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Slate & Tile Roofing

Natural slate, clay and plain tile roofing for West London's Victorian and Edwardian homes. We lay it the traditional way and match it to the original covering.

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Traditional roofing

The right covering for a period home

A pitched roof is only as good as the way it's laid. Slate and tile roofing rewards experience: the right gauge, the right fixings, and properly formed valleys and lead detailing all need to work together. Get that right, and the roof sheds water for decades.

We work across natural slate, clay and plain tile. This might mean re-covering a whole terrace roof, replacing a worn section, or renewing the valleys and flashings that usually fail first. On period and conservation-area homes, we match the original so the finished roof looks like it was always there. Since conservation officers often expect like-for-like materials, getting the match right matters as much as the workmanship.

Deciding between materials for a period terrace? Our guide to slate versus tile roofing covers appearance, weight and conservation area rules in detail. Weight matters more than most people expect, since older rafters were not always sized for a heavier covering.

Slate & tile work we do

  • New natural slate roofs, laid traditionally
  • Clay and plain tile roofs and re-covers
  • Matched repairs to existing slate and tile
  • Valleys, verges and ridge detailing renewed
  • Lead flashings and soakers to abutments
  • Conservation-area and period-property work
How it works

Matched, measured and laid to last

1

Assess & match

We inspect the roof and identify the covering, gauge and detailing to match. Since this step keeps the finished roof looking right, we don't rush it.

2

Written quote

A clear, fixed price for the materials and work involved. While the job is underway, nothing changes once it's booked.

3

Lay the roof

Membrane, battens, slates or tiles and lead detailing, laid traditionally. We work methodically, course by course.

4

Finished neatly

Verges and ridges pointed, site cleared, and the work guaranteed. You're left with a roof, and a site, that looks the part.

Slate & tile questions

How does slate roofing compare with tile roofing on cost and lifespan? +
Natural slate is more expensive to buy and lay than concrete or clay tile, but it's exceptionally long-lasting — a well-built slate roof can last a century. Clay tiles also last many decades and keep their colour. Concrete tiles are the most economical. The right choice usually comes down to the property, the conservation setting, and your budget.
What roofing materials suit a Victorian terrace in Fulham? +
Most of Fulham's Victorian and Edwardian terraces were originally slate or clay tile with lead valleys and flashings. Matching that original covering keeps the property looking right and is often expected in conservation areas. We source slates and tiles that match and lay them traditionally.
Can you match my existing slates or tiles? +
Yes. For repairs and part-roofs we match the size, colour and profile of your existing covering as closely as possible, using reclaimed or new materials to suit. For full roofs we help you choose a covering that's sympathetic to the property and the street.
Do you work on listed or conservation-area properties? +
Yes. A great deal of West London's housing sits within conservation areas, and some properties are listed. We work sympathetically with traditional materials and detailing to keep the character of the building intact.

Written by the Oldfield Roofing team — roofing and building specialists based in Fulham, covering Fulham, Putney, Hammersmith, Chelsea and Wandsworth.

Slate or tile roof to sort?

Get a free quote for a matched repair or a full traditional re-roof. Since we work to your property's existing style, the result should blend right in.

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