Natural slate is the premium roof covering — a properly laid Welsh or Spanish slate roof can last 150+ years. We supply and install natural slate for new roofs and re-slating projects, source reclaime Serving Teddington and all surrounding areas in Richmond upon Thames.
Natural slate is the premium roof covering — a properly laid Welsh or Spanish slate roof can last 150+ years. We supply and install natural slate for new roofs and re-slating projects, source reclaimed Welsh slate for period property repairs, and work with reconstituted slate where budget or planning constraints apply.
Teddington has a significant stock of Victorian and Edwardian properties originally roofed in Welsh slate. After 100-120 years, even the best slate begins to delaminate. We source reclaimed Welsh slate from demolition projects across the UK to provide the closest visual and dimensional match for repair work.
Welsh slate (now quarried at Penrhyn and Cwt-y-Bugail) is the finest natural roofing slate in the world — dense, consistent, and virtually imperishable. Spanish slate is more affordable but varies in quality. Reconstituted slate (fibre-cement) gives the appearance at a fraction of the cost but lasts 30-40 years versus 100+.
If your Teddington property is in a conservation area, replacement slate must match the original in size, colour, texture and source where possible. We work with conservation officers to agree specifications before work begins, avoiding costly re-work.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis between the High Street and Bushy Park. Some larger detached properties on Park Road and Broom Road. 1930s housing near Teddington Lock. Conservation area around the town centre. For slate roofing work in Teddington, this housing profile means we commonly encounter Bushy Park deer population means oak canopy debris loading on roofs along the park edge. Thames Lock proximity creates localised humidity spikes. Victorian terraces with shared party wall flashings —
The streets of Teddington — including High Street Teddington, Stanley Road, Park Road Teddington — have roofing characteristics that reflect their construction era and the specific exposure conditions of Richmond upon Thames. The Thames winds through the borough from Hampton in the west to Kew and Barnes in the east, creating a microclimate with higher humidity than inland areas. Properties near the river in Barnes, Twicke
Slate Roofing in Teddington: £5,000–£20,000 depending on scope, access and materials. Free, written, no-obligation quotes. Call 0203 302 2547.
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A full re-slate on a typical Teddington Victorian terrace costs £8,000–£14,000 in Spanish natural slate, or £12,000–£20,000 in Welsh slate. Reconstituted slate re-roofing costs £5,000–£9,000.
Welsh slate lasts 100-150+ years. Spanish slate lasts 75-100 years depending on quarry and grade. Reconstituted slate lasts 30-40 years. Natural slate is by far the most cost-effective option when measured per year of service life.
Yes — individual slate replacement is straightforward using a slate ripper tool. We carry a stock of common slate sizes and can usually complete small repairs within a single visit.
We source reclaimed Welsh slate from specialist suppliers who salvage from demolition and renovation projects across Wales and England. Every batch is inspected for delamination, nail holes and frost damage before use.
In our view, yes — especially for properties that will be standing for another 100+ years. The upfront premium over concrete tiles is typically 60-80%, but the roof will outlast two or three concrete tile roofs in that time.
A like-for-like re-slate does not require planning permission. Changing from another material to slate, or changing slate type in a conservation area, may require approval. We handle all planning queries as part of our service.
Yes — we install new slate roofs on extensions, new builds and loft conversions. Modern breathable membranes and treated battens provide the perfect substrate for natural slate.
Richmond upon Thames has the highest concentration of historic roofing in West London. Georgian townhouses on Richmond Hill carry original Welsh slate roofs that have been patched, repaired and partially replaced over 200+ years. The borough's 73 conservation areas — more than any other London borough — create a planning framework that requires roofing work to use period-appropriate materials, colours and methods. This is not optional — enforcement action for non-compliant roofing materials is actively pursued.
The Thames winds through Richmond from Hampton to Barnes, creating a humidity corridor that accelerates moss growth, lead oxidation and timber deterioration on riverside properties. Richmond Park's 2,500 acres of open ground creates a cold air reservoir that drains downhill toward riverside properties in the early morning hours, causing heavy condensation on roof surfaces. This combination of moisture and temperature fluctuation makes annual roof inspections essential for Richmond properties.
Richmond has some of the highest property values in London outside the central boroughs. Georgian houses on Richmond Hill regularly sell above £2 million, and the roofing specification expected at this price point is correspondingly high. Original Welsh slate, cast lead guttering, lime mortar pointing and hand-dressed flashings are the standard — not premium upgrades. The cost of a heritage-grade re-roof on a Richmond Hill property can exceed £30,000, but the alternative is unthinkable for properties at this value.
Every job follows our standard quality process: free inspection and assessment, written quote with full scope of work, professional installation by our own team using specified materials, post-completion inspection with photographic record, and a written guarantee. This process applies to every job regardless of size — a £200 repair gets the same professional approach as a £15,000 re-roof.
All work carries our written workmanship guarantee. The guarantee period depends on the scope of work — from 2 years on minor repairs to 10 years on full installations. Guarantees are transferable if you sell the property. Materials carry the manufacturer's own guarantee in addition to our workmanship cover.
Slate roofs last longer than almost any covering — but they do eventually need attention.
When it is not the answer: Few slipped slates with sound remainder: individual replacement is cheap. Read the full guide.
Slate condition, nail integrity, underlay assessed.
Reclaimed Welsh for matching. New Welsh/Spanish for re-slates.
Individual replacement or full strip and relay.
Ridges, flashings, valleys addressed.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Individual repairs | 1-2 hours |
| Section re-slate | 3-5 days |
| Full re-slate (semi) | 7-10 days |
Reclaimed slate sourcing: 2-4 weeks lead time.
Full scaffold for significant slate work. Scaffold is specified for: all re-slating - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Victorian and 1930s mixed stock — access and scaffold requirements vary by street. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Richmond Council; allow a few working days on streets like High Street, Stanley Road where space is tight.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Individual repair | £150-£300 | Ripper + tingle |
| Section re-slate | £3,000-£6,000 | By area + source |
| Full re-slate — Spanish | £9,000-£15,000 | New slate + battens |
| Full re-slate — Welsh | £14,000-£22,000 | Premium |
| Reconstituted | £5,500-£9,500 | Fibre-cement |
Worked example: Full re-slate, Victorian terrace, Brondesbury Road: 55m2 Spanish natural, new membrane + battens, Code 4 lead — £11,400.
Staged: deposit, progress at felt, balance on completion.
Covering TW11 and surrounding postcodes.
10-year workmanship. Welsh slate 100-150 years.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
Multi-day with scaffold. Less dust than concrete. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
Nailing runs in most weather. Ridge pointing needs dry. London microclimate — urban heat island slows frost damage but accelerates lead fatigue from thermal cycling.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Teddington roofer who turns up when they say they will.
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