Roof Repairs, New Roofs, Flat Roofs & Chimneys in Fulham SW6

Cooper & Sons Roofing Services Ltd has been working on properties across Fulham and SW6 for over 30 years. Fulham is one of London’s most densely roofed areas — a tight grid of Victorian and Edwardian terraces running from the Thames up to Hammersmith and Parsons Green, with a growing number of modern conversions and new-build mews properties in between. We focus on four core services: roof repairs, new tile and slate roofs, GRP flat roofs, and chimney & leadwork. All work is carried out by our own directly employed craftsmen — we never use subcontractors — and every new roof comes with a written 25-year guarantee.

Fulham’s housing stock is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian — terraced streets built between roughly 1870 and 1910, which now carry roofs well beyond their original serviceable life. Missing clay plain tiles, slipped slate, open ridge joints, failed mortar at verges and chimney abutments are the issues we see most frequently across SW6. The dense terraced layout also means party wall flashings deteriorate where roofs meet at adjoining properties, often causing slow leaks that homeowners don’t notice until internal damage has already occurred. We identify the true cause of every leak before any work begins, charge a clear fixed price with no call-out fee, and back all repair work with our own guarantee.

Slate Roofs in Fulham

Many of Fulham’s Victorian terraces still carry their original clay plain tile or Welsh slate, and when a roof has reached the end of its life, a full replacement is the most cost-effective long-term decision. We install new roofs in natural Welsh slate, reclaimed and new clay plain tile, and concrete tile — matching materials appropriately to the age and character of the property. Every installation includes new breathable underlay, treated and graded battens, correctly bedded and pointed ridge tiles, lead-dressed valleys and chimney abutments, and properly sealed verges. For properties in conservation areas — and Fulham has several — we advise on appropriate materials to satisfy planning requirements before any work begins.

Flat Roofs in Fulham

Flat roofs are extremely common in SW6. The classic Fulham terrace almost always has a flat-roofed rear extension — typically a kitchen or utility addition — and many also have flat-roofed bay window tops, garage roofs, and outbuilding coverings. Traditional mineral felt flat roofs have a typical lifespan of 10–15 years and are prone to blistering in summer heat and cracking under winter frost. We install GRP fibreglass flat roofs as the modern replacement: laid as a single seamless membrane, resistant to splitting and ponding, and backed by a long-term guarantee. GRP is now the recognised industry standard for domestic flat roofing and we install it across Fulham and the wider SW6 area every week.

The chimney stacks of Fulham’s Victorian terraces are among the most frequently neglected parts of the property. Many stacks are shared between adjoining terraced houses, making it unclear which homeowner is responsible — and so repointing and lead flashing maintenance is often deferred until the leak is inside the building. We carry out full chimney repointing, lead step flashing replacement, pot rebed and repoint, and full stack rebuilds where structural deterioration has set in. All leadwork is carried out to current BS EN 12588 standards. Where chimney stacks are being removed or capped — increasingly common as gas fireplaces replace open hearths in converted Fulham properties — we ensure the weathering and roof structure are properly detailed to prevent future problems.