07933 167921lansdelljake@gmail.com 26 Saint Matthews Court, Ashford TW15 2EDOpen 24/7 Services - Pitched Roofing - Flat Roofing (EPDM) - Slate Roofing - Leadwork - Roof Carpentry & Framework - Fascias, Soffits & Guttering - Roof Repairs - Roof Cleaning - Exterior Building Areas - Roofers in Essex - Roofers in Chingford - Roofers in Chelmsford - Roofers in Romford - Roofers in Springfield - Roofers in Brentwood - Roofers in Hornchurch - Roofers in Woodford - Roofers in Great Baddow - Roofers in North & West London Our Work About Reviews Contact 07933 167921Get a Fixed-Price Quote Home / Services / Slate Roofing # Slate Roofing Specialistsin Essex & North LondonInstallations, Repairs & Replacements Traditional slate roofs laid properly and slipped slates put back for good, with photo evidence, a fixed price and nothing to pay until it's done. Get a Free Fixed-Price Quote 07933 167921 5.0 from 44+ Google reviews · 25 years' experience · Nothing to pay until it's done 25 yrs Trade experience 0% Deposit; pay on completion 25-year Warranty on new pitched & EPDM roofs £1m Public liability cover 24/7 Open for emergencies The service ## Slate roofing, done the traditional way Slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings there is, and it's common on period homes across North and West London and older properties in Essex. But slate roofs depend on their fixings. When nails corrode, slates slip, crack or fall, and gaps open for rain to get in. We carry out traditional slate installations, individual slate repairs and full slate replacements. Repairs involve replacing slipped or broken slates and securing them correctly. Where too many fixings have failed, stripping and re-slating on new membrane and battens is the lasting fix. Every job is backed by a written guarantee certificate on completion, and you see before-photos and video before we start. ### Who this is for - Period and Victorian homes with original slate roofs - Roofs with slipped, cracked or missing slates - Owners who want to keep a traditional look rather than switch to tiles - Slate roofs with recurring leaks around valleys and chimneys Warning signs ## What slipping slates lead to One slipped slate can look minor from the street. Underneath, it often means the fixings across that slope are reaching the end of their life. ### Water ingress Each gap lets rain reach the battens and loft, starting rot and damp long before a ceiling stain appears. ### Falling slates Loose slates can slide off in wind, a real danger to people, cars and conservatories below. ### Spreading failure When one fixing goes, nearby slates lose support and follow. Small repair bills turn into larger ones. ### Mismatched repairs Cheap patching with the wrong materials looks out of place and often fails again quickly. ### Common mistakes homeowners make - Using sealant or adhesive in place of proper slate fixings - Replacing a few slates repeatedly when the whole slope's fixings have failed - Mixing materials that don't match the existing roof - Waiting for a slate to fall before calling Our Process ## Five clear steps, one fixed price. - STEP 1 ### Free survey & inspection We come out, inspect the roof properly and take before-photos and video so you can see exactly what we see. There is no call-out fee. - STEP 2 ### Diagnosis & fixed written quote We explain the cause in plain English, recommend what actually needs doing, and put a fixed price in writing. That price will not change for the agreed schedule of work. - STEP 3 ### Scaffold & work carried out Scaffolding goes up before any work begins. Jake's permanent four-man team, with experienced site specialists where needed, carry out the work and send progress videos throughout. - STEP 4 ### Checks & clean-up Every detail is checked before we come down. The site is cleared and tidied, including any debris on your neighbours' side, and the scaffold is dismantled straight after completion. - STEP 5 ### Completion, guarantee & payment You receive a written guarantee certificate for the work. Only then, on the day the job is complete, is payment due. Nothing is taken upfront. What you get ## Why choose Crown for slate roofing ### Traditional finish Slates laid and repaired to keep the character of the property. ### Root-cause repairs We find out why slates are slipping and tell you honestly whether repair or re-slating is the right call. ### Photo & video evidence See the condition of your roof before we start and every stage after. ### Written guarantee A guarantee certificate is issued on completion for all work. ### Fixed price, no deposit Your quote won't change for the agreed work, and payment is only due on completion. ### Tidy, respectful crew Debris cleared daily and the site left clean, including neighbouring areas. More detail ## Slate roofing in detail ### Slate repairs and replacements For isolated damage, we replace slipped, cracked or missing slates and secure them with appropriate fixings. We check surrounding slates while we're up, so you're not calling us back for the one next to it a month later. ### Full slate installations Where a slate roof has reached the end of its life, we strip it back, check the timbers, lay a breathable membrane and new battens, and install slate in the traditional manner. Ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are finished at the same time. ### Slate around chimneys, valleys and parapets Leaks on slate roofs often start where slates meet another surface. Our specialist leadwork, including flashings, boxed gullies and parapet details, is carried out by the same team, so these junctions are watertight. - Chimney flashings and soakers - Valleys between roof slopes - Parapet walls and London roof gutters - Abutments with extensions ### Period properties in London and Essex Many of the slate roofs we work on are on terraced and period homes in North and West London, where access, party walls and neighbouring roofs need care. We plan scaffold and work to keep disruption to you and your neighbours to a minimum. ### How our terms protect you Most roofing complaints come down to three things: prices that rise once work starts, deposits paid for work that never gets finished, and not knowing what was actually done. Our terms are built to remove all three. Fixed written price. After your free survey you receive a written quote for the agreed schedule of work. That figure will not change. If we find something unexpected once work is underway, we show you photo or video evidence and you choose whether to add it as an optional extra. Nothing is added without your say-so. 0% deposit. We don't take money upfront. Full payment is due on the day the project is completed, so the risk sits with us, not you. Evidence at every stage. You get before-photos and videos ahead of any work, and progress videos throughout. You'll see what's under your tiles, what we've replaced and how it was finished, even if you're at work all day. Written guarantee. Every job ends with a written guarantee certificate, and new pitched roofs and EPDM flat roofs carry a 25-year warranty. We're also covered by £1,000,000 public liability insurance. Scaffold only as long as needed. Where scaffolding is required, it goes up before work begins and comes down straight after completion, so it isn't left standing outside your home for weeks. ### Areas we cover for slate roofing We carry out slate roofing across Essex, Chingford, Chelmsford, Romford, Springfield, Brentwood, Hornchurch, Woodford, Great Baddow and North & West London. See all areas we cover. ### Related services - Pitched Roofing - Leadwork - Roof Repairs - Back to homepage Common questions ## Slate Roofing FAQs Can you repair a few slipped slates?+Yes. We replace and re-secure individual slates. A minimum job charge applies to small repairs, and there is no call-out fee. When does a slate roof need replacing instead of repairing?+When fixings across a whole slope have corroded and slates keep slipping, repairs stop being cost-effective. We'll show you photo evidence and explain the options honestly. How long does slate work take?+Small repairs are usually done in a single visit. Full slate roofs take longer than tiled roofs; we'll give you a clear timescale at the survey. Is the price fixed?+Yes. Your written quote won't change for the agreed schedule of work. Do you guarantee slate work?+Yes. A written guarantee certificate is issued on completion for all work. Do you work on slate roofs in London?+Yes, we regularly work in North and West London as well as across Essex. Do I need to pay a deposit?+No. We take 0% upfront. Full payment is due on the day the work is completed, so you are never paying for work that hasn't happened yet. Are you insured?+Yes. Crown Roofing & Building Services carries public liability insurance up to £1,000,000. Do you take emergency call-outs?+Yes. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for enquiries and emergency call-outs. Call 07933 167921 and you will speak to the team directly. What customers say ## Rated 5.0 from 44+ Google reviews "Upon meeting Jake, both my mum and I knew we were in safe hands… They clean up as they go, they will clean up your neighbour's area too. The joy of having a roof in one day, utterly impressive. Nothing upfront! The work is guaranteed with a certificate."Bella · TrustATrader"Our flat extension roof was 22 years old and leaking badly. They got it all done in 1 day with new boards and rubber coating. They also cleared all the moss and the gutters. Left it all tidy."Simon Thompson · Google"My guttering, fascia and soffits needed replacing as the wood had begun to rot. I called on Tuesday and they had sorted it by Wednesday. Kept us informed throughout."Minar Miah · Google Open 24/7 · No deposit ## Get your roof sorted, and pay only when it's done. Free survey, a written fixed price, and a 25-year warranty on new pitched and EPDM flat roofs. Get a Fixed-Price QuoteCall 07933 167921 25 years of trade experience. Fixed prices, 0% deposit and written guarantees on every job. Follow us on Facebook Contact - 07933 167921 - lansdelljake@gmail.com - 26 Saint Matthews Court, Ashford TW15 2ED - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week Areas we cover Essex · Chingford · Chelmsford · Romford · Springfield · Brentwood · Hornchurch · Woodford · Great Baddow · North & West London Roofing ServicesAbout Crown RoofingRoofing ReviewsRoofing Service AreasRoofing ProjectsLeave a review © 2026 Crown Roofing & Building Services. Insured up to £1,000,000 public liability. · Privacy Policy · Terms & Conditions · Cookie Policy · Cookie settings Call NowFree Quote