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Roofer in Carshalton for the village, the Beeches and St Helier
From the old cottages by the ponds to the big Edwardian houses in the Beeches, Apex work as a roofer in Carshalton on every kind of roof. Before you commit, Patrick sends you pictures of the exact fault he has found.
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Carshalton village, the Beeches and the estate
Carshalton's old centre grew round the ponds fed by the springs of the River Wandle, and it is protected as a conservation area. The roofs there are a real mix: weatherboarded and brick cottages with steep clay tile roofs, Georgian and Victorian houses under slate, flint boundary walls and plenty of old chimney stacks. Repairs on those roofs need care, because Sutton Council expects the old materials and details to stay, and some of the cottages are listed.
Carshalton Beeches, up the hill to the south, is Edwardian and inter-war, with large detached and semi-detached houses on tree-lined roads, deep hipped roofs and clay tiles. To the north, the London County Council built the St Helier estate between the wars: thousands of cottage-style houses in short terraces with plain tiled roofs, many since re-roofed in concrete. The Wrythe sits between the two. Apex are four miles away along the A232, and Patrick sees every roof himself before quoting.
About 4 miles west of Croydon on the A232, past Wallington · Postcodes SM5
Carshalton roof work, from cottage to estate terrace
Old village roofs and 1930s estate roofs fail in different ways.
Old clay tiles in the village
Cottage roofs by the ponds carry clay tiles on steep pitches, some with no felt beneath. Apex refix slipped tiles and renew battens so the roof stays true to the conservation area.
St Helier terrace ridges
Long runs of terraced roofs on the St Helier estate share one ridge line with the neighbours. Cracked mortar lets rain in at the joints. Apex re-bed or dry-fix the ridge along your section of the terrace.
Lead round old stacks
Old stacks in the village and the Beeches rely on lead that has done its time. Apex fit new code 4 lead flashing and lead seals, and repoint the brickwork above the roof line.
Roofing and guttering in Carshalton
Roofing
- Roof repairs
- Emergency roof repairs
- New roofs
- Tiled roofs
Flat roofs
- Flat roof repairs
- EPDM rubber roofing
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Felt roofing
IllustrationGuttering
- Gutter repairs
- New guttering
- Gutter cleaning
- Fascias and soffits
Chimneys
- Repointing
- Lead flashing
The 5.0 Google rating behind every Carshalton quote
Had a leak in my lead flashing around my chimney wanted to get it renewed Patrick came with he's team of men and carried out work involving all new code 4 lead flashing since then never seen a leak very happy with the work
Very satisfied with results on chimney pointing and lead seal
Had a leak in my chimney Patrick came with he's team after discussing the best way to move forward we proceed very happy with the end results and the guarantee provided highly recommend
Roofing questions from Carshalton
Do I need permission for roof work in Carshalton village?
Like-for-like repairs on an unlisted house do not need planning permission. Carshalton village is a conservation area though, and some cottages there are listed, so changes to the covering, chimneys or rooflights should be checked with Sutton Council first. Apex match the existing materials, and Patrick photographs the roof so you have a record of what was there.
Can Apex repair roofs on the St Helier estate?
Yes. Apex repair and re-roof the cottage-style terraces on the St Helier estate, on clay plain tile and concrete tile alike. Because each roof runs into the neighbours' on both sides, Patrick checks how your section joins next door and makes sure the ridge and the party-wall line are sealed. The price is fixed before work starts.
Why do Carshalton Beeches roofs grow so much moss?
Because the tree-lined roads keep the roofs shaded and damp, and moss thrives on both. It holds water against the tiles, lifts their edges and washes into the gutters, which then overflow. Apex clear and seal the gutters and check the tiles underneath for frost damage. If tiles have cracked, Patrick photographs them and replaces them at the price agreed.
Is Carshalton on the Hill different from the village for roof work?
Yes. Carshalton on the Hill and the Beeches were built later, mostly Edwardian and inter-war, so the roofs are larger tiled hips with felt underneath, while the cottages by the ponds are older, steeper and often unfelted. The repairs differ to match. Patrick looks at which kind you have, photographs it and prices the right fix.
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Old clay tiles or tired lead on your Carshalton home?
Call Patrick free and he will look over the tiles, the stack and the lead, then agree one price that stays put.