Local roofers · Wimbledon
Roofers in Wimbledon.
A great many Wimbledon houses have grown at the back, so the roof most likely to give trouble is often the flat one over the kitchen, not the slope you see from the road. We lay and repair felt flat roofs on extensions, garages and dormers, and look after the pitched roofs above them, from the Village down to Raynes Park and Colliers Wood.
- Feltmulti-layer flat roofs, laid to proper falls
- Freequotes with no obligation
- Photosof every job
New felt flat roofs on Wimbledon extensions
Side-return and rear extensions put a flat roof right up against the back wall of the house, usually under a bedroom window. A new roof starts with stripping the old covering back to the deck, because laying fresh felt over a soft board only hides the fault. We then fit decking and insulation where needed and build up a multi-layer torch-on system with enough fall to shed rain towards the gutter.
- Old coverings stripped back to the deck
- Decking replaced where it has softened
- Insulation added as part of the build-up
- Upstands, drips and edge trims formed in the felt system
Repairing a flat roof, or knowing when not to
A single split or lifted seam on a firm deck is a fair candidate for a repair, and we will happily say so. Spongy patches underfoot, repeated leaks in different places, or several old patches layered on top of one another all suggest the covering has reached its end. Garages and dormers around South Wimbledon and Wimbledon Park fail in the same ways as extensions, only with less warning, because nobody looks at them.
- Blisters and splits opened and sealed
- Failed joints and lifting edges reworked
- Upstands resealed where they meet brickwork
- Straight advice when re-covering makes more sense
Pitched roofs from the Village to Merton Park
Up the hill the houses get larger and more complicated, and exposed slopes take more wind. Below it, Victorian and Edwardian terraces fill the streets around the Broadway and Raynes Park, while Merton Park has its planned garden-suburb character and conservation area protection. On protected streets we match the original materials and suggest speaking to Merton Council before any visible change.
- Slipped slates and clay tiles put back or renewed
- Lead valleys and flashings repaired
- Conservation-area repairs matched to what is there
- Chimneys repointed and re-flashed
How the job works
- 1Measure the fallsOn a flat roof we look at how water actually leaves the surface, then press-test the deck for soft areas.
- 2Check the wall junctionWhere the flat roof meets the house is a frequent leak point, so that upstand gets its own close inspection.
- 3Recommend repair or re-coverOur written price explains which one suits your roof, with photos showing why.
- 4Lay it and show youOnce the felt is down we photograph the finished surface, since most people never see it from indoors.
Why choose us in Wimbledon
- Flat roofs in felt, explained plainly and priced in writing
- No charge for a Wimbledon quote, and no pressure afterwards
- Pictures of the finished roof, even when it sits out of sight above your kitchen
Common questions
Is felt still a sensible choice for a flat roof?
Yes, when it is laid properly. Today’s multi-layer torch-on systems are a long way from the old single sheet of felt many people remember. Felt is the flat roof covering we fit, and good falls and a sound deck matter just as much as the material.
Why is my extension ceiling stained near the house wall?
That pattern often points to the junction between the flat roof and the main wall, not the felt in the middle of the roof. Tired upstands and flashing are common culprits, and sometimes water is arriving from higher up the house.
Can my flat roof be re-covered around an existing rooflight?
Usually, yes. The new felt is taken up the sides of the rooflight kerb and sealed. If the kerb is low or its timber has rotted, we will show you and explain the options in your written price.
Can you work on my roof during the tennis fortnight?
We can, though roads close to the All England Club get very busy during the Championships. If your street is affected, we will talk through dates and access with you when we quote.
Ready for a free, no-obligation quote?
Speak to our team today. London, Essex, Kent, Sussex and the Cotswolds.