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Pitched & Slate Roofing in Twickenham & Richmond

Traditional slate and tile roofing on the period and modern homes of Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames and St Margarets — sympathetic repairs, full re-roofs and new pitched roofs.

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Built for the borough's homes

The streets around Twickenham and Richmond are lined with Victorian and Edwardian houses that deserve roofing done sympathetically. We work with natural slate, clay and concrete tiles, matching the existing roof so repairs and re-roofs sit right on a period property.

On a full re-roof we strip the old covering, renew the battens and breathable membrane, and re-lay the slates or tiles with proper fixings — giving the roof a fresh, weathertight lifespan.

Pitched roofing we carry out

  • Natural slate roofing and slate roof repairs
  • Clay and concrete tile roofing
  • Full strip-and-re-roof with new battens & membrane
  • Slipped, cracked and missing tile replacement
  • Ridge and hip re-bedding, re-pointing & dry-ridge
  • Valleys, verges and roofline detailing

How we approach your roof

Assess & match

We inspect the roof and source slates or tiles that match your home's character.

Do it once, properly

New battens, membrane and correct fixings so the roof stays weathertight for decades.

Conservation-aware

Sympathetic work that respects the borough's period and conservation-area homes.

Pitched Roofing FAQs

How long does a slate or tile roof last? +
A well-laid natural slate roof can last 80–100 years, and good clay or concrete tiles typically 50–60 years. The battens, felt and fixings underneath often wear out before the slates themselves, which is why a strip-and-re-lay can give an old roof a fresh lifespan.
Can you match the slates or tiles on my period home? +
Yes. Twickenham, Richmond and St Margarets are full of Victorian and Edwardian properties, and matching the existing slate or tile is part of the job. We source materials that suit the character of the house — important in the borough's conservation areas.
Should I repair or re-roof my pitched roof? +
If the covering is sound and the problem is localised, a repair makes sense. If tiles are widely cracked, the roof is sagging or the battens and felt have failed, re-roofing is usually better value than repeated patch repairs. We'll give you an honest recommendation.
Do you re-bed ridge and hip tiles? +
Yes. Loose or cracked ridge and hip tiles are a common cause of leaks and can be dangerous in high winds. We re-bed and re-point them, or fit a dry-ridge system for a longer-lasting, maintenance-free finish.

Pitched & slate roofing across the area:

Roofers Twickenham Roofers Richmond upon Thames Roofers St Margarets Roofers Teddington

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