maintenance

    Leaking joints, sagging runs and blocked downpipes: gutter repair. Moss and lichen on tiles and slates: roof cleaning.

For blocks of flats, shops, offices, churches and gyms, see commercial roofing.

Choosing local roofers you can check

  • One quote for the roof and the room below

    A leak rarely stops at the tiles: once the roof has dried out, our own team plasters and repaints the stained ceiling (see plastering).

  • A company you can look up

    When you compare roofing companies in London, check them. We were registered at Companies House (number 06178781) on 22 March 2007. We're on Checkatrade, verified on MyBuilder and insured for £5 million public liability.

From your first photo to the finished roof

  1. 01

    Show us the roof

    A picture from the street or the back garden is enough to start, plus any stains on the ceilings below.

  2. 02

    We come and see it, at no charge, and send you a written quote.

  3. 03

    You choose a start date

  4. 04

    The roof work, reached whichever way is safe for the job.

  5. 05

    The inside put right

    If water has marked a ceiling, our own team makes it good and repaints it once it has dried out.

What sets the price of a roofing job

We price each roof after seeing it. What changes the cost:

  • The kind of work

    a repair, re-covering one slope or a whole new roof.

  • Size and pitch

    how much roof there is and how steep it is.

  • The covering

    whether tiles or slates can be matched, or the material changes.

  • Reaching it

    the higher or steeper the roof, the more likely it needs a tower or full scaffold, and scaffolding over the pavement can need a council licence.

  • The inside

    a stained or damaged ceiling to repair and repaint.

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A bigger job can also need Building Regulations approval, depending on how much of the roof is affected and what changes.

What customers say

4.9

out of 5 from 38 reviews on

“They were on time and did a fantastic job. I would most definitely come to them in the first instance for any other decorating jobs!”

Sydenham, London · 11 Feb 2020 5 out of 5 on MyBuilder

“We’re really really impressed with the level of finish and found them to be extremely courteous and respectful. We’d highly recommend them and would definitely use them again next time we need some work doing.”

Upper Norwood, London · 15 Mar 2020 5 out of 5 on MyBuilder

“Such high quality work, very impressed Helped sort a few other issues as well when they were there”

South Croydon · 24 Jan 2020 5 out of 5 on MyBuilder

Roofers in South East London: where we work

We're based in Beckenham and take on roofing across South East London: Beckenham, Bromley, Penge, Chislehurst, Orpington, Croydon, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Forest Hill, Catford, Lewisham, Dulwich, Blackheath, Greenwich, Eltham and Sidcup.

  • Bromley

    Scaffold licences and the borough's conservation areas: roofers in Bromley.

  • Croydon

    Scaffold terms and the minor roof work allowed in conservation areas: roofers in Croydon.

  • Beckenham

    Roof rules in its own streets: roofers in Beckenham, and our home patch: Beckenham.

Paintwork and bigger projects around the roof

  • Fascias, soffits and gutters that only need paint: exterior painting, done by our own decorators.

  • A roof as part of a bigger project: home renovations, where we bring in a trusted trade for the building work.

Questions people ask before booking a roofer

Call 020 8249 7303

Do you take on emergency roof repairs?

No. We plan each roof job after a free visit, so we don't offer emergency or same-day call-outs. If rain is coming in, catch the water, move what you can out of its way and take photos for your insurer; then we can quote for the roof and the ceiling below.

Can you repair the roof of a flat?

Yes. In a block, the roof is often a shared part, so the building's freeholder or managing agent may need to agree the work.

Should I repair my roof or replace it?

It depends on how much of the roof is failing. One leak or a few broken tiles is a repair, while widespread slipping across a slope usually points to re-covering that slope. We tell you which after seeing the roof.

How do I check roofing contractors before hiring one?

Beyond Companies House and proof of public liability insurance, look at what the written quote says about the roof itself: what will be repaired or replaced, how the roof will be reached (ladder, tower or scaffold) and whether a scaffold licence is needed.

Which areas do you cover?

South East London, within about 20 miles of Beckenham. For larger jobs we're open to enquiries from across the South East of England.

Send us a photo of your roof

Tell us what's happening with the roof and attach a photo if you have one. We reply to every enquiry within one working day. You can also reach us through our contact page.

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