Roofers in Battersea, SW11

Property Restoration Services London Ltd are roofers in Battersea SW11, working on the rear-extension and loft-conversion flat roofs of the Victorian terraces around Northcote Road, the decorative gabled roofs of the Shaftesbury Park Estate, and the slate roofs of the streets towards Lavender Hill and Battersea Park. We are based on Chiswick High Road and cover SW11 alongside the rest of South West London. Most Battersea enquiries are seen within two working days, with emergency callout available for storm damage and active leaks.

Response TimeSame day inspection for urgent leaks
CoverageAll SW11 postcodes including Northcote Road, Clapham Junction and Battersea Park
InsuranceFull public liability cover up to 2 million pounds, 5 million for commercial work
QuotesProvided after an on site assessment, no obligation
Roofers in Battersea SW11 working on a rear extension flat roof near Northcote Road

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Roofers in Battersea SW11: Quick Answer

Property Restoration Services London Ltd is a roofing company based on Chiswick High Road covering Battersea SW11, including Northcote Road, the Shaftesbury Park Estate, Lavender Hill, Battersea Park and Battersea Square. The team carries out GRP and EPDM flat roofing for rear extensions and loft conversions, slate roof repairs, chimney repointing, gutter repairs, and emergency callout, with particular experience of the high volume of side-return and rear-extension flat roofs on the Northcote Road "Nappy Valley" terraces. Standard repairs are assessed on site within two working days, and same day inspection is available for storm damage and active leaks. All roofing work carries a ten year insurance-backed guarantee, and the company holds public liability cover of 2 million pounds, rising to 5 million pounds for commercial and block work. Quotes follow a free, no obligation on site inspection. Call 020 3633 8101 to book.

Why Does Battersea's Housing Need a Specialist Roofer?

Battersea's SW11 postcode is dominated by Victorian terraces, and nowhere more so than the streets around Northcote Road, an area nicknamed "Nappy Valley" for the number of young families who have bought and extended these bay-fronted houses over the past two decades. The typical project here is a side-return or rear extension with a flat roof, often combined with a loft conversion and rear dormer, so the roof of a Northcote Road terrace is frequently a patchwork of the original pitched slate roof at the front and one or more added flat roofs at the rear, each with its own junctions and upstands that need to be detailed correctly against the original brickwork.

West of Lavender Hill, the Shaftesbury Park Estate is a different kind of housing entirely: built from 1873 by the Artisans, Labourers and General Dwellings Company as one of London's earliest purpose-built working-class housing estates, with Gothic-influenced polychrome brick cottages, decorative bargeboards and steep gabled roofs. Wandsworth Council protects it as a conservation area with an Article 4 direction, which brings roof and external material changes under closer council control than on a typical Battersea street.

Closer to Battersea Park and Battersea Square, the housing is a mix of grander stucco terraces and smaller cottages, with the redevelopment around Battersea Power Station further east adding large modern residential blocks with flat roofs and plant decks, though that immediate area is closer to our Nine Elms coverage.

  • Northcote Road, "Nappy Valley"Victorian terraces heavily extended with side-return and rear flat roofs, plus loft conversion dormers.
  • Shaftesbury Park Estate1873 Artisans, Labourers and General Dwellings Company cottages, a conservation area with an Article 4 direction.
  • Lavender HillMixed Victorian terraces and parades of shops, with older flat-roof rear additions.
  • Battersea Square and Battersea ParkA mix of stucco terraces and smaller cottages near the river.
  • Clapham Junction, towards SW11's eastern edgeDense Victorian terraced streets and converted flats.
  • Battersea Park RoadA mix of terraces and later infill, with commercial units carrying larger flat roofs.

Complete Roofing Solutions for Battersea Homes and Blocks

From rear-extension flat roofs on Northcote Road terraces to gabled roof repairs on the Shaftesbury Park Estate, we cover the full range of roofing work typical of SW11. Every job starts with an on site assessment before any quote is given.

Dormer flat roof installation on a rear extension in Battersea, SW11

Flat Roofing for Extensions

GRP and EPDM rubber flat roofing for side-return and rear extensions and loft-conversion dormers on Battersea's terraces, especially around Northcote Road.

  • GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber systems
  • Warm-roof build-ups where specified
  • Ten year workmanship guarantee
Flat roofing in Battersea
Roof repair on a gabled cottage on the Shaftesbury Park Estate, Battersea SW11

Roof Repairs and Gable Work

Roof and bargeboard repairs on the Shaftesbury Park Estate's Gothic-influenced cottages, matched to the conservation area's material requirements.

  • Decorative bargeboard repair
  • Matched slate and tile where required
  • Ridge and hip re-bedding
Roof repairs in Battersea
Slate roof repair on a Victorian terrace near Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11

Slate Roof Repairs

Repair of slipped and cracked slate on the Victorian terraces around Lavender Hill and Battersea Square, matched to the existing slate.

  • Matched Welsh and Spanish slate
  • Nail fatigue and slipped slate repair
  • Lead flashing and soaker renewal
Slate repairs in Battersea
Chimney repair on a Victorian terrace in Battersea, SW11

Chimney Repairs

Repointing, flaunching and flashing renewal on the chimney stacks of Battersea's Victorian terraces and Shaftesbury Park cottages.

  • Repointing with matching mortar
  • New flaunching and pot re-bedding
  • Lead flashing and soaker renewal
Chimney repairs in Battersea
Emergency roof repair in Battersea, SW11

Emergency Roofing

Same day callout for storm damage and slipped slates across SW11, with temporary weatherproofing until a full repair can be scheduled.

  • Same day response for active leaks
  • Temporary weatherproofing available
  • Full repair follows once safe
Emergency roofing in Battersea
Gutter and fascia work on a Battersea terrace, SW11

Gutter, Fascia and Soffit Work

Rainwater goods, hopper heads and gutter clearance, particularly where a rear extension roof drains into an original gutter run.

  • Gutter, downpipe and hopper renewal
  • Fascia and soffit replacement
  • Extension-to-original roof junction checks
Gutter repairs in Battersea
Rear extension flat roof junction repair in Battersea, SW11
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"Nappy Valley's" Real Roofing Problem: The Extension Junction

Northcote Road's nickname reflects two decades of young families buying and extending its Victorian terraces, and the roofing consequence is that a huge number of SW11 houses now have a flat roof extension, or several, added to the rear of an original pitched slate roof. The most common fault we find is not the flat roof membrane itself failing, but the junction where the new flat roof meets the original wall or roof slope: a poorly detailed upstand, a missing or undersized flashing, or a step in level that was never properly weathered. Water gets in at that junction and tracks along a joist before showing as a stain, often some distance from where the actual leak is.

A second, distinct problem exists a short walk away on the Shaftesbury Park Estate, where the original 1870s cottages have decorative gabled roofs with ornamental bargeboards, now over 150 years old in places, where wind and rot cause bargeboards to split and slip rather than the roof covering itself failing first.

Common findings on Battersea roofs

  • Poorly detailed junctions between rear extension flat roofs and the original wall
  • GRP or felt flat roofs perished at upstands after 15 to 20 years in service
  • Slipped Welsh slate from nail fatigue on the original terrace pitched roofs
  • Split or rotten decorative bargeboards on Shaftesbury Park Estate cottages
  • Cracked chimney flaunching on tall Victorian stacks
  • Gutters overloaded where an extension roof discharges into an original run not sized for it

Roofing Systems We Fit on Battersea Roofs

Battersea's terraces, extensions and the Shaftesbury Park Estate each need a different roof covering. These are the systems we install and repair most often across SW11, and the property types they suit.

  • GRP fibreglassThe most common covering for Battersea's side-return and rear extension flat roofs, seamless and durable for a long exposed run.
  • EPDM rubberSingle-sheet synthetic rubber for loft-conversion dormers and larger rear returns, with a warm-roof build-up where specified.
  • Natural slateWelsh and Spanish slate for the original pitched roofs of Battersea's Victorian terraces and the Shaftesbury Park cottages.
  • Clay and concrete plain tileHip and ridge re-bedding for the later Victorian and Edwardian housing across SW11.
  • Code 4 and Code 5 leadValley gutters, soakers and chimney flashings, and flashings at flat roof to wall junctions.
  • Mastic asphalt and torch-on feltRenewal for older communal flat roofs on Battersea's smaller purpose-built blocks.
  • Single-ply membraneMechanically fixed PVC or TPO for larger flat roofs on commercial units along Battersea Park Road.
  • Liquid-applied waterproofingCold resin for complex extension roof junctions and pipework upstands, where a jointless finish outlasts a patched sheet.

