07446 97143101245 967 945slroofingservices2019@gmail.com Chelmsford & across Essex AboutServicesRoofingFull roof installations and replacements, stripped, felted, battened and finished to last.Pitched RoofsTile and slate pitched roofing, from single-slope repairs to complete re-roofs.Flat RoofsWarm and cold flat roof systems built with proper falls, so water leaves the roof.Rubber RoofingSingle-piece EPDM rubber with a manufacturer-backed membrane guarantee.GutteringGutter repairs, replacements and clearance to stop water tracking down your walls.UPVC Fascias & SoffitsFascias, soffits and roofline replaced in UPVC, no repainting, no rot.Chimney RemovalsRedundant stacks taken down and the roof made good and watertight.LeadworkCode-correct lead flashings, valleys and soakers at every vulnerable joint.Moss RemovalCareful moss clearance that protects tiles and keeps gutters running free. 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Get My Free Quote07446 971431 Free Upminster inspections · Fixed written prices, never a day rate · £1m public liability insured Covering Upminster ## Upminster Roofs AreBigger and MoreComplicated Upminster is a greener, lower-density suburb than the towns immediately west of it, and the housing reflects that: large interwar detached houses on generous plots, substantial thirties semis, and older village and rural property out towards Corbets Tey and North Ockendon. Bigger roofs mean more junctions. Multiple hips and valleys, dormers, bay roofs, linked garages and later orangeries all add detail, and every extra junction is a place a roof can let water in. Most Upminster leaks we are called to turn out to be a valley, a dormer cheek or an abutment rather than a failing tile. Mature trees are the second factor. Leaf fall blocks valleys and gutters through autumn, and shaded north-facing slopes stay damp long enough for moss to establish thickly, which holds water against the tiles all winter and accelerates frost damage. We cover Upminster, Corbets Tey, Cranham borders, North Ockendon and the surrounding RM14 roads. Small, dedicated team, 22+ years of hands-on roofing, £1m public liability cover, and a fixed written price after a free inspection. Upminster is an easy 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 Upminster calls us about most - Valleys blocked or leaking beneath mature trees - Failed lead at dormers, abutments and chimney stacks - Moss on shaded north-facing slopes - Long gutter runs overflowing in autumn - Ageing tile coverings on large interwar roofs - Flat roofs over orangeries, garages and rear extensionsBook a free inspection ### The properties we work on in Upminster Large interwar detached housesComplex roofs with multiple hips, valleys, dormers and linked garages, all needing correct lead detailing rather than mortar fillets. Thirties semis and bay-fronted housingClay and early concrete tiles at replacement age, bedded hips and ridges, and bay roofs abutting the front wall. Village and rural propertyCorbets Tey and North Ockendon, older buildings, outbuildings, wide roofs and long gutter runs under heavy tree cover. Orangeries, garages and extensionsFlat roofs with poor falls and abutments against original brickwork, the most common leak source on extended houses. Services in Upminster ## Every Roofing JobWe Take On Here These are the services we carry out most often in Upminster. On complex roofs we diagnose first, because the visible damp is rarely where the water gets in. Roofing in Upminster ### Roofing in Upminster Full re-roofs on large Upminster properties, planned around scaffold and access, with a 10-year workmanship guarantee. View service Pitched Roofs in Upminster ### Pitched Roofs in Upminster Tile and slate work across Upminster's detached houses, semis and older rural property, including hips and valleys. View service Flat Roofs in Upminster ### Flat Roofs in Upminster Orangery, garage and extension flat roofs rebuilt with a genuine fall so water drains instead of ponding. View service Rubber Roofing in Upminster ### Rubber Roofing in Upminster Seamless EPDM for Upminster flat roofs and outbuildings, with a manufacturer-backed membrane guarantee. View service Guttering in Upminster ### Guttering in Upminster Clearance, repair and replacement on the long, leaf-filled gutter runs that come with Upminster's tree cover. View service UPVC Fascias & Soffits in Upminster ### UPVC Fascias & Soffits in Upminster UPVC fascias and soffits replacing timber roofline that rots quickly under constant shade and debris. View service Chimney Removals in Upminster ### Chimney Removals in Upminster Tall, redundant stacks removed safely and the roof made good and left watertight. View service Leadwork in Upminster ### Leadwork in Upminster Correct-code lead at the valleys, dormers and abutments that cause most leaks on complex