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National Federation of Roofing Contractors
Government-licensed Competent Person Scheme
Construction Industry Training Board
Government-endorsed quality scheme
Vetted trades professional network
Health & safety accredited
Manufacturer-approved tile installer
RubberCover EPDM approved installer
Public liability insurance £5,000,000 · Employer's liability £10,000,000 · All certifications verifiable on request
Complete roofing solutions from Royal Tunbridge Wells's most trusted roofing company
24/7 emergency roofing repairs across Royal Tunbridge Wells. Fast response for storm damage, leaks, and urgent repairs.
Complete roof replacement services throughout Royal Tunbridge Wells. Quality materials, expert installation, full warranties.
Expert roof repairs across Royal Tunbridge Wells. From minor leaks to major damage, we fix all roofing problems.
Specialist slate roofing contractors in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Welsh slate, Spanish slate, repairs and new installations.
Modern flat roofing systems for Royal Tunbridge Wells properties. EPDM, GRP fibreglass, and felt roofing solutions.
Complete guttering services in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Installation, repairs, cleaning, and UPVC replacements.
A like-for-like comparison of the seven main re-roofing systems we install across Royal Tunbridge Wells. Costs are typical supplied-and-fitted ranges.
| Material | Lifespan | Cost per m² | Maintenance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Slate (Premium) | 100+ years | £180–£240 | Very low | Heritage & conservation properties |
| Spanish Slate | 75–100 years | £130–£160 | Very low | Conservation areas on a sensible budget |
| Concrete Tile (Marley Modern, Redland) | 50–60 years | £90–£130 | Low | Standard suburban re-roofs |
| Clay Tile (handmade or machine) | 60–80 years | £110–£180 | Low | Period properties, character builds |
| EPDM Rubber (Firestone, single-piece) | 20–30 years | £100–£150 | Very low | Flat extensions, garages, dormers |
| GRP Fibreglass | 20–25 years | £90–£120 | Low | Flat roofs needing walkable surface |
| Built-Up Felt (3-layer torch-on) | 10–15 years | £55–£85 | Medium | Budget short-term flat roof solutions |
Costs include strip-out of existing roof, replacement underlay, battens, fixings, lead flashings, dry-fix systems and standard scaffolding. Excludes structural works and insurance VAT-recoverable scenarios. We can supply a fixed-price quote in any of the systems above.
Fair, competitive pricing for all roofing work in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Most failing roofs give you advance warning. If you spot two or more of these on your Royal Tunbridge Wells property, it's time for a free roof survey.
Visible from the ground or after high winds. Indicates nail fatigue across the wider roof, even if other tiles look secure.
Step into your loft on a sunny day with the lights off. Any pinpricks of daylight mean compromised underlay and water ingress is following.
A ridge that dips in the middle, or a pitch line that's no longer straight, points to rafter or sarking failure beneath the surface.
Stains on upstairs ceilings that come back even after redecorating, especially after heavy rain. The leak is winning.
Concrete tiles erode over time. Sandy, gritty deposits in gutter clean-outs are a sign that surface protection is gone and water absorption is rising.
Cement-bedded ridges crack within ten to fifteen years. Once cracked, water gets behind, and ridge tiles start lifting in storms.
Lead flashings around chimneys, valleys and abutments fail before tiles do. Lifted or split lead is the single most common cause of leaks.
A bit of moss is normal. A green carpet across the pitch holds water against the tiles, accelerates erosion and adds dead-load weight.
If you've called a roofer twice in the last three years, the next call will not be the last. Patching costs add up to more than a re-roof inside five years.
Concrete tile 50–60 years, slate 75–100, felt flat 10–15. If you can pin down the original install date and you're past it, plan ahead.
Spotting two or more of these on your Royal Tunbridge Wells property?
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"Excellent roofing company! They fixed our storm damage in Royal Tunbridge Wells the same day we called. Professional, reliable, and fairly priced. Highly recommend to anyone looking for roofers in Royal Tunbridge Wells."
"Best roofing contractors in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Complete re-roof done quickly and cleanly. The team was professional, the price was competitive, and the quality is outstanding. Will definitely use again."
"Had an emergency leak during heavy rain. They arrived in Royal Tunbridge Wells within an hour and fixed it immediately. Can't thank them enough for the fast response and professional service."
"From the moment I called after the storm, they were brilliant. Crew on the roof within hours, then they handled the entire insurance claim for us — schedule of works, loss adjuster, even a supplementary claim when more damage was found. Our only spend was the policy excess."