Not sure which applies to your roof? We confirm the right system for your property during the free inspection, taking into account the existing structure and whether the property sits within the Shaftesbury Park Estate Conservation Area.

What Affects the Cost of a Roof Repair in Battersea?

Every job is priced after a free, no obligation on site inspection, since roofs in Battersea vary too much for a fixed price list to be meaningful. The main factors we take into account when pricing a job are set out below, so you know what to expect before you book an inspection.

  • The type and extent of the repair, from a single slipped slate to a full re-cover
  • Access, including whether a tower, ladder or full scaffold is needed
  • The materials involved, including matching existing slate, tile or lead where required
  • Whether the roof is shared between several flats, which affects how a managing agent apportions the cost
  • How many trades are involved, for example where chimney or gutter work is part of the same job
  • Whether the work is standard maintenance or an emergency callout outside office hours

We do not quote over the phone, since giving a figure before seeing the roof would not be accurate. Call 020 3633 8101 for a written quote after a free inspection, with no call out charge for the visit.

How We Handle Your Battersea Roofing Job

The process is the same whether the job is a single slipped slate or a full extension flat roof re-covering, so you know what to expect before we arrive.

1

Call or Contact Us

Reach us by phone or through the contact form with your postcode and a description of the issue.

2

Assessment and Quote

We inspect the roof, checking every extension roof junction against the original structure, and provide a clear quote before any work begins.

3

Work Carried Out

Our roofer completes the agreed work, matching slate, tile or membrane to the existing roof where the job is a repair.

4

Report and Advice

You receive a written summary of the work completed along with any maintenance advice, such as when a gutter is next due for clearance.

Property Restoration Services roofer inspecting a pitched roof void in Battersea, SW11
Specialist Work

Spray Foam Roof Insulation Removal in Battersea

Sprayed polyurethane foam applied to the underside of the rafters is now a common reason a sale falls through on a Battersea terrace or a lender declines a mortgage. Since 2023 many surveyors and lenders treat sprayed foam as a defect, because it hides the roof timbers from inspection and can trap moisture against the battens and rafters.

We remove open-cell and closed-cell spray foam from pitched roofs across Battersea and SW11 by hand, strip back any affected felt and battens, and leave the roof space clear for a RICS surveyor to inspect. Where the slate or tile covering is sound it stays in place. Where the foam has bonded to the underside of the covering and pulls it apart on removal, we quote to re-roof at the same time so it is one project rather than two.

What the job involves

  • Sample check to identify open-cell or closed-cell foam
  • Hand removal from rafters, battens and the underside of the covering
  • New breathable membrane and battens fitted where needed
  • Waste cleared and a written record provided for your surveyor or lender
  • Re-roofing quoted alongside if the covering cannot be saved

Roofing for Battersea's Blocks, Freeholders and Managing Agents

Battersea has a number of purpose-built and converted blocks, particularly around Lavender Hill and towards Clapham Junction, with communal flat roofs. We work with managing agents, residents' management companies and freeholders on flat roof renewal, gutter work and cyclical maintenance. We provide a written scope and costings suitable for a Section 20 leaseholder consultation, and can attend a directors' or residents' meeting to talk through the options and timing.

  • Written scope and specification for Section 20 consultation
  • Planned and cyclical maintenance schedules for communal roofs
  • Access and scaffold plans that work around residents and parking
  • Felt, asphalt and single-ply flat roof renewal on block roofs
  • Condition surveys and budget costings for reserve-fund planning
  • Work scheduled to minimise disruption to leaseholders

The photographs below show completed roofing work by our team on the property types found across Battersea and SW11: rear extension flat roofs, Victorian terraces, chimney stacks and gabled cottage roofs.

