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A selection of roofing and building projects completed across London and Surrey. Each project is delivered to the same standard of care, quality and professionalism.

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Deteriorated roof tiles on a Victorian terrace in Kensington before replacementBefore
New natural Welsh slate roof on a Victorian terrace in Kensington after installationAfter
New Roofs

Full Roof Replacement — Victorian Terrace

Kensington, W8

Complete re-roofing of a large Victorian end-of-terrace in Kensington. The original clay tiles had deteriorated significantly with multiple areas of water ingress. The project required careful structural assessment before new Welsh natural slate was specified.

Scope of Works

  • Full roof strip and replacement
  • Natural Welsh slate installation
  • New lead flashings and valleys
  • Chimney repointing and lead work
  • Replacement ridge tiles throughout

Outcome

A premium natural slate roof matching the conservation area character of the street, with a 10-year workmanship guarantee and 25-year manufacturer warranty on the slate.

Failed felt flat roof on a rear extension in Fulham before GRP replacementBefore
New GRP fibreglass flat roof on a rear extension in Fulham after installationAfter
GRP Flat Roofs

GRP Flat Roof — Rear Extension

Fulham, SW6

Replacement of a failed felt flat roof on a 1980s rear kitchen extension in Fulham. The original felt had cracked and blistered extensively, allowing water penetration into the kitchen below. GRP fibreglass was specified as the permanent solution.

Scope of Works

  • Full removal of failed felt system
  • Deck preparation and insulation upgrade
  • GRP fibreglass installation to falls
  • New upstands and trim to all edges
  • Connecting drainage to existing stack

Outcome

A completely watertight GRP flat roof carrying a 25-year manufacturer guarantee. The insulation upgrade also improved the kitchen's thermal performance.

Chimney stack fully repointed in weather-struck style by City Building and Roofing LtdCompleted
Chimney Repairs

Chimney Stack Rebuild — Edwardian Terrace

Chelsea, SW3

Full chimney stack rebuild on an Edwardian terraced house in Chelsea. The existing stack had severe frost damage with open mortar joints throughout. Left unaddressed, the stack posed a risk of partial collapse.

Scope of Works

  • Full scaffold to chimney level
  • Chimney stack demolition and rebuild
  • Matching London stock brick sourcing
  • New lead flashings at stack base
  • Haunching and flaunching to pot bases

Outcome

A safe, structurally sound chimney stack matching the original materials, with new leadwork guaranteeing watertightness for 20+ years.

Damaged flat roof on a commercial office building in Central London before repairBefore
Completed flat roof replacement on a commercial office building in Central LondonAfter
Commercial Roofing

Commercial Flat Roof — Office Building

Central London, EC1

Full replacement of the flat roof on a four-storey office building in Clerkenwell. Access was constrained by the dense urban environment and the building was occupied throughout the works, requiring careful programme planning.

Scope of Works

  • Full roof survey and condition report
  • Phased works programme to minimise disruption
  • Removal and disposal of failed single-ply system
  • EPDM rubber replacement to full roof area
  • Maintenance access hatches and edge safety
  • New insulation to current Part L requirements

Outcome

A modern, highly insulated EPDM roof system installed without disruption to the building's occupants, with a comprehensive defects liability period.

Completed roof terrace construction by City Building and Roofing Ltd in LondonCompleted
Roof Terraces

Roof Terrace — Penthouse Apartment

Westminster, SW1

Design and construction of a premium roof terrace on a Westminster penthouse apartment. The project included structural assessment, waterproofing system installation, hardwood decking, lighting and drainage.

Scope of Works

  • Structural assessment and planning
  • EPDM waterproofing membrane installation
  • Hardwood composite decking layout
  • Concealed LED lighting installation
  • Box gutter drainage to downpipes
  • Privacy screening and planting boxes

Outcome

A beautifully designed and executed roof terrace that transformed the penthouse into a premium entertaining space, with fully guaranteed waterproofing beneath.

Deteriorated roof on a mansion block in Hammersmith before repair programmeBefore
Completed roof repair programme on a mansion block in HammersmithAfter
Roof Repairs

Roof Survey & Repair Programme — Mansion Block

Hammersmith, W6

Comprehensive roof survey and phased repair programme for a leaseholder-managed mansion block in Hammersmith. The survey identified 14 individual defects across the shared roof which were prioritised by urgency.

Scope of Works

  • Full condition survey with photographic report
  • Priority repair to active water ingress points
  • Valley gutter re-lining
  • Ridge and hip tile relaying
  • Flashing repairs to four chimney stacks

Outcome

A prioritised repair programme that resolved all active leaks and provided the management company with a maintenance schedule to protect the building long-term.

Interior renovation works in progress during Chelsea townhouse refurbishmentBefore
Completed interior renovation of Chelsea townhouse by City Building and Roofing LtdAfter
Property Refurbishment

Full Property Refurbishment — Chelsea Townhouse

Chelsea, SW3

Comprehensive end-to-end refurbishment of a four-storey Chelsea townhouse, completed prior to a high-value sale. The project encompassed structural, fabric, mechanical and decorative works throughout the property.

