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Roofing services in West Malling and Kent

From a few slipped tiles to a full strip and re-roof with solar built in, plus flat roofs and new roofs on extensions.

Every quote is free, written and has no obligation. Jump to re-roofing, repairs, flat roofing, in-roof solar or extension and new-build roofs.

Finished re-roof in new brown tiles with hip and chimney, Kent

Re-roofing

When tiles have gone porous, the old felt has perished and leaks keep coming back, a full re-roof is usually better value than another round of repairs.

What we do

  • Strip old tiles, felt and battens one section at a time
  • Check rafters, add insulation where it is part of the job
  • Lay new breathable membrane and treated battens
  • Tile in concrete, clay or slate-effect tiles to suit the house
  • Finish with dry-fix ridges, hips and verges and new ventilation

When you need this

Older roofs with repeat leaks, sagging or perished felt, widespread slipped tiles, or homeowners adding solar who want the roof done at the same time.

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Why homeowners choose this

What you get

  • Ends the cycle of patch repairs
  • Modern membrane and ventilation protect the loft and timbers
  • Mechanically fixed ridges and verges, with no mortar to crack
  • A clean, uniform roof that lifts the whole house

When to call us

  • Leaks in more than one place
  • Daylight or torn felt visible in the loft
  • Tiles flaking, crumbling or covered in moss
  • Ridge mortar regularly falling into the gutters

We re-roof everything from post-war semis in Larkfield and Ditton to period cottages around West Malling, and we will tell you plainly if a repair is enough.

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New dry-fix ridge on a concrete tiled roof

Roof repairs

Most leaks start small: a slipped tile, a cracked ridge, a worn valley or a failed flashing. Finding the cause and fixing that stops a small job becoming a big one.

What we do

  • Trace the leak from the loft and the roof
  • Replace slipped, cracked or missing tiles
  • Re-fix ridges and hips, or upgrade to a dry ridge system
  • Repair or replace valleys and verges
  • Photograph storm damage for insurance claims

When you need this

Damp patches on ceilings, tiles in the garden after wind, mortar in the gutters, or a roof that needs looking at before you sell or buy.

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Why homeowners choose this

What you get

  • Stops water getting into the loft and ceilings
  • Repairs matched to your existing tiles where possible
  • We will tell you if the roof is due for replacement
  • Photos so you can see what we found and fixed

When to call us

  • Stains on upstairs ceilings after rain
  • Loose or missing ridge tiles
  • Gaps along the gable verge
  • Water dripping near a chimney or valley

Send photos on WhatsApp with your postcode and we will give you an idea of the fix before we visit.

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New felt flat roof with two rooflights on a rear extension

Flat roofing

A flat roof should shed water and stay watertight for years. If yours is splitting, blistering or holding water, we can strip it back and build a new one.

What we do

  • Strip the old covering and check the deck and joists
  • Replace soft decking with new OSB or ply
  • Set falls so water runs to the gutter
  • Lay a built-up felt system with cap sheet finish
  • Fit and seal rooflights, trims and upstands

When you need this

Extensions, garages, dormers and porches with leaks, ponding water, or old felt that has reached the end of its life.

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Why homeowners choose this

What you get

  • A new waterproof roof rather than another patch
  • Rooflights detailed so they do not leak
  • Neat edges and trims that look right from the garden
  • Straight advice on repair versus replacement

When to call us

  • Puddles that sit for days after rain
  • Splits, bubbles or soft spots underfoot
  • Damp in the corners of the room below
  • Leaks around rooflights or lanterns

Single-storey rear extensions with flat roofs are common across Kings Hill, Larkfield and Maidstone, and this is one of our most requested jobs.

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In-roof solar panels set flush within new concrete roof tiles

In-roof solar roofing

In-roof solar sits flush within the tiles instead of on brackets above them. Doing it as part of a re-roof gives a neater look and one scaffold for both jobs.

What we do

  • Plan the panel layout with you and your solar installer
  • Strip and batten the roof, setting out the mounting area
  • Fit the in-roof mounting trays and flashings
  • Tile up to and around the panel area for a weathertight finish
  • Finish ridges, hips and verges to match the rest of the roof

When you need this

Homeowners planning solar whose roof is due for replacement, or anyone who wants panels that sit flush rather than on rails.

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Why homeowners choose this

What you get

  • Clean, low-profile look that suits the house
  • Roof and solar share one scaffold
  • Panels replace tiles across the mounting area
  • Tiles and flashings finished around the panels by the roofer, not the electrician

When to call us

  • You are getting solar quotes and the roof is old
  • You do not like the look of on-roof rails
  • Your tiles are too brittle to drill for brackets

We handle the roofing side of in-roof solar and can work with your chosen solar installer for the panels and electrics.

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New clay tiled roof on a two-storey brick extension

Extension & new-build roofs

As a roofing and construction company we roof new extensions, garages, bungalows and new homes, from trusses on the wall plate to the last ridge tile.

What we do

  • Set out and fix trusses or cut roofs
  • Membrane, battens and tiles to match or contrast with the house
  • Tie the new roof into the existing roof with valleys and flashings
  • Hips, ridges and verges in dry-fix or traditional bedded finish
  • Flat roof sections, porches and canopies where needed

When you need this

Homeowners and builders with a new extension, garage, bungalow or new build that needs a roof.

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Why homeowners choose this

What you get

  • One company for the roof structure and covering
  • New roof matched to the existing house
  • Clean junctions where old roof meets new
  • Works to building control requirements

When to call us

  • You are planning an extension or garage
  • Your builder needs a reliable roofing contractor
  • You want new tiles that match the existing roof

We have roofed extensions and new-build bungalows across the Malling area with clay and concrete tiles matched to the surrounding homes.

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Services FAQs

Concrete interlocking tiles, clay plain tiles, slate-effect tiles and traditional clay hips and ridges, including bonnet hips. We try to match existing tiles on repairs and extensions.

Not sure which service you need?

Describe what you are seeing and send a few photos. We will tell you the right next step for your roof.