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Why Choose Us

Why Choose Property Restoration Services in Battersea?

As roofers in Battersea SW11, we work from Chiswick High Road as part of our wider roofing company covering South West London, with our Wandsworth roofing team covering the neighbouring SW18 patch. We are used to the extension roof junctions that define so much of Northcote Road's housing stock, and we check them properly rather than assuming the membrane itself is always the fault. You can read more about the team on our about us page.

Our roofers are directly employed, not subcontracted, so the team that quotes your Battersea job is the team that carries it out. On the Shaftesbury Park Estate we check whether a repair falls under the conservation area's Article 4 direction before quoting materials, so there are no surprises about consent once work has started.

Quote before work startsNo work begins until you have a clear, written quote.
Fully insuredPublic liability cover up to 2 million pounds, 5 million for commercial work.
Fast responseSame day inspection available for urgent leaks.
Emergency coverCallout available for storm damage and active leaks.
Extension roof experienceRegularly repaired on Northcote Road's extended terraces.
Written documentationA summary of work is provided after every job.
Local knowledgeFamiliar with Battersea's Victorian terraces and the Shaftesbury Park Estate.
Ten year guaranteeInsurance-backed guarantee on all roofing work.

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What Customers Say About Property Restoration Services

Across our South West London roofing work we are rated 5.0 out of 5 from 71 Google reviews. Read the verified reviews on our Google Business Profile ›

Battersea is a newer coverage area for us and we are building our review base in SW11. The feedback customers leave most often is that the quote matched the final invoice, the extension roof junction was checked properly rather than just re-covered, and the roof and the ground were left clean at the end of the job.

Looking for a Roofer Near You in Battersea?

We cover every part of Battersea and the wider SW11 postcode. Our roofers work directly for Property Restoration Services, we are not a franchise or a booking platform passing your job to a third party roofer.

Property Restoration Services London Ltd covers Battersea, Northcote Road and Clapham Junction within SW11, along with Wandsworth and Clapham nearby. We aim to carry out an on site assessment within two working days for standard repairs, and offer emergency callout for storm damage and active leaks. Every SW11 postcode is covered, including the Shaftesbury Park Estate and the streets around Battersea Park. Because so many Battersea terraces now carry a rear extension flat roof, we check the junction with the original structure rather than assuming the membrane alone is the fault. Quotes are provided after inspection, with no call out charge for the initial visit anywhere within our SW11 coverage area.

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Which SW11 Postcodes and Nearby Areas Do We Cover?

Alongside Battersea we cover the following nearby areas.

Clapham Junction, SW11 Northcote Road, SW11 Battersea Park, SW11 Nine Elms, SW8 Wandsworth, SW18 Clapham, SW4

Contact Property Restoration Services

Property Restoration Services London Ltd
Unit 101, 295 Chiswick High Road
Chiswick, London, W4 4HH
Phone: 020 3633 8101
Email: info@propertyrestorationservice.co.uk
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Emergency callout available outside these hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roofing in Battersea

Content last reviewed: September 2026.

The questions below cover what Battersea customers ask us most often.

How quickly can you attend a roofing job in Battersea?

We aim to carry out an on site assessment within two working days for standard repairs across Battersea and the rest of SW11. For storm damage or an active leak we offer emergency callout and try to attend the same day. Our base is on Chiswick High Road, a straightforward journey to SW11. Once we have inspected the roof we confirm a schedule for any follow up work, so you know when the job will be completed.

Which parts of Battersea and SW11 do you cover?

We cover every street in Battersea and the full SW11 postcode area, from Northcote Road and Clapham Junction to the Shaftesbury Park Estate, Lavender Hill and Battersea Park. We also cover the neighbouring areas of Wandsworth in SW18 and Clapham in SW4, so a job near a postcode boundary is not a problem. Our roofers are based on Chiswick High Road and travel out to SW11 for every job, we do not subcontract Battersea work to a third party roofer working under our name.

How much do roof repairs cost in Battersea?

