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Get My Free Quote07446 971431 Free Loughton inspections · Fixed written prices, never a day rate · £1m public liability insured Covering Loughton ## Epping Forest ShapesEvery Roof inLoughton Loughton sits directly against Epping Forest, and that proximity is the single biggest influence on the roofs here. Leaf fall is heavier and lasts longer than in open towns, valleys and gutters silt up every autumn, and slopes that face away from the sun stay damp for months at a time. The housing is a mix: substantial Edwardian and interwar detached property on the higher roads, long avenues of thirties semis, post-war estate housing around Debden, and a good deal of very large modern detached property through Chigwell and Buckhurst Hill, much of it with complex roofs, dormers, balconies and linked garages. Complexity plus organic debris is a reliable recipe for leaks. On the majority of Loughton call-outs the covering is fine and the fault is a blocked valley, a split lead flashing at a dormer, or a gutter that has been overflowing behind a fascia for a couple of winters. We cover Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Debden, Theydon Bois and the surrounding roads. Small, dedicated team, 22+ years of hands-on roofing, £1m public liability cover, and a fixed written price after a free inspection. Loughton is a comfortable run from our Chelmsford base. Active leaks are usually seen the same day or the next working day, with free inspections for planned work within a few days. ### What Loughton calls us about most - Valleys and gutters silted with forest leaf fall - Failed lead at dormers, balconies and abutments - Heavy moss on shaded, north-facing slopes - Flat roofs over orangeries and garages ponding water - Cracked bedded ridges and hips on older roofs - Rotting timber fascias behind overflowing guttersBook a free inspection ### The properties we work on in Loughton Large detached housesChigwell and Buckhurst Hill, complex roofs with dormers, balconies, multiple valleys and linked garages needing correct lead detailing. Edwardian and interwar propertySlate and clay coverings, bedded hips and ridges, tall stacks and original valley lead now well past its best. Post-war estate housingDebden and surrounds, simpler pitched roofs at replacement age with painted timber roofline due for UPVC. Extensions, orangeries and garagesFlat roofs with poor falls and abutments against original brickwork, a frequent source of internal damp. Services in Loughton ## Every Roofing JobWe Take On Here These are the services we carry out most often in Loughton. On complex, tree-shaded roofs the diagnosis matters more than the quote, so that comes first and it is free. Roofing in Loughton ### Roofing in Loughton Full re-roofs on Loughton houses of every size, planned around scaffold and access, with a 10-year workmanship guarantee. View service Pitched Roofs in Loughton ### Pitched Roofs in Loughton Tile and slate work across Loughton's Edwardian, interwar and modern detached property, including hips and valleys. View service Flat Roofs in Loughton ### Flat Roofs in Loughton Orangery, garage, dormer and extension flat roofs rebuilt with a genuine fall so water leaves the roof. View service Rubber Roofing in Loughton ### Rubber Roofing in Loughton Seamless EPDM for Loughton flat roofs and outbuildings, with a manufacturer-backed membrane guarantee. View service Guttering in Loughton ### Guttering in Loughton Clearance, repair and replacement for gutters that fill every autumn with forest leaf fall. View service UPVC Fascias & Soffits in Loughton ### UPVC Fascias & Soffits in Loughton UPVC fascias and soffits replacing timber roofline that rots quickly in constant shade and damp. View service Chimney Removals in Loughton ### Chimney Removals in Loughton Redundant Loughton stacks removed safely and the roof tied back in and left watertight. View service Leadwork in Loughton ### Leadwork in Loughton Correct-code lead at valleys, dormers, balconies and abutments, the details that fail first here. View service Moss Removal in Loughton ### Moss Removal in Loughton Careful moss clearance on shaded Loughton slopes, with gutters and valleys flushed out afterwards. View service Why Loughton chooses us ## Why LoughtonHomeowners Trust Us We find the actual entry point before we quote, and we quote a fixed figure in writing. No day rates, no doorstep pressure, no surprises mid-job. ### Methodical on complex roofs Dormers, valleys, balconies and linked garages get inspected properly rather than assessed from the driveway. ### 22+ years of hands-on roofing 22+ years across large detached property, older housing and the extension roofs behind both. ### £1m public liability insurance Full £1m cover on every Loughton job, including scaffolded work on tall or large properties. ### Fixed prices and a written guarantee Free inspection, a fixed written price, and a 10-year workmanship guarantee on new roofs. Local roofing problems ## What Goes Wrongon Loughton Roofs Almost everything here starts with debris and shade, then finds a weak detail to exploit. Age does the rest. ### Valleys packed with leaf fall A valley takes water from two slopes at once, so it is the busiest channel on the roof. Beside Epping Forest it also collects a season's worth of leaves, and once the channel dams, water backs up and travels under the tiles either side. Where the lining is old lead that has been patched, or a previous repair used mortar or tape, that backed-up