Tiled Roofing: Clay & Concrete

Tiled roofs are the commonest in Surrey and Hampshire: handmade-looking clay plain tiles on village houses and 1930s semis, and large concrete interlocking tiles on post-war estates. Each has its own way of failing and its own fixing requirements, and the choice of replacement tile makes a visible difference to a house.

We supply and fit tiles from the major UK manufacturers and from reclamation yards, and we match tiles to the existing roof and the street wherever that matters.

Photograph: Tiled Roofing job in progress or completed
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Warning signs

Cracked or broken tilesFrost damage or foot traffic; replaced individually if the rest of the roof is sound.

Porous, faded concrete tilesOld concrete loses its surface and colour and soaks up water. A replacement signal.

Slipped tilesNib failure or batten rot. The batten is often the real problem.

Mortar missing from ridges and vergesCommon on tiled roofs; dry-fix cures it permanently.

Lichen and mossClay in particular holds moss; it lifts tiles and blocks gutters.

Tiles rattling in windUnder-fixed for the site; a risk in storms.

What we do

Clay plain tile roofs (handmade and machine-made)
Clay pantile and Roman tile roofs
Concrete interlocking tile roofs
Individual tile replacement and matching
Dry-fix ridge, hip and verge systems
Tile ventilation and eaves detailing
Moss removal and roof cleaning with care for the tile surface

Materials and methods

Clay: Dreadnought, Sandtoft, Marley Acme and Tudor for plain tiles; Sandtoft and Marley for pantiles. Concrete: Marley, Redland and Russell interlocking tiles in the profiles common across the South East. Reclaimed clay tiles for period matches. All fixed to BS 5534 with stainless or aluminium nails and clips.

Why choose us for tiled roofing

Tiles matched to your roof and your street
Fixing specification suited to the site's exposure
Dry-fix systems that end ridge and verge maintenance for good
Long manufacturer guarantees on new tiles
Workmanship guarantee on all tiling

What to expect

Survey and photographs, a note of the exact tile on the roof, and a quote that names the replacement tile. For a re-roof we bring samples so you can see the colour against the brickwork before deciding.

Related projects

Completed project

Genuine tiled roofing projects appear here once photographed.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I replace concrete tiles with clay?

Often, yes. Clay plain tiles need a pitch of at least 35 degrees and are heavier per square metre than interlocking concrete, so we check the pitch and structure first.

How long do concrete tiles last?

Forty to sixty years. The surface weathers before the tile fails structurally, so an old concrete roof can look tired while still being sound.

Why do tiles keep slipping on my roof?

Usually rotten battens or corroded nails rather than the tiles. Re-fixing the same tile again and again is throwing money away; the batten needs replacing.

Can you clean my tiled roof?

Yes, by hand and soft-wash. Pressure washing strips the surface off concrete tiles and shortens their life, so we do not do it.