Flat Roof Replacement Central London

This job came in from a landlord we've worked with several times before, managing a handful of properties across the city. One of his flats in Central London had a flat roof that had started leaking, and rather than patch it again he wanted it done properly. Given the history with this customer, it was straightforward to agree a plan and get started quickly.

We carried out a full roof replacement rather than a repair, stripping back the old covering completely. The job was finished in a single day, which matters when you're dealing with a tenanted property and don't want to disrupt anyone for longer than necessary.

What went into the new roof

We fitted a three layer system of high performance torch-on felt, finished in a charcoal grey that matches the rest of the building. Underneath, a high performance underlay was laid to give the roof a solid, weatherproof base. There was no damage to the timbers or decking, so once the old felt was off we could get straight on with the new system.

We also improved the ventilation while we were up there. On a flat roof, poor airflow is often what shortens the lifespan of a covering, so it made sense to deal with it now rather than leave it for another day. Anyone looking at our other flat roof work will see we take the same approach on most jobs like this.

The finished result

The new roof looks nothing like the old one. Where before there were visible signs of wear and the leak that brought us in, the finish now is clean and even, with no patch marks or uneven joints. It comes with a 10 year guarantee, so the customer has peace of mind that this isn't something he'll need to think about again for a good while.

Why this job stood out

Nothing unusual happened on site, no structural surprises, no extra days needed. What made it worth mentioning is the quality of the finish and the speed of turnaround. For a landlord juggling several properties, that combination of reliability and a tidy finish is usually what counts most. We're fully covered by public liability insurance on every job, and this one was no different.