water gets through fast. Relining in correct-code lead and keeping the valley clear is the permanent fix. ### Dormers, balconies and abutments Larger Loughton and Chigwell houses have dormers, balcony thresholds, linked garages and orangeries, and every one of those is a junction that depends on lead rather than the covering. Where a builder finished the junction with mortar or mastic it cracks within a few winters. Water then runs along timbers before it appears inside, so the damp patch is often nowhere near the fault, which is why we trace it rather than treat it. ### Moss on permanently shaded slopes Shade from the forest keeps north-facing slopes damp for most of the year. Thick moss holds water against the tiles, accelerating frost damage and surface breakdown on concrete and clay alike. The moss then washes into gutters and valleys and blocks them, so the overflow soaks the wall below. We clear the roof and rainwater goods together and inspect the covering while it is clean and actually visible. ### Gutters overflowing behind the fascia Loughton gutters fill fast. When they do, water spills at the back of the gutter rather than the front, straight down onto the fascia and soffit, where it is invisible from the ground until the timber is soft. That is how a cheap clearance job turns into a roofline replacement. Clearing regularly, correcting falls and replacing rotten timber with UPVC while access is up is the cheaper sequence by a distance. Our process ## Five Steps From First Callto Guaranteed Finish 01 ### Call or send the form Tell us the road, the property type and what you are seeing. Most of the time we can tell you on the phone whether it sounds like a repair or a replacement. 02 ### Free on-site inspection We come out, get up on the roof properly and look at the whole covering, not just the spot where the water shows. Inspections and quotes are always free. 03 ### Fixed written price You get a written, itemised price for the work. Fixed, never a day rate, so the number you approve is the number you pay. 04 ### The work, done properly A small, dedicated team, £1m public liability insured, working to a date you have agreed. We keep the site tidy and clear away everything we take off. 05 ### Sign-off and guarantee We walk the job with you before we leave. New roofs carry our ten-year workmanship guarantee; repairs are quoted and explained honestly rather than over-promised. Common questions ## Loughton RoofingQuestions, Answered Do you serve Loughton?Yes. We cover Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Debden, Theydon Bois and the surrounding IG postcodes. How fast can you reach Loughton?Loughton is a comfortable run from our Chelmsford base. Active leaks are normally looked at the same day or the next working day. What does roofing cost in Loughton?Roof sizes here vary enormously, so we inspect free of charge and then give a fixed written price. There are no day rates. How often should valleys and gutters be cleared here?Next to Epping Forest, once a year after leaf fall is sensible, and twice a year on heavily overhung properties. Do you provide emergency roofing in Loughton?Yes, call and describe what is happening. Where water is entering we prioritise making the roof safe, then quote the repair. My damp patch is in the wrong place for the roof damage, why?Water entering at a valley or dormer runs along rafters before it drops. We find the entry point rather than treating the stain. Are you insured?Yes, £1m public liability insurance on every Loughton job, including scaffolded work on large properties. Do you guarantee the work?New roofs carry a 10-year workmanship guarantee in writing. Repairs are not sold with a workmanship guarantee. Do you handle moss removal on shaded roofs?Yes, and we clear gutters and valleys afterwards, then report honestly on the condition of the tiles underneath. Who will do the work on my house?We are a small, dedicated team and we do not subcontract. The person who inspects your Loughton roof will be one of those working on it. ## Request your free Loughton quote Tell us the road and what you are seeing. We will arrange a free inspection and come back with a fixed written price, £1m public liability insured, no day rates. ## Get Your LoughtonRoof Inspectedand Priced Free Blocked valleys, failing lead or a covering past its best, we will find the real problem and give you a fixed written price. £1m public liability insured. Get My Free Quote07446 971431 ### Nearby areas we also cover - Roofers in Epping - Roofers in Ilford - Roofers in Romford - Roofers in Brentwood - Roofers in ChelmsfordAlso: Essex roofing home · all services · every area we cover · contact us A family-run roofing team covering Chelmsford, Essex, East London and surrounding areas. Fixed-price quotes, free inspections, and £1m public liability insurance on every job. ## Services - Roofing - Pitched Roofs - Flat Roofs - Rubber Roofing - Guttering - UPVC Fascias & Soffits - Chimney Removals - Leadwork - Moss Removal ## Service Areas - Chelmsford - Witham - Southend-on-Sea - Braintree - Maldon - Billericay - Basildon - Brentwood - Wickford - Rayleigh - South Woodham Ferrers - Romford - Hornchurch - Upminster - Ilford - Loughton - Epping ## Contact - 07446 971431 - 01245 967 945 - slroofingservices2019@gmail.com - Serving Chelmsford, Essex - Opening hours: Not Provided © 2026 SL Roofing Services. All rights reserved. AboutOur WorkReviewsContactCookie PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions 07446 971431Free Quote