Frequently Asked Questions About Roofing in Fulham
Content last reviewed: September 2026.
The questions below cover what Fulham customers ask us most often.
How quickly can you attend a roofing job in Fulham?
We aim to carry out an on site assessment within two working days for standard repairs across Fulham and the rest of SW6. 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 SW6. 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 Fulham and SW6 do you cover?
We cover every street in Fulham and the full SW6 postcode area, from the Peterborough Estate and Hurlingham to Sands End, Fulham Broadway and Walham Green. We also cover the neighbouring areas of West Brompton in SW10 and Parsons Green within SW6, so a job near a postcode boundary is not a problem. Our roofers are based on Chiswick High Road and travel out to SW6 for every job, we do not subcontract Fulham work to a third party roofer working under our name.
How much do roof repairs cost in Fulham?
As a general guide, minor repairs such as a slipped slate or single ridge tile typically run £150 to £350, emergency temporary weatherproofing from £200, a parapet gutter re-line or terracotta gable repair £650 to £1,800 or more before scaffolding, and flat roof or chimney repairs £400 to £1,500 or more. A full pitched roof replacement is around £260 to £290 per square metre plus scaffolding. See our cost guide table above. Your exact price is confirmed after an on site assessment, and can be higher on the Peterborough Estate where matching terracotta or brickwork is required.
How does your quoting process work?
We carry out a free, no obligation inspection before providing a quote, which for a Peterborough Estate property includes checking the terracotta detailing and confirming what conservation area requirements may apply. 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 SW6.
What happens once I book a roofing job in Fulham?
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, brick or terracotta detailing 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 Fulham?
On the Peterborough Estate, the most common issues are cracked or dislodged terracotta lion ornaments and friezes, and split red-brick parapet gutter laps. On Hurlingham's villas we see slipped Welsh slate from nail fatigue. On Sands End, rear extension flat roofs perishing at upstands is a recurring job, given how heavily these terraces have been extended in recent years. Elsewhere in SW6, cracked chimney flaunching and larger commercial flat roofs needing renewal are the routine calls.
Can you repair the terracotta lions on Peterborough Estate houses?
Yes, this is a genuinely specialist job we carry out on the Peterborough Estate's "Lion Houses". We repair cracked or re-fix dislodged terracotta lion ornaments and friezes, matching the original material and fixing method where possible, given Hammersmith & Fulham Council's conservation protection over these details. We also repair the red-brick parapet gutters behind the gables, matching brick and mortar colour so the repair is not visible from the street.
Do you fix leaking rear extension roofs in Sands End?
Yes. Sands End's terraces have been heavily extended in recent years, and the most common issue is a poorly detailed junction between a rear extension flat roof and the original wall, similar to the pattern we see in Battersea. We check the junction detailing rather than assuming the membrane alone has failed, and re-cover in GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber as needed.
Are any Fulham streets in a conservation area?
Yes. Hammersmith & Fulham Council has 44 conservation areas across roughly half the borough, and SW6 includes the Hurlingham, Parson's Green, Walham Green, Moore Park and Sands End conservation areas, alongside the Peterborough Estate's own protection for its distinctive terracotta detailing. A like for like slate or brick repair is normally permitted development, but re-covering a roof in a different material, or altering visible terracotta or brick detailing, can need consent. We identify anything that may need permission during the inspection and point you to Hammersmith & Fulham Council's conservation area guidance before work is booked.
Do you remove spray foam roof insulation in Fulham?
Yes. We hand-strip open-cell and closed-cell spray foam from pitched roofs across Fulham and SW6, 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 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 Fulham?
Yes. Fulham Broadway, Walham Green and Fulham Palace Road have a number of purpose-built and converted blocks with communal flat roofs. 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 Fulham?
Isolated slate or ridge tile repairs can often be done from a roof ladder or a tower. Terracotta gable repair and parapet gutter work on the Peterborough Estate usually needs 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 Hammersmith & Fulham Council in advance so the job can start on the date agreed.
Do you offer a roof survey before buying a Fulham property or extending?
Yes. We carry out roof condition inspections for buyers ahead of a purchase, and for homeowners planning a rear extension who need to know the state of the existing roof before design work begins. The survey covers slate, brick and terracotta condition, flashings and any signs of water ingress, with a written report provided afterward. This is a particularly useful check on a Peterborough Estate property, where the condition of decorative detailing can affect both value and any future conservation area consent.