Honest Roof Repairs, Done Properly
A small roof problem rarely stays small. A slipped slate lets a little water past today and rots a timber by next winter. Our job is to catch it now, fix it properly, and charge you a fair price for doing so — not to talk you into a new roof you don't need.
We repair roofs across the whole of Tower Hamlets — E1, E2, E3 and E14 — and the surrounding East London areas, on everything from Victorian terraces in Bow and Bethnal Green to warehouse conversions in Wapping and modern blocks on the Isle of Dogs.
Roof Problems We Fix Every Week
- Leaks and damp patches — traced to the actual source, not just patched where the water shows up
- Slipped, cracked or missing tiles and slates — replaced and matched to your existing roof
- Damaged lead flashing — around chimneys, valleys, parapets and dormers
- Storm damage — wind-lifted tiles, felt and ridge lines made safe and repaired
- Failed mortar — ridge and hip tiles re-bedded and pointed
- Valley and parapet gutter problems — a very common leak source on older East London terraces
- Flat roof leaks — blisters, splits and failed joints (see flat roofing)
How a Repair Works
- Free inspection. We survey the roof, photograph the problem and show you exactly what we've found.
- Written quote. A clear price for the repair, in writing, before any work starts. No call-out charge, no obligation.
- The fix. Most repairs are completed the same visit or within a few days. We tidy up after ourselves and take the rubbish away.
- Guarantee. Our workmanship is guaranteed in writing, so if anything's not right, we come back.
Repair or Replace? We'll Tell You Straight
Some roofers quote a full replacement for every leak. We don't. If a £200 repair will keep your roof sound for years, that's what we'll recommend. If the roof genuinely is at the end of its life — and on some of Tower Hamlets' older slate roofs, that does happen — we'll show you the evidence and quote both options so you can decide.
Local Knowledge Matters
East London's housing stock has its own quirks: London stock-brick parapets that soak up water, butterfly roofs with hidden central valleys, slate roofs nailed a century ago with nails that are now rusting through ("nail sickness"), and flat-roofed post-war blocks. We work on these roofs every week, so we know where to look — which is usually the difference between fixing a leak first time and chasing it for months.
Roof Repair FAQs
How much does a roof repair cost in East London?
Most straightforward repairs — slipped slates, a cracked tile, a small flashing fix — come in at a few hundred pounds. You'll always have a free survey and a fixed written quote before we start, so the price is never a surprise.
Do I need a whole new roof if it's leaking?
Usually not. Most leaks come from one failed detail — a slipped slate, tired flashing or a blocked gutter — and a targeted repair sorts it. If the roof genuinely is past repair we'll show you why with photos, but we recommend the cheap fix when the cheap fix is right.
Can you match my existing slates and tiles?
Yes — matching the existing roof is half the job on East London's Victorian terraces. We source matching or reclaimed slates and tiles so the repair blends in rather than advertising itself.
How quickly can you look at my roof?
We get back to every enquiry the same day, and we answer seven days a week. If water is actively coming in, call rather than using the form and we'll prioritise it as an emergency.