We do not publish a fixed price list, because roofs in Battersea vary too much for a general figure to be meaningful or fair. See our cost factors guide above for what affects the price. Every job is priced after a free, no obligation on site inspection, and you receive a written quote before any work begins, with no call out charge for the inspection visit.

How does your quoting process work?

We carry out a free, no obligation inspection before providing a quote, which on a Battersea terrace with a rear extension means checking the junction between the extension roof and the original structure, not just the membrane in isolation. Once you accept the quote we schedule the work and confirm a date. There is no call out charge for the initial inspection visit anywhere within SW11.

What happens once I book a roofing job in Battersea?

Once you accept a quote we agree a date and confirm what access is needed, whether that is a roof ladder, a tower or a scaffold. Our roofer carries out the agreed work, matching slate, tile or membrane to the existing roof where the job is a repair rather than a full replacement. Once the work is finished you receive a written summary of what was done, along with any maintenance advice.

What are the most common roofing problems in Battersea?

Around Northcote Road, the most common issue is a poorly detailed junction between a rear extension flat roof and the original wall, letting water track along a joist before it shows as a stain. GRP and felt extension roofs also perish at upstands after 15 to 20 years. On the Shaftesbury Park Estate cottages we see split or rotten decorative bargeboards. Elsewhere in SW11, slipped Welsh slate from nail fatigue and cracked chimney flaunching are the routine calls, along with gutters overloaded where an extension roof discharges into an original run.

Can you fix a leaking rear extension roof in Battersea?

Yes, this is one of the jobs we do most in Battersea. Rather than assuming the flat roof membrane itself has failed, we check the junction between the extension roof and the original wall or roof slope first, since a poorly detailed upstand or flashing at that junction is the most common cause of a leak on Northcote Road's extended terraces. We re-cover in GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber as needed, and correct the junction detailing at the same time so the same fault does not recur.

Do you repair roofs on the Shaftesbury Park Estate?

Yes. The Shaftesbury Park Estate's Gothic-influenced cottages have decorative gabled roofs and ornamental bargeboards, now over 150 years old in places. We repair split or rotten bargeboards, re-bed slipped ridge and hip tiles, and match materials to the conservation area's requirements. We check whether a given repair falls under the Article 4 direction before quoting so there are no surprises about consent.

Do I need planning permission for roof work on the Shaftesbury Park Estate?

More often than on a typical Battersea street. The Shaftesbury Park Estate Conservation Area carries an Article 4 direction that brings certain external changes, including some roof and material alterations, under closer council control than would otherwise apply. We identify this during the inspection and point you to Wandsworth Council's Shaftesbury Park Estate guidance before work is booked.

Do you remove spray foam roof insulation in Battersea?

Yes. We hand-strip open-cell and closed-cell spray foam from pitched roofs across Battersea and SW11, clear the roof space so a RICS surveyor can inspect the timbers, and provide a written record for a lender or buyer. If the foam has bonded to the underside of the slate or tile and the covering cannot be saved, we quote to re-roof at the same time so it is handled as one project.

Do you work with managing agents and residents' management companies in Battersea?

Yes. Battersea has a number of purpose-built and converted blocks, particularly around Lavender Hill and towards Clapham Junction. We provide a written scope and costings suitable for a Section 20 leaseholder consultation, carry out condition surveys and budget costings for reserve-fund planning, and can attend a directors' or residents' meeting to talk through the options.

Can roof repairs be carried out without scaffolding in Battersea?

Isolated slate or ridge tile repairs can often be done from a roof ladder or a tower. Larger flat roof re-coverings and junction repairs on extended terraces usually need a scaffold for safe access. We confirm the access method during the inspection, plan a scaffold to minimise how long it is up, and check parking and any permit requirements with Wandsworth Council in advance so the job can start on the date agreed.

Do you offer a roof survey before buying a Battersea property or extending?

Yes. We carry out roof condition inspections for buyers ahead of a purchase, and for homeowners planning a rear extension or loft conversion who need to know the state of the existing roof before design work begins. The survey covers slate and tile condition, any existing extension roof junctions, flashings and any signs of water ingress, with a written report provided afterward. This is a common request in Battersea given how many Northcote Road terraces have already been extended.

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