Davis Property Services

New Roofs & Re-RoofingNatural slate & tile, laid by hand

A roof is half covering, half detailing. We strip back, renew what's underneath and lay natural slate or tile with traditional detailing that keeps the character of your property and keeps the water out for decades.

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Fully insuredPublic liability cover on every job
Free quotesWritten, no-obligation, no pressure
Workmanship guaranteedProper repairs, built to last
Overview

Understanding new roofs & re-roofing

What it is

A full or partial new roof covering — strip the old covering, renew battens and breathable membrane, replace any rotten timber, then lay natural slate, clay or concrete tile with new lead flashings, ridges and verge details.

Who it's for

Homeowners with an end-of-life roof, period properties needing a slate roof laid properly, and anyone whose repairs keep coming back in the same spots.

When you need it

When tiles or slates are slipping and spalling, when the felt underneath has perished, when repairs keep recurring, or when you want a bay or extension roof finished to match the house.

Why it matters

Most roofs eventually leak at the lead — around chimneys, verges and abutments — where corners get cut. We dress lead on site, never re-use perished felt, and finish the detailing so it lasts.

Our process

How we deliver, step by step

01

Free roof inspection

We climb, look properly and photograph every elevation — covering, battens, timber and flashings.

02

Written, itemised quote

A clear quote covering materials, access and waste. No verbal estimates, no surprise extras.

03

Strip & make safe

Scaffold and edge protection up, roof stripped back, drive and garden protected, waste cleared as we go.

04

Re-felt, re-batten, re-cover

New breathable membrane, treated battens at the right gauge, slate or tile laid with fresh lead detailing.

05

Sign-off & tidy finish

A final walk-round with you, photos of the concealed work, and the site left cleaner than we found it.

In detail

A closer look

Natural slate roofing

Natural slate is the longest-lived covering you can specify — fixed correctly it lasts generations. We lay it on the right nails and dress the verges and details to suit the property, traditional or modern.

Clay & concrete tile

Clay and concrete tiles laid on treated battens over breathable membrane, gauged to the correct headlap — the cost-effective, hard-wearing choice for most Surrey homes.

Lead, ridge & verge detailing

Lead flashings dressed on site in the right code, lapped and sealed properly. Ridges and verges bedded or dry-fixed so they don't lift in a winter storm.

Bay & extension roofs

Bay roofs, porches and extension roofs finished to match the existing house — the part most people notice from the street, done right.

Common questions

Answers before you call.

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Are you fully insured?
Yes. Davis Property Services carries public liability insurance and works to it on every job. We're happy to confirm details before we start.
Do you charge for quotes?
No. Quotes are free and with no obligation. We look at the job, explain what's needed and give you a clear written price to consider in your own time.
Which areas do you cover?
We're based in Surrey and cover Weybridge, Chertsey, Woking, Walton-on-Thames, Guildford and the wider Surrey area, plus bordering parts of Middlesex and Berkshire. See our service areas for the full list.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. We stand behind our workmanship — proper repairs, built to last. If something isn't right, we put it right.
Do you do small jobs as well as big ones?
We do. From a single slipped tile or a door repair through to a full re-roof or a larger building project — it's often the small jobs that make the biggest difference.
How do I get a quote?
Call or message us, or fill in the quote form on the site with a few details and a photo if you have one. We'll get back to you to arrange a look.
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Independent and fully insured, covering Surrey & surrounding areas. Reliable workmanship. Proper repairs. Built to last.

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