Service · Greater London
Roofing
Slate, tile, flat roofs, leadwork and full re-covers
Indicative rate
£260 / m²
Typical programme
2–8 weeks
Portfolio examples
7
Coverage
All London boroughs
Overview
The roof is the one element where deferred maintenance always costs more than the repair. A slipped slate becomes a damp ceiling, a failed flat roof becomes a rotten deck, and a cracked lead flashing quietly soaks a chimney breast for years.
Foxter carries out full roof strips and re-covers, pitched roof repairs, flat roofing in single-ply and liquid systems, leadwork, chimney works, guttering and fascia replacement across London, always with proper scaffold and edge protection.
We inspect and photograph the roof before quoting so you can see the actual condition, and we tell you clearly when a repair is the sensible answer rather than a replacement.
What a typical package includes
- Roof survey with photographic condition report
- Scaffold design, erection and edge protection
- Strip-out, disposal and reclaim of sound materials
- Batten, breathable membrane and insulation upgrades
- Natural slate, clay or concrete tile re-covering
- Flat roofing in EPDM, single-ply or liquid systems
- Leadwork, valleys, flashings and chimney repairs
- Ridge, hip and verge bedding or dry-fix systems
- Gutters, fascias, soffits and rainwater goods
- Rooflights, vents and insulation to current standards
How we deliver it
Inspection
Full survey with photographs of defects, timber condition and the state of flashings and rainwater goods.
Specification
A written scope stating whether it is repair or replacement, the materials, and what insulation upgrade is included.
Scaffold
Scaffold erected with pavement licence where needed, plus temporary weather protection.
Strip and repair
Coverings removed, timbers inspected, rotten members replaced and the deck or battens renewed.
Re-cover
Membrane, battens, coverings, leadwork and ventilation installed to manufacturer detail.
Completion
Rainwater goods, clean-down, scaffold strike and guarantee documentation.
Repair or replace?
If the covering is sound and the failures are localised — a handful of slipped slates, a cracked flashing, a failed valley — repair is the right answer and we will say so. Once nail fatigue has set in across a slate roof, or a tiled roof is shedding units every winter, patching becomes a subscription and a full re-cover is cheaper over five years.
A re-cover is also the only realistic opportunity to upgrade insulation and ventilation, replace failed timbers and install a breathable membrane. That is why we always price those items as part of a strip, rather than leaving a new covering over a Victorian roof build-up.
Flat roofs done properly
Modern flat roofing is nothing like the felt roofs that gave it a bad name. EPDM single-sheet rubber, hot-air welded single-ply and liquid-applied systems all have long service lives when the falls, upstands and terminations are detailed correctly.
Falls are the recurring problem: a flat roof is never flat, and standing water finds any weakness. We build in firrings to create the fall, form proper upstands at abutments, and terminate under a compliant cover flashing rather than sealing with mastic and hoping.
Leadwork, chimneys and the details that leak
Most roof leaks are not through the covering — they are at the junctions. Chimney flashings, valleys, abutments, parapet gutters and around rooflights are where water gets in. Code-appropriate lead, correctly sized welts and expansion joints, and properly chased and pointed cover flashings last decades. Cement fillets and mastic do not, which is why we replace them rather than repair them.
Roofing examples
All roofingIllustrative concept case studies — not records of specific client contracts.
TW9Roofing · 2022
Richmond Roofing
Full roof strip and re-covering in natural slate with new leadwork and insulation. Sample case study set in Richmond (TW9).
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CR0Roofing · 2019
Croydon Roofing
Full roof strip and re-covering in natural slate with new leadwork and insulation. Sample case study set in Croydon (CR0).
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SW3Roofing · 2025
Chelsea Roofing
Full roof strip and re-covering in natural slate with new leadwork and insulation. Sample case study set in Chelsea (SW3).
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E3Roofing · 2022
Bow Roofing
Full roof strip and re-covering in natural slate with new leadwork and insulation. Sample case study set in Bow (E3).
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SW17Roofing · 2019
Tooting Roofing
Full roof strip and re-covering in natural slate with new leadwork and insulation. Sample case study set in Tooting (SW17).
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SM1Roofing · 2023
Sutton Roofing
Full roof strip and re-covering in natural slate with new leadwork and insulation. Sample case study set in Sutton (SM1).
View project →Roofing near you
We cover every Greater London borough. These are some of the areas where we work most often.
Roofing FAQs
How long does a new roof take?
A typical London terrace re-covering takes 1–3 weeks including scaffold, weather permitting. Larger or more complex roofs take longer.
How much does a roof cost?
Our indicative rate is around £260 per m² plus scaffolding and base costs, varying substantially between concrete tile and natural slate.
How long should a roof last?
Natural slate 80–100 years, clay tiles 60+, concrete tiles 40–60, modern EPDM and single-ply flat roofs 25–30 with correct detailing.
Will you work in winter?
Yes. We strip in manageable sections and keep temporary weather protection over open areas, so the property stays dry throughout.
Do you handle insurance work?
Yes. We can provide condition reports, photographs and itemised quotations in the format insurers require for storm or escape-of-water claims.
Can you insulate while re-roofing?
Yes, and it is the most cost-effective moment to do it. Over-rafter or between-rafter insulation with a breathable membrane brings the roof close to current standards.
Next step
Price your roofing
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