Upminster roofs. View service Moss Removal in Upminster ### Moss Removal in Upminster Careful moss clearance on shaded Upminster slopes, with gutters and valleys cleared afterwards. View service Why Upminster chooses us ## Why UpminsterHomeowners Trust Uson Big Roofs Complex roofs reward patience. We take the time to find the actual entry point, then quote the work that fixes it, in writing, at a fixed price. ### Comfortable with complicated roofs Valleys, dormers, hips and linked garages need methodical inspection rather than a glance from a ladder. ### 22+ years of hands-on roofing 22+ years working across large detached property, suburban semis and older rural buildings. ### £1m public liability insurance Full £1m cover on every Upminster job, including scaffolded work on large or tall properties. ### Fixed prices and a written guarantee Free inspection, a fixed written price with no day rates, and a 10-year workmanship guarantee on new roofs. Local roofing problems ## What Goes Wrongon Upminster Roofs Upminster's faults come from complexity, tree cover and age: many junctions, constant organic debris, and coverings now well past middle age. ### Valleys under mature trees A valley already carries the water from two slopes into one channel, so it is the busiest part of any roof. Add autumn leaf fall from Upminster's mature trees and the channel dams, water backs up, and it runs under the tiles either side. Where the valley is lined with old, patched lead, or where a previous repair used mortar or tape, that backed-up water gets through quickly. Relining in correct-code lead and keeping the valley clear is the permanent answer. ### Dormers and complex junctions Dormer cheeks, flat dormer tops and the abutments created by extensions and linked garages all rely on lead dressed and chased properly into the brickwork. Mortar fillets and mastic beads crack within a few winters. Because the water then travels along rafters and ceiling joists, the damp patch inside is frequently nowhere near the actual fault. We trace the route rather than treating the stain. ### Shade, damp and heavy moss growth Tree cover keeps north-facing Upminster slopes damp for long stretches. Thick moss holds water against the tile face all winter, which speeds up frost damage and surface spalling on both concrete and clay. The moss then washes into gutters and valleys and blocks them, turning a roof problem into a rainwater problem. Clearing both together, and inspecting the covering while it is clean, is the version of the job that lasts. ### Ageing coverings on interwar housing A great deal of Upminster housing dates from between the wars. Those tiles are now porous, fixings have corroded, and bedded ridges and hips have cracked and begun to lift. Underneath, the original underfelt has hardened and torn along the batten lines, removing the roof's second line of defence. When we find that, we say so plainly rather than selling another patch. 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 ## Upminster RoofingQuestions, Answered Do you serve Upminster?Yes. We cover Upminster, Corbets Tey, North Ockendon, the Cranham borders and the surrounding RM14 roads. How fast can you reach Upminster?Upminster is an easy run from our Chelmsford base. Active leaks are normally looked at the same day or the next working day, with planned inspections within a few days. What does roofing cost in Upminster?Large roofs vary enormously, so we inspect free of charge and then give a fixed written price. We do not use day rates. Can you clear and reline valleys?Yes. Valleys block regularly under Upminster's tree cover, and we clear them, reline in correct-code lead where needed, and check the tiles either side. Do you provide emergency roofing in Upminster?Yes, call and describe what is happening. Where water is entering we prioritise making the roof safe, then quote the permanent repair. My leak shows in a different room to the damage, why?On complex roofs water often enters at a valley or dormer and travels along timbers before it drops. That is why we find the entry point instead of treating the stain. Are you insured?Yes, £1m public liability insurance on every Upminster 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 guaranteed and we say so rather than over-promising. Do you handle moss removal on shaded roofs?Yes, and we clear the 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 nothing is subcontracted. The person who inspects your Upminster roof will be one of those working on it. ## Request your free Upminster 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 UpminsterRoof Inspectedand Priced Free Complex roof, blocked valleys 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 Hornchurch - Roofers in Romford - Roofers in Brentwood - Roofers in Basildon - 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