Professional Roof Repairs in Putney & Wimbledon
A small roof problem rarely stays small. A slipped tile, a split flashing or a blocked valley lets water in a little at a time, and by the time a stain appears on the ceiling the timbers, insulation and plaster behind it may already be wet. Finding and fixing the cause early is almost always cheaper than dealing with the damage later.
Putney & Wimbledon Roofers is a family-run, third-generation roofing company. Our roof repairs across Putney, Wimbledon and South West London are carried out by our own directly employed roofers, and every job starts by finding out why the roof is failing, not just where the water is getting in.
- Roof Leaks & Water Ingress
- Broken Roof Tiles
- Missing Roof Tiles
- Slate Roof Repairs
- Roof Flashing Repairs
- Storm & Weather Damage
Signs Your Roof May Need Repair
Common signs that a roof needs attention include water stains or damp patches on ceilings, missing or broken tiles, slipped or cracked slates, daylight in the loft, water coming in during rainfall, lifting or damaged flashing around chimneys and roof windows, and storm damage.
Our repair process is simple. You tell us about the problem, we inspect the roof and the loft, we explain what has failed and the right repair in plain English, and we complete the agreed work to the standard the property needs. Where it helps, a drone survey lets you see the problem for yourself.
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Roof repairs at a glance
- Covers: leaks, slipped, cracked and missing tiles, slate repairs, flashings, valleys, ridges, verges and storm damage
- Inspection and quote: free, itemised and in writing, with no obligation
- Urgent leaks: available 24 hours; we make the roof watertight first
- Who does the work: our own directly employed roofers, not sub-contractors
- Standards: we follow BS 5534 for tiling and slating and BS 8217 for felt roofs where they apply
- Cover: £1,000,000 public liability insurance
Comprehensive roof repair solutions
Leaking roofs and water ingress
Water travels along timbers, membranes and the underside of tiles, so the stain on your ceiling is rarely directly below the hole. We trace the leak from the inside out and the outside in: checking the loft for wet timbers and daylight, then the roof itself for failed flashings, cracked tiles, open joints and blocked valleys. The repair deals with the entry point and the reason it failed, not just the symptom.
Broken, slipped and missing tiles
Individual tiles can be replaced without re-roofing, as long as the battens, nibs and underlay are sound. We match tile type, colour and profile as closely as possible, and source reclaimed or like-for-like tiles where appearance matters, as it does for many of the period homes and conservation-area streets we work in.
Slate repairs
Slipped or cracked slates are repaired with copper or stainless-steel fixings rather than simply re-nailing into a failing roof. Where the cause is nail sickness, we will tell you honestly if repairs will only buy a little time. See our slate roofing page.
Failed felt and missing underlay
Many older roofs were built with no underlay at all, because it did not exist when they were built. When a single tile slips, water goes straight into the roof space. Where there is underlay it can perish with age. Either way, a repair may only be a short-term answer, and we will explain the difference between patching and re-roofing.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks start where the roof meets something else: chimneys, dormers, abutting walls and roof windows. We repair and replace lead flashings and valley linings in the correct code of lead, rather than smearing sealant over a failed detail.
Ridge, hip and verge repairs
Mortar bedding on ridges, hips and verges cracks and falls out over time. We replace it with a modern ventilated dry-ridge and dry-verge system, which stays fixed, allows the roof to breathe and needs far less maintenance.
Flat roof repairs
Blistered or split felt, failed joints and ponding water on extension, garage and dormer roofs can often be patched while the deck is sound. See our flat roofing service.
Storm and emergency damage
After high winds or a fallen branch we make the roof safe and weathertight first, using a temporary repair if the weather prevents a permanent one, then return to complete the work properly. We can also photograph damage to support an insurance claim.
What affects the cost of a roof repair?