"We needed a heritage re-roof and the conservation rules made it complicated. They handled the officer sign-off, sourced the right slate, and the finished roof was photographed for the area reference archive. Genuinely high-quality outfit, would not look anywhere else now."
"Had three quotes for our kitchen extension flat roof and they were the only firm to recommend a single-piece EPDM rather than another felt overlay. Five days of work, twenty-year manufacturer warranty, zero leaks through last winter. Wish we had used them the first time round."
Based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, we know the area and understand local roofing challenges. Fast response times throughout Royal Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas.
All our Royal Tunbridge Wells roofers are fully qualified, insured, and certified. We meet all building regulations and safety standards.
Approved by major insurance companies for Royal Tunbridge Wells roofing work. We handle claims directly and provide all documentation needed.
From the first phone call to the warranty handover, here's exactly what happens when you book a re-roof in Royal Tunbridge Wells with Building Group.
We attend your Royal Tunbridge Wells property within 5 working days, access the roof, photograph all defects, and write up a survey report. No obligation, no pressure, no aggressive sales calls afterwards.
You receive a written quotation with itemised line items, materials, labour, scaffolding and disposal — not a one-line lump sum. Quote held valid for 90 days. No deposit required to confirm.
Physical material samples brought to site for sign-off before ordering. Slate, tile, fascia colour and detail finishes all confirmed in person, never decided from a photograph.
Insurance-grade scaffolding erected, neighbour oversail agreements in place, skip and access route confirmed. Crew induction recorded. Working hours agreed with you in writing.
Existing roof stripped in controlled sequence with photographic record of underlying timber condition. Any latent damage flagged in writing before remediation begins.
New underlay, battens, tiles or slate, lead detail, dry-fix ridges and hips, replacement gutters and downpipes. Tarp-and-go discipline at end of every working day — the roof is weathertight overnight without exception.
Project lead walks the roof with the homeowner, drone photography captured for the project file, any snagging items resolved before scaffolding is struck.
30-year workmanship guarantee on letterhead, manufacturer warranty registered to you (not us), photographic record of every stage, and any compliance correspondence — all in a single project file.
Use these to interrogate every quote you receive — including ours. A good roofer will welcome the questions; a bad one will get defensive.
CompetentRoofer is the only government-licensed Competent Person Scheme for re-roofing. Members can self-certify Building Regs compliance. Non-members can't — you'll need a Local Authority Building Control submission instead, at extra cost.
Public liability minimum £5m, employer's liability minimum £10m. Ask to see the certificate, dated within the last 12 months. If they hesitate, walk away.
A reputable roofer issues a workmanship guarantee on letterhead for at least 10 years. We issue 30 years. Verbal guarantees are not guarantees.
Itemised line items only — never accept a single lump sum. Itemised quotes are harder to inflate mid-build and easier to compare across firms.
Reputable roofers do not require a deposit on residential work under £30,000. We don't. If a roofer asks for a deposit before scaffolding goes up, treat it as a red flag.
Real roofers have photographic records of every project. Ask for at least three local examples with dates, addresses (or postcode prefix), and before/after shots.
This is the tarp-and-go question. Any roofer who shrugs at this hasn't worked through a wet British autumn. Our answer: full tarp at end of every shift, no exceptions, regardless of progress.
Tile and membrane manufacturers (Marley, Firestone, Klober) issue 50-year warranties — but only when the installer registers them in the homeowner's name. We do this within 7 days of completion. Many don't bother.
Covering all areas of Royal Tunbridge Wells and surrounding districts
Main Coverage: Royal Tunbridge Wells City Centre • North Royal Tunbridge Wells • South Royal Tunbridge Wells • East Royal Tunbridge Wells • West Royal Tunbridge Wells • Royal Tunbridge Wells Suburbs
We provide roofing services within 15 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells centre. Same-day emergency response available throughout our coverage area.
Most homeowners have never made a buildings insurance claim in their lives. We make twenty a year. Hand the paperwork to us — your only spend is your policy excess.
24-hour emergency line answered by a roofer, not a call centre. Make-safe crew on your Royal Tunbridge Wells property within 4 hours of the call — tarp, secured ridge tiles, photographic evidence captured before we leave.
Loss adjusters reject generic builder quotes. We write your schedule of works in BCIS-compatible format with itemised line items, unit rates and storm-event language. Approved without revision.
