Roofers in Putney
Mansion-block flat roofs, balcony decks and pitched roofing across SW15.
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ROOFERS PUTNEY
Mansion-block flat roofs and pitched work across SW15
Putney roofing is dominated by mansion-block flat roofs and balcony decks, with a strong supporting cast of pitched roofs on the Victorian terraces. JP Building Services are roofers in Putney covering the whole of SW15. Clean flat-roof work using the right system for the deck below, hand-formed lead at chimneys and parapets, and managing-agent-friendly reporting. For non-roofing maintenance see property maintenance in Putney.
OUR PROCESS
How we run a Putney roofing job
Mansion-block roofing in Putney needs lift access, working-hours rules and porter coordination agreed before the start date; here is how an SW15 job runs once those details are sorted.
Inspection at deck or roof level
On mansion blocks we get up onto the roof or deck rather than inspecting from a parapet only. You cannot judge a balcony deck or a parapet detail from a window. We photograph the upstands, the drains and the threshold detail so the issue is visible in writing rather than described from memory.
Fixed-price quote with the system named
Flat roofing is a system, not a single material. The quote names the membrane, the insulation, the falls, the upstands and the lead detail, so you can compare it like-for-like with another contractor without trying to decode different specs. The price is fixed and the materials are listed.
Logistics agreed before the start date
On Putney mansion blocks the lift, the parking, the skip placement and the storage of materials all need agreement before we start. We do that work in advance, not on day one. Working hours and lift rules are confirmed with the porter or the management before scaffold goes up.
PROPERTIES WE WORK ON
Property types we look after in Putney
Putney roofs split into three groups. The Edwardian and 1920s mansion blocks on Putney Hill, West Hill and the Lower Richmond Road carry pitched main roofs and a complex set of secondary flat roofs over bays, rear additions and balconies. The Victorian terraces on the side streets carry slate or plain tile pitched roofs with original lead at the chimneys and valleys. Riverside flats and converted houses near the bridge carry a higher share of flat-roof and parapet detail and a different damp profile because of the proximity to the Thames. Roehampton’s post-war stock and 1930s semis add tile and felt roofs that age in their own predictable ways. The right specification depends on which Putney roof you have.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Putney owners choose JP Building Services
Four things Putney mansion-block management committees and individual flat owners look for in a roofer that knows the difference between a parapet upstand and a bay-window flashing.
Real mansion-block flat-roof experience
Mansion-block flat roofs are not house roofs with a different membrane. They have lift overruns, balcony decks, parapets and party lines that change the spec. We know that because we have done this work across Putney Hill, West Hill and the Lower Richmond Road blocks for years.
Lead is hand-formed where it matters
On Putney chimneys, parapet upstands and balcony abutments, hand-formed lead lasts. Pre-formed sections are quicker but they fail at the joints sooner. We boss lead by hand on the welts and abutments so the joints follow the original profile and the dressing weathers correctly.
System matched to the deck below
A timber deck above a flat needs a different system to a concrete deck above a lift overrun. We tell you what is under the membrane before we recommend a system rather than fitting whatever we have a deal on this month. Right system for the right deck.
Considered approach to communal access
We respect the lift, the parking, the corridors and the neighbours. The simple things make the difference on a six-week job in a residential block. Brief the porter, brief the immediate neighbours, and tidy as we go so the building does not feel under siege.
EXPERTISE
Flat roofs over Putney mansion-block balconies and bay windows
A Putney mansion block typically has three flat-roof zones, each failing differently. The main flat roof at the top of the building (often a large open area with a parapet), balcony decks at flat level (outdoor space for individual flats), and bay-window roofs and small upstand details over rear extensions.
The main roof tends to fail at the parapet upstand. Where the membrane runs up the inside face and is dressed over with a lead capping, water can drive up under the capping and into the wall below, showing as a damp patch on a top-floor ceiling. The fix is rarely a patch – it is usually a full upstand redo with new lead. Balcony decks fail differently: walked on, planters put on them, sealants at the door threshold dry out, drains block and water pools where falls have settled.
Bay-window roofs are smaller and simpler but cause a high share of damp call-outs in Putney mansion-block flats. Often original lead, original timber upstands and original soakers into the brick joints. Replacing in modern lead, with a properly bossed corner and new flashing into the brickwork, is one of the quickest reliable wins. See flat roof for system options.
Do you work on mansion-block flat roofs in Putney?
Yes. Mansion-block flat-roof and balcony work is a regular share of what we do in SW15, including coordination with managing agents and share-of-freehold committees. Quotes written in the format the block expects to receive.
Can you fix a single balcony leak without a full strip?
Often yes. Many Putney balcony leaks come from the door threshold or the drain rather than the membrane. We will tell you what the actual fault is before we quote, with photos taken at deck level rather than guessed from a window.
Do you handle the lead work in-house?
Yes. Lead at parapets, abutments and bay windows is hand-formed in-house on Putney roofing jobs. On mansion-block work we boss lead by hand so the welts last rather than relying on pre-formed sections.
How quickly can you respond to a leak in Putney?
Call the office for emergency leaks. We will do everything we can to make the roof or balcony safe the same day, with a full repair to follow within a week. For mansion-block leaks we coordinate with the porter or management to get access quickly.
Do you cover Roehampton and Putney Heath as well as central Putney?
Yes. We cover the whole of SW15. The roof types in Roehampton and Putney Heath are different from the central Putney mansion blocks, and we adjust the specification accordingly rather than applying one approach across the postcode.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common questions about roofing in Richmond
The questions we hear most often when quoting Putney roofing work, with mansion-block flat-roof failure modes and balcony-deck repair at the top of the list.
SERVICES
Our Services
Building
- Chimney Rebuild
- Chimney Repairs
- Retaining Walls
- Damp Proofing
- Rendering
- Extensions
- All Aspects Of Building Services
Roofing
- New Roofs
- Flat Roofs
- Roof Repairs
- UPVC
- Other Roofing Work
Landscaping
- Paving
- Fencing
- Turfing
- Decking
- Full Garden Renovations
Interior
- Plastering
- New Bathrooms & Kitchens
- Painting & Decorating
Other Services
- Pressure Cleaning
- Roof Cleaning
- Gutter Cleaning
- Patio Cleaning
If you would like any additional information regarding any of the services listed above then please feel free to call 07762 003177 or visit our contact page to get in touch with us via email.
GET A FREE QUOTE
Free roofing quote for your Putney property
Send the Putney address. For mansion-block work we will arrange lift and roof access through the porter or management before the visit, then send a written quote that names the system, the upstand detail and the lead spec.
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LOCATIONS
Areas We Serve
Here are some of the areas we serve. The list is not exhaustive — if your property sits in or around London, Hertfordshire or Buckinghamshire, get in touch and we will travel to it.
