Roofers in Chiswick

Roofing for period terraces and villas

A large share of Chiswick’s housing dates from the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Many of these homes have natural slate or clay tile roofs, decorative ridge tiles and tall brick chimney stacks shared along the terrace. When roofs of this age start to let water in, the cause is often fixings that have corroded over time, so slates slip one by one, rather than a single dramatic failure.

Where a few slates have moved, they can be refixed. Where many are slipping because the nails have rusted through, stripping and relaying a section, or the whole slope, gives a more lasting result. We explain which situation your roof is in after looking at it.

Valley gutters and parapet walls

Some London terraces have a valley or ‘butterfly’ roof hidden behind a front parapet, with a lead-lined gutter running down the middle. These gutters collect leaves and silt, and the lead can crack after decades of expansion and contraction. A blocked or split valley gutter often shows up as damp on a top-floor ceiling.

Parapet walls and party walls that rise above the roof also need sound flashing and pointing. Our leadwork service covers the valleys, soakers and flashings these roofs rely on.

Rear extensions and flat roofs

Single-storey rear and side-return extensions are common on Chiswick homes, and many have flat roofs. The junction where the flat roof meets the back wall of the house is a frequent source of leaks, as are rooflights set into the roof. We repair and replace flat roofs on extensions, paying particular attention to upstands, edge trims and drainage.

Chimneys on older houses

Shared chimney stacks on terraced houses carry several flues and take a lot of weather. Weathered pointing, cracked flaunching and tired flashing all let water into the chimney breast. Our chimney repairs include repointing, new flashing and work to the tiles or slate around the stack.

Conservation areas

Parts of Chiswick, including Bedford Park and the riverside, are conservation areas, and the London Borough of Hounslow may have expectations about materials on front roof slopes. If your home is in one, it is worth checking with the council before changing the covering or the look of the roof. Like-for-like repairs are usually straightforward.

Arranging a visit

Tell us what you have noticed, whether that is a damp patch, slipped slates or an overflowing gutter, and send a photo if you have one. We arrange a time to look at the roof and then provide a written quotation. We work Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 8pm.