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Case studies

Every roof here is anonymised where requested, but the postcodes, building types and outcomes are real patterns from our surveys across Hillingdon, Berkshire and West London. They exist to show how we think—not to replace your own site visit.

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Manufacturer systems where specified
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Uxbridge · UB8 · Greater London

Hidden parapet gutter, water backing into a mid-terrace

Emergency make-safe
Strip & renew
Internal gutter

“They showed us photos from above before we committed to a full strip—we could see the silt line in the tray.” Homeowner, near Brunel & Hillingdon Hospital corridor

Context

A mid-terrace with a narrow parapet gutter behind brick cheeks. Outlets had choked over years of leaf fall; water tracked sideways into a bedroom party wall. The property sits on a route we run weekly, so we could attend quickly for internal protection and temporary weathering.

What we did

Opened a controlled section of the gutter length, removed compacted debris, photographed the tray, then renewed the build-up with falls checked toward a replaced outlet. Junctions with the neighbour’s flank were re-flashed so responsibility at the boundary was unambiguous.

Outcome: Drying period agreed with the client before redecoration; written handover noted cleaning intervals for the hidden tray—particularly after autumn when leaves move from the Pavilions retail area toward residential streets.

Ealing · W5 · Greater London

Kitchen extension flat roof with tight party-wall abutment

EPDM
Extension
Party wall

“The detail where our glass meets the neighbour’s wall was the bit every other quote glossed over.” Homeowner, Ealing residential

Context

A rear extension with a single-ply specification and a rooflight cluster tight to a boundary wall. Parking controls on the street meant scaffold timing had to align with the client’s builder handover.

What we did

Set out adhesive and seam plan to keep field sheets out of foot traffic during curing; dressed the abutment with a manufacturer-approved detail and separation where thermal movement required; coordinated the rooflight upstand before internal second fix.

Outcome: Pressure test and photographic pack for the client’s warranty file; recommended annual outlet check because of nearby tree cover on the W5 garden line.

Slough · SL1 · Berkshire

Interwar estate roof: overlay temptation vs honest strip-back

Felt renewal
Insulation check
Honest scope

“They told us the overlay would fail in eighteen months if we didn’t fix the wet pack—and priced both options.” Owner-occupier, SL1 estate

Context

Large-roof estate housing with multiple historical layers. Initial enquiry was for a “quick overlay” after a storm scuffed mineral caps.

What we did

Core samples and moisture mapping suggested saturated insulation in a bay. Presented two programmes: cosmetic overlay with written risk statement, or partial strip to replace wet packs and renew to current guidance. Client chose strip-back on the worst bay first.

Outcome: Staged programme reduced upfront cost; gutter clean and bracket check bundled on the same access day—common SL1/SL2 pattern where internal gutters sit behind low parapets.

Reading · RG30 · Berkshire

Detached garage flat roof: GRP for a clean, joint-free finish

GRP fibreglass
Garage
High-use deck

“We wanted something we could walk on when cleaning the panels—no joints along the drip line.” Homeowner, Reading suburbs

Context

Single garage with periodic foot traffic for solar maintenance. Existing felt had perished at drip edges; ponding was modest but outlet was silted.

What we did

Stripped to deck, replaced soft boards locally, improved outlet throat, laminated GRP system to manufacturer film thickness with non-slip top coat in the access path.

Outcome: Short programme booked alongside another RG30 survey that week—travel and disposal costs shared fairly across quotes.

Wokingham · RG41 · Berkshire

Bungalow moss load and localised membrane fatigue

Moss removal
Soft wash
Patch repair

“They separated the clean from the repair quote so we could stage the spend.” Homeowner, Wokingham

Context

Low-pitch concrete tile with heavy moss in north-facing shade—typical RG40/RG41 bungalow stock. Client feared pressure washing; insurer wanted evidence of maintenance.

What we did

Mechanical clearance, biocide treatment compatible with the covering, then opened a small fatigue zone at a valley and patched with compatible materials.

Outcome: Date-stamped photos supplied for records; revisit window suggested after blossom season—pattern we see across high-maintenance gardens in Wokingham.

Maidenhead · SL6 · Berkshire

Kitchen extension: lantern line and parapet coping

High-spec finish
Lantern
Parapet

“The inside ceiling is the showpiece—we needed the roof detail invisible from the garden.” Homeowner, Maidenhead

Context

Modern extension with slim coping and a long rooflight bar. Architect specified a durable membrane; builder needed a clean programme handoff.

What we did

Sequenced upstands before coping stones arrived; set internal drainage to avoid standing water against the lantern kerb; colour-matched trims where visible from first-floor windows.

Outcome: Joint sign-off with the client and builder; maintenance note focused on coping sealant and leaf drop from a mature SL6 boundary tree.

Your roof will differ in detail—these stories illustrate process and honesty, not a copy-paste specification.

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