New & Replacement Roof Installation
A new roof is one of the biggest investments you can make in a property, and the one you most want to get right first time. Done properly it protects the building, improves ventilation and comfort, and adds to the value of your home.
Putney & Wimbledon Roofers strips and replaces tiled, slate and flat roofs across Putney, Wimbledon and South West London. Every project is a full re-roof built to current standards, carried out by our own directly employed roofers and backed by a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Recent installations have included the replacement of a 100-year-old clay tile roof in Putney with a new Redland 49 tile roof, and a full clay tile replacement where around 5,000 tiles were moved by hand. See the case studies.
- New Roof Installation
- Full Roof Replacement
- Slate Roofing Systems
- Tiled Roofing Systems
- Property & Roof Planning
- Clear Project Communication
Planning a New Roof for Your Property
A new roof project involves the condition of the existing roof, the structure beneath it, the covering you choose, the design of the building and the scope of work.
Our approach has four steps: understand the building and the existing roof, discuss the project and next steps, consider the right roofing material for the property, and agree the full scope of work and price in writing before anything starts.
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New roof installation at a glance
- What we install: clay and concrete tiles, natural and artificial slate, and flat roof systems
- What is included: strip and disposal, membrane, battens, covering, ventilation and lead work
- Guarantee: 10-year insurance-backed guarantee on complete roof replacements
- Standards: we follow BS 5534 for tiling and slating and BS 8217 for felt roofing where they apply
- Specialist in: period homes and conservation areas
- Survey and quote: free, itemised and in writing
When does a roof need replacing rather than repairing?
- Old, failing roofs. The covering has reached the end of its life and leaks are appearing in several places.
- No underlay. Common in older properties, as underlay did not exist when they were built. A single slipped slate lets water straight into the roof space.
- Porous or crumbling tiles and slates. Clay tiles can absorb water until the nibs that hang them break off; slates can delaminate or suffer nail sickness.
- Structural problems. Rotten battens, rafters or decking that need to be rebuilt.
- Storm damage. Where wind, hail or a fallen tree has damaged a large area.
- Constant repair bills. When patching costs add up, replacement gives better value.
What our replacement roofs include
- Full strip and disposal of the old covering. Where there is no vehicle access we hand-carry materials and use mobile waste collection.
- Vapour-permeable breathable membrane to protect the structure.
- New pressure-treated timber battens.
- Your chosen covering: clay or concrete tiles, natural or artificial slate, or a flat roof system.
- Eaves-level ventilation with fascia over-vents, and vent tiles on each roof face where needed.
- Dry-fix systems: dry ridge, dry verge and dry valleys, which avoid the cracking and failure of mortar.
- Eaves protection trays and new lead flashings to chimneys, abutments and roof windows.
- New fascias and gutters where needed.
Choosing the right covering
| Covering | Typical lifespan | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete tiles | About 30–50 years | Most 20th-century homes; good value and low maintenance. |
| Clay tiles | About 50–70 years | Period homes and conservation areas; colour holds well. |
| Natural slate | 80–150+ years | Victorian and Edwardian properties and premium re-roofs. |
| Torch-on felt (flat) | 20 years or more when well installed | Extensions, garages and low-pitched roofs. |
Many of the properties we work on are in conservation areas, where materials must match to preserve the look of the street. We help you choose a covering that suits the property and advise whether your local council needs to be involved.
What affects the cost of a new roof?
We price every new roof individually from a survey. The main factors are the roof area and pitch, the covering you choose, the amount of timber that needs replacing, scaffolding, access and waste removal, and extras such as new lead work, gutters, fascias and insulation. Everything is itemised so you can see exactly where your money goes.
Guide prices
| Job | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| New concrete tile roof | Strip, treated battens, breathable membrane, new tiles and dry ridge | From £8,950 per house |
| New clay tile roof | Plain or interlocking clay tiles, ventilation and lead flashings | From £13,950 per house |
| New natural slate roof | Spanish or Welsh slate with breathable membrane and dry ridge | From £14,950 per house |
| New roof on an extension or loft conversion | Structure checked, new covering and ventilation | From £4,950 per roof |
Prices are a guide for a typical South West London house and include labour and materials. Scaffolding and access are priced separately. Every roof is different, so after a free survey you receive a fixed, itemised written quote. Request a free quote.
Three steps. No surprises.
- Free survey and inspection. We inspect the roof and loft, take photographs and explain the options in plain English.
- Itemised written quote. Line-by-line pricing with named materials, including scaffolding, so you know the full cost before work begins.
- The job, done properly. Our own roofers strip, repair the structure, install the new roof, clear the site daily, then hand over photographs and your written 10-year guarantee. Any rotten timber found is shown to you before it is replaced.
A real example
A customer with multiple leaks and birds nesting in the roof asked for a replacement. There was no felt at all, and the original clay tiles were more than 100 years old. We replaced the roof with new Redland 49 tiles with eaves-level ventilation, a dry-ridge system, dry verge and dry valleys. See the before-and-after photographs.
In another project the roof was next to a busy motorway with no driveway, so we hand-loaded 5,000 tiles into the front garden and removed the old covering by hand. It was a labour-intensive job, but the customer ended up with a roof that should outlast him.
The true cost of cheap work
- Skipping the underlay and ventilation invites condensation and rot.
- Reusing old battens that will not hold a new covering for long.
- Mortar ridges and verges that crack and fall out within a few years.
- No lead work at chimneys and abutments, where leaks start.
- No proper guarantee. Ask any roofer who quotes you what stands behind their promise if they stop trading. Ours is insurance-backed.
New roofs across South West London
We re-roof homes in Putney, Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Richmond, Kingston upon Thames, Twickenham, Balham and Tooting. See areas we cover or request your free survey and quote.
A new roof is a big decision, so we survey first, show you the condition of the existing covering, battens and timbers, and talk through covering options such as clay or concrete tile and natural slate. Every complete replacement is specified in your written quote: breathable membrane, treated battens, dry-fix ridge, verge and valleys, ventilation and lead work, with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions: New Roof Installation
Clear, practical answers from our 3rd-generation roofing team in South West London.
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