Trusted Roofer In Surrey

Surrey covers everything from the North Downs and the Surrey Hills AONB through the commuter belts around Guildford, Woking, Redhill and Reigate to the heath country near Frensham and Elstead. Roofs here see mainly inland pressures: westerly and south-westerly autumn gales test ridge tiles and chimney pointing on exposed properties, especially on elevated Downs and ridge sites. Heavy tree cover across the county means autumn leaf fall and storm-fallen branches block gutters and valleys quickly. Frost damage to cracked pointing is the main winter risk. Salt-related corrosion is not a factor in Surrey.

Yes. Surrey has hundreds of conservation areas spread across its 11 borough and district councils, including Waverley, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge, Surrey Heath, Spelthorne, Elmbridge, Runnymede, Woking and Epsom and Ewell. Several areas also fall within the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Listed building consent and planning consent are the homeowner’s responsibility and depend on the relevant borough council. We recommend checking with the right local council before any roof work begins, and we will work to whatever specification they approve.

Surrey’s housing stock is varied. The Surrey Hills villages (Wonersh, Shere, Holmbury) have timber-framed and tile-hung cottages with clay tile or peg tile. The commuter towns (Redhill, Reigate, Woking, Guildford) have large stocks of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with natural-slate roofs, inter-war semis and post-war estates with clay tile or concrete interlocking tiles. The heath country (Elstead, Frensham, Hindhead) has brick and timber-framed cottages with clay tile. Modern developments use concrete tile and EPDM. Each requires a different approach.

After a strong westerly or south-westerly blow, look for slipped, cracked or missing tiles and slates, dislodged ridge or hip tiles, fallen branches across roof slopes, leaf-fall and debris blocking valleys and gutters, and damp patches on top-floor ceilings or chimney breasts. Storm-fallen tree limbs are a particular risk across Surrey given the high tree cover. If you spot anything, get it covered or assessed before the next weather front arrives.

Yes. We carry full public liability and employer’s liability insurance for every project we take on, and we can provide a current certificate on request before work starts.

Warranties depend on the roof system and the material used. Most pitched roof installations come with a workmanship warranty from us and a separate manufacturer’s warranty on the tiles, slates or membrane. We confirm the exact warranty terms in writing as part of your quote so you know what’s covered before any work begins.

Pitched roofs sit at an angle so rain runs off naturally, suit traditional tile or slate finishes, and tend to last longest on UK homes. Flat roofs are level or near-level, are usually finished in hot melt, EPDM or felt, and are most common on extensions, garages, dormers and some modern builds. Each needs a different approach to drainage, insulation and inspection.

A professional inspection once a year is a sensible baseline for any UK roof, with an extra check after any major storm or unusually heavy rain. Catching slipped tiles, blocked valleys or weakening flashing early is almost always cheaper than dealing with the water damage that follows.

For safety reasons we would always recommend calling a professional. Working at height on a wet roof is one of the most common causes of serious DIY injury in the UK, and the source of a leak is rarely where the water shows up indoors. A proper diagnosis usually saves money in the long run and stops the same problem returning the next time it rains.

Yes. We install sedum and biodiverse green roofs on suitable flat or low-pitch structures, and we work with recycled-content membranes, FSC-certified timber and salvageable slate or tile where possible. Green roofs add insulation, slow rainwater run-off and can support local biodiversity, which makes them a strong fit for urban roofing projects.