We deal with the loss adjuster directly, with you copied on every email. You don't have to chase, translate or argue. Supplementary claims raised with photographic evidence inside 48 hours.
Your insurer pays us directly via the approved schedule. You never fund the work up-front and reclaim afterwards — the most stressful pattern on a typical claim, eliminated.
Read how we delivered an insurance-funded full re-roof for a Nantwich family with zero homeowner spend beyond their excess.
Read the Storm Damage Case StudyThe 10 questions we get asked most often by homeowners in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Typical roofing costs in Royal Tunbridge Wells sit in these ranges: emergency repairs £150–£500, minor patch repairs £200–£800, full re-roof £5,000–£25,000 depending on roof area and material, flat roofing £90–£150 per m² for EPDM. We quote in writing with itemised line items, never as a single lump sum.
Yes — 24-hour emergency line answered by a roofer, not a call centre. Crew dispatched within 30 minutes of your call, on site within 4 hours. We carry tarpaulin kits, ridge-tile securing equipment, lighting and ladders for night call-outs. Call 07446 695 686 for Royal Tunbridge Wells emergency response.
In the Royal Tunbridge Wells climate, typical lifespans are: Welsh slate 100+ years, Spanish slate 75–100 years, concrete tile 50–60 years, clay tile 60–80 years, EPDM single-ply flat roof 20–30 years, GRP fibreglass 20–25 years, three-layer felt 10–15 years. Regular inspection every 5 years extends these significantly.
Yes. We hold £5,000,000 public liability insurance and £10,000,000 employer's liability. Both certificates are dated within the last 12 months and provided to every client on request. We're also CompetentRoofer-registered, NFRC members, and TrustMark-endorsed.
For a typical 4-bedroom house in Royal Tunbridge Wells the working-day programme is: pitched concrete tile re-roof 10–14 days, pitched slate re-roof 14–21 days, flat-roof EPDM replacement 4–6 days, storm-damage insurance re-roof 3 weeks of permanent works after claim approval. Complex hipped or heritage roofs add 2–4 days for lead and detail work.
Yes — end to end. Same-day emergency make-safe, photographic evidence pack, BCIS-compatible schedule of works, direct loss adjuster liaison, supplementary claims for any latent damage discovered, and settlement paid directly from your insurer to us. Your only out-of-pocket cost is your policy excess.
For a like-for-like re-roof in the same material, no planning permission is required — it falls under permitted development. If you're changing material (e.g. concrete to slate), changing roof line, or the property is in a conservation area or listed, planning or conservation officer approval is required. We handle the application process where needed.
30-year workmanship guarantee issued on company letterhead, plus the manufacturer warranty (typically 50 years for natural slate and concrete tile, 20 years for Firestone EPDM membrane) registered in your name within 7 days of completion. Both warranties stay with the property.
Repair if the issue is localised (a single slipped tile, one section of failed flashing) and the roof has at least 10 years of life remaining. Replace if you're seeing two or more of: nail fatigue across multiple slates, perished underfelt, sagging pitch line, recurring leaks, repeat repair frequency. A free roof survey will give you a definitive answer with photographs.
No — we don't take deposits on residential re-roofing work. Payment is staged: first payment when scaffolding is erected and materials are on site, balance on completion and final inspection sign-off. Insurance-funded jobs are paid directly from the insurer to us via the approved schedule, with the homeowner only covering their policy excess.
A snapshot of recent slate, tile, flat-roof and storm-damage projects across the North West.
Slate Roof
Full strip-and-replace re-roof on a 4-bed Victorian semi — natural Spanish slate, breathable membrane, replacement timber sarking and battens, new lead valleys, ridge and hip tiles, plus replacement aluminium gutters.
Tile Roof
Full re-roof on a 1970s detached — failed original concrete tiles stripped back to rafters, new breathable membrane and battens, Marley Modern interlocking tiles, dry-fix verge and ridge system, replacement uPVC fascias and soffits.
Flat Roof
Failing felt flat roof on a rear single-storey extension stripped back to deck — new OSB3 deck, Firestone EPDM single-ply rubber membrane installed in one piece, new lead apron flashing, GRP edge trim, 20-year manufacturer guarantee.
Storm Repair
Same-day emergency make-safe after storm-blown ridge tiles and felt damage on a 3-bed semi — full insurance liaison and report, followed by complete strip-and-replace in concrete tile, new lead flashings and ridge system. Funded in full by buildings insurance.
See every project in our portfolio — extensions, renovations, new builds and commercial work.
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