Roofers Putney

Putney genuinely spans three distinct eras of housebuilding, often within a few streets of each other. Close to Putney Common and Putney Heath, there's real period housing, Victorian and earlier.

Off Upper Richmond Road, the mix shifts to standard 1930s semis. Nearer East Putney station, there's newer development entirely.

My name's John Quilligan. Roofing has been in my family for three generations, and each of these three property types needs a genuinely different approach, not just a different quote. A period roof near the Common often means sourcing materials to match something a century or more old.

A 1930s semi is more straightforward to source for, but ages predictably in its own way. A newer property nearer the station is more likely to still be within its original build warranty, which changes who should actually be doing the work.

Putney Heath and the wooded stretches around Putney Common and Putney Vale mean a genuine number of properties sit close to mature tree cover, more so than most of the South West London towns we work across. This isn't just an autumn leaf problem. Overhanging branches keep roof surfaces and valleys damp for longer after rain, which is exactly the kind of condition that lets moss establish on tiles and slate faster than on a roof that dries out quickly in open sun.

Moss on its own usually isn't urgent, but a heavy build-up holds moisture against the roof covering for longer, and on an older tiled or slated roof, that can accelerate wear that would otherwise take much longer to show up. If you're near the Heath or the Common and you've noticed moss creeping across your roof, it's worth having it looked at as part of a general inspection rather than ignored as purely cosmetic.

If a storm has caused genuine damage to your roof, our free inspection includes clear, documented findings, what we saw, where, and what it means.

This isn't a formal insurance liaison service, and we're not loss adjusters, but a written, photographed account of the damage from a qualified roofer is exactly the kind of documentation an insurance claim usually needs, and it's something we can provide as a normal part of the inspection, at no extra cost.

If your claim needs something more formal, a structural survey or a report specifically written for your insurer's process, that's worth checking with your insurance provider directly about what they actually require before assuming our documentation covers it. We'll always tell you honestly what we can and can't provide.

My property is newer, near East Putney station. Should I call you or the developer? If it's still within its original build warranty period, usually the first 10 years, roofing issues are typically handled through the developer or their warranty provider rather than an independent roofer. If you're unsure whether this applies, we're happy to point you in the right direction.

Can you match materials on an older property near Putney Common or the Heath? Often, yes, though it may mean sourcing reclaimed slate or tile rather than new, particularly on an older or less common profile. We'll talk through the options during the inspection.

Will your inspection report be enough for my insurance claim? It provides a genuine, documented account of what we find, which usually supports a claim well, but it's worth checking directly with your insurer what format they specifically require before assuming any contractor's report will automatically be accepted.

How quickly can you get someone out? Same day in most cases, seven days a week.

Do you charge for the inspection? No. No call-out fee, ever, regardless of what the inspection finds.