No honest roofer can price a leak over the phone. We give a fixed, itemised written quote after seeing the roof, and these are the factors that move the price:
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Extent of the damage | A handful of tiles is a small job; failure across a whole slope usually points to re-roofing. |
| Access and height | Steep, tall or awkward properties may need scaffolding or an access tower, which is itemised separately. |
| Roof covering | Natural slate, handmade clay and lead work cost more to repair than concrete tiles. |
| Underlying condition | Rotten battens, timbers or missing underlay add work that must be done for the repair to last. |
| Matching materials | Conservation-area and period properties may need reclaimed or specially sourced tiles and slates. |
| Urgency | Emergency make-safe visits are priced differently from planned repairs. |
Guide prices
| Job | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Minor roof repair | Replacing slipped, cracked or missing tiles or slates | From £195 per repair |
| Ridge and hip repair | Re-bedding or converting to a dry-ridge system | From £450 per ridge or hip |
| Lead flashing repair | Chimney, wall abutment and valley flashings in code 4 lead | From £350 per flashing |
| Leak investigation and repair | Finding the source, then repairing it | From £250 per leak |
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 what we find in plain English. Where useful, we use a drone survey so you can see the problem yourself.
- Itemised written quote. You see exactly what is being done, with materials named and every cost listed, before any work starts and with no obligation.
- The job, done properly. Our own roofers carry out the repair following the relevant British Standards where they apply, clear the site as they go, and send you before-and-after photographs.
Is your roof in need of repair?
If you recognise any of the following, get it checked. Catching a problem early almost always costs less.
- Missing, cracked or slipped tiles or slates. Look for pieces in the garden, gutters or on a flat roof below.
- Water stains on ceilings or walls. Brown rings that grow after rain mean water is getting in.
- A sagging roofline. This can mean rotten timbers or a failing structure and should be checked promptly.
- Damp or daylight in the loft. Wet insulation, damp timbers or pinpricks of light show where the covering has failed.
- Blocked or damaged gutters. Overflow soaks the eaves and can make a roof look as if it is leaking. See gutter repairs.
- Moss and plant growth. It holds moisture against the roof and can lift tiles.
- Lifting or cracked lead. Check around the chimney and roof windows; see chimney repairs.
The true cost of cheap work
We are often called to put right repairs that were cheap at the time. Typical problems include:
- Sealant instead of a proper repair. Mastic or bitumen over a failed flashing looks fine for a season, then lets go.
- Mismatched or poor-quality materials. The wrong tile or slate for the roof pitch or character of the street.
- Treating the symptom. Replacing a tile without finding why it slipped, so the problem returns.
- Hidden damage left behind. Rotten battens and wet insulation left under a new patch.
Beware too of cold callers who say they have spotted a problem on your roof. In one of our recent projects, a customer was told by door-to-door traders that he had a few slipped tiles; once their scaffold was up the roof was damaged and the price kept rising. He called us on a friend’s recommendation and we gave him an honest choice between repair and replacement. Read our case studies.
Repair or replace? An honest answer
A repair makes sense when the damage is localised and the rest of the roof is sound. Replacement is the better investment when problems keep coming back, when there is no underlay, or when the covering is failing across its whole surface. We set out both options with prices so the decision is yours, and complete roof replacements carry our 10-year insurance-backed guarantee. See new roof installation.
To help you decide, we look at the age and type of the covering, whether there is any underlay, how many tiles or slates are failing and where, the condition of the battens and rafters, and how often the roof has needed attention. A repair is priced as a repair. Where we recommend replacement we explain why and give you both figures, so you never feel pushed. If a repair is all that is needed, we will say so.
Roof repairs across South West London
We repair roofs in Putney, Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Richmond, Kingston upon Thames, Twickenham, Balham and Tooting, and many more areas. See the full list of areas we cover, or request a free quote.
Roof leaks rarely show where the water gets in, so we trace the cause from the roof side as well as from the ceiling, checking tiles or slates, ridges and hips, valleys, lead flashings, chimneys and the rainwater goods. We take photographs before and after, give you a written quote for the repair, and tell you straight if the roof has reached the point where replacement is better value. We are available 24 hours a day for urgent leaks and storm damage.
Frequently Asked Questions: Roof Repairs
Clear, practical answers from our 3rd-generation roofing team in South West London.
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