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Roofers in Northwood
Northwood is Metroland at its most generous: large Edwardian and interwar detached houses on wide, tree-lined roads, many with steep tiled roofs and Arts and Crafts detailing.
Free photographed survey
Every slope, chimney and gutter photographed.
Report yours to keep
Whether you hire us or not.
Agreed in writing
Scope fixed before any work starts.
One point of contact
Your survey and every follow-up handled by one person, 8am–6pm.
What kind of roofs are in Northwood?
The Frithwood estate and roads around the station hold Edwardian and interwar detached houses under plain clay tiles, with tile hanging, half-timbered gables and tall chimneys. Northwood Hills, to the south, has 1930s semis with hipped roofs. Modern rebuilds and blocks of flats add large flat roofs.
- Plain clay tiles with tile hanging
- Half-timbered gables
- 1930s hipped semis
- Flat roofs on rebuilds and flats
Are there conservation areas in Northwood?
Hillingdon has designated conservation areas in Northwood around Frithwood and the Green Lane town centre. Roof changes that alter the look need care there.
- Northwood Frithwood Conservation Area
- Northwood Town Centre, Green Lane Conservation Area
Managed by London Borough of Hillingdon. We check the council’s map before advising on any change of materials.
What we see in Northwood
What typically goes wrong with Northwood roofs?
Tile hanging and gables
Vertical tile hanging and timbered gables lose tiles and let water in behind the timber.
Steep roofs, old nails
Interwar plain tiles on steep pitches slide once their nails corrode.
Heavy tree cover
Northwood’s mature trees drop leaves into valleys and gutters, causing overflow leaks.
Services in Northwood
Local services in Northwood
Roof repairs in Northwood
In Northwood we repair steep plain-tile roofs, tile-hung gables and chimneys, and trace leaks at valleys and dormers. On 1930s semis in Northwood Hills, it is often hips, ridges and eaves felt.
Roof cleaning and moss removal in Northwood
With so much tree cover, Northwood roofs gather moss on every shaded slope. Soft wash and biocide keep plain clay tiles clean without cracking them.
Gutter cleaning in Northwood
Few areas fill gutters faster than Northwood in autumn. Valleys and cast iron gutters on Edwardian houses need yearly clearing to avoid overflow into the walls.
Also available in Northwood:
Local questions
Northwood roofing questions
Do you cover Northwood even though it is in London?
Yes. Northwood, Northwood Hills and neighbouring Hillingdon roads are part of our regular area.
Can you repair tile hanging on my gable?
Yes, with matched tiles and new fixings, and we check the battens and felt behind it.
How often should Northwood gutters be cleaned?
With heavy tree cover, at least once a year after leaf fall, sometimes twice.
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Book a free roof survey in Northwood.
Book a free roof survey. We photograph every slope, chimney and gutter, explain it in plain English, and the report is yours to keep whether you hire us or not.