Roofers in London : Billy Currell The Roofing Specialist

Flat roofs

New-build and replacement

Billy's note: All our high performance mineral surfaces have specialised chippings integrated into the felt which, in hot weather, helps reflect the heat of the sun. Our products are guaranteed to withstand temperatures as low as -15 degrees C. The welted edging of our flashing ensures perfection every time. Guaranteed for ten years +. And one last thing, don't let your flat roof leak for too long ... water rots the decking beneath the covering and can cause needless damage.

Roof tiling

New-build and relaying using new or reclaimed tiles
Individual tile replacement due to damage or shifting
Full range of tiles including concrete, clay, machine-produced, Welsh, Brazilian, Spanish and Eternit slates supplied and fitted

Billy's note: Welsh slates remain the ultimate in the quality of natural slate, Spanish is becoming less popular due to the exchange rate between Euro and Pound, with Chinese slate fast becoming an alternative in the current European market.

Guttering

New-build and replacement
Down piping
Water outlets

Billy's note: Leaks can develop from blocked outlets and drains so, as a rule, have us do an annual check.

Eco opportunities

Natural slates
Solar panels for internal heating
Skylights and light tunnels are useful in sourcing natural light
Green roofs (16 locally-grown varieties of sedum)
Draft-resistant chimney cowls
Wood-saving fires

Billy's note: As people, we want to do what we can to support our planet and we can easily and cost-effectively do that making small adjustments to our home. I believe that, if we all made a little effort, we would be making a difference. An unusual way to do this would be to lay a green roof on, say, a flat roof, by doing so you would be supporting an ecosystem as well as protecting the roof membranes beneath thereby extending the life of the roof itself.

Chimneys

Leak-proof restoration
Pot and Cowl installation and replacement (including gas-fired)
Removal of disused stacks
Flashing
Pointing
Flaunching
Ornamental ridges (including angels, cats, gargoyles, dragons)

Billy's note: Do you have a gas fire? Did you know that it is a legal requirement to install the correct cowl to each chimney pot. These specialist cowls prevent gas recirculating back down the chimney shaft and into your house. If you are unsure whether you have the correct cowl, have us do a check ... your health and safety depends on it.

Upvc maintenance-free boarding

Soffits
Fascias

Billy's note: There are very few things in our homes, especially outside, that we can say are maintenance-free! No more painting of soffit and fascia boards when installing Upvc boarding. All they need is a wipe down. They also complement Upvc windows.

Lead work

New-build installation
Replacement of leading on windows, dormers, skylights and chimneys
Valley flashings

Billy's note: Lead theft is big business! It has been suggested that insurers have seen an increase in this crime in recent years of some 40%. The reasons, it is said, are the economy and the fact that scrap metal is rewarded with its best price in years.