Scope of Works

  • Structural alterations and beam installation
  • Full kitchen replacement with bespoke joinery
  • Two new bathrooms to premium specification
  • Engineered oak flooring throughout
  • Full internal and external redecoration
  • Stucco facade repair and painting

Outcome

A complete transformation to a premium finish that contributed to an above-guide sale price. Completed on time and on budget over a 14-week programme.

Bathroom refurbishment in progress during Kensington flat pre-sale renovationBefore
New kitchen installation in Kensington flat refurbishment by City Building and Roofing LtdAfter
Property Refurbishment

Pre-Sale Refurbishment — Kensington Flat

Kensington, W8

Targeted pre-sale refurbishment of a two-bedroom first-floor flat in Kensington, focused on maximising sale value through kitchen and bathroom upgrades and full internal redecoration.

Scope of Works

  • Kitchen replacement to contemporary spec
  • Full bathroom refurbishment
  • Internal redecoration throughout
  • New engineered timber flooring to reception rooms
  • Electrical safety certificate works

Outcome

A smartly presented flat that generated strong interest on the open market. The refurbishment cost was recovered several times over in the enhanced sale price.

Rising damp affecting walls of a Victorian house in Surrey before treatmentBefore
Damp proofing completed with fresh plaster and DPC injection in Surrey propertyAfter
Damp Proofing

Damp Proofing & Remediation — Victorian House

Surrey

Comprehensive damp investigation and remediation on a Victorian house in Surrey. The property had been suffering from rising damp and penetrating damp to the rear wall for several years, with plaster damage throughout the ground floor.

Scope of Works

  • Full damp survey and diagnosis report
  • Chemical DPC injection to all external walls
  • Failed render removal and salt-resistant replastering
  • External pointing repairs to rear elevation
  • Subfloor ventilation improvement works

Outcome

Complete resolution of the damp problem. A detailed post-treatment report was provided and a guarantee issued on all works.

Kitchen design and installation by City Building and Roofing Ltd in FulhamBefore
New bathroom refurbishment completed in Fulham conversion by City Building and Roofing LtdAfter
Kitchen & Bathroom

Kitchen & Bathroom Refurbishment — Fulham Conversion

Fulham, SW6

Full kitchen and bathroom refurbishment in a converted Victorian terrace in Fulham. The works were carried out between tenancies to strict void period timescales, requiring efficient project management and coordinated trades.

Scope of Works

  • Full kitchen strip-out and replacement
  • New bathroom — full suite replacement
  • Tiling throughout kitchen and bathroom
  • Electrical and plumbing updates
  • Plastering and decorating to both rooms

Outcome

Both rooms completed to a high specification within the 10-day void period programme, allowing re-letting at an improved rental rate.

Deteriorated timber fascias and soffits on a Victorian terrace in Wandsworth before replacementBefore
New uPVC fascias, soffits and aluminium guttering installed on a terrace in WandsworthAfter
Fascias, Soffits & Guttering

Fascias, Soffits & Guttering — Terrace of 6

Wandsworth, SW18

Complete replacement of deteriorating timber fascias, soffits and cast iron guttering on a terrace of six Victorian houses in Wandsworth, commissioned by the freeholder on behalf of all leaseholders.

Scope of Works

  • Scaffold to all six properties
  • Removal of failed timber fascias and soffits
  • uPVC fascia and soffit installation throughout
  • Half-round cast aluminium guttering
  • New ogee rainwater downpipes in matching finish

Outcome

Watertight, maintenance-free fascias and guttering across all six properties, significantly improving the appearance and protecting the buildings' fabric.

Commercial Building

Building Refurbishment — Commercial Office

Central London, WC1

Office refurbishment for a professional services firm in Bloomsbury. The project updated a dated two-floor office suite to a modern, open-plan working environment, carried out over a weekend and evening programme to prevent business disruption.

Scope of Works

  • Full strip-out of existing partition walls
  • Open-plan layout with new partitions
  • Suspended ceiling and LED lighting installation
  • Flooring replacement throughout
  • Full internal redecoration
  • Accessibility improvements

Outcome

A modern, professional office environment delivered on a strict schedule, with all works completed before business resumed on the Monday morning.

Project Photo Gallery

Genuine site photography from damp proofing, gutter, brickwork, flat roof and refurbishment projects completed across London and Surrey.

Brickwork and external wall before restoration in London by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Brickwork before — London
Brickwork and external wall after restoration in London by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Brickwork after — London
Damp proofing installation London — chemical damp course injection by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Damp proofing installation London
Damp course injection completed in a London property by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Damp course injection London
Damp proofing project after treatment in London by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Damp proofing after — London
Rising damp on internal wall before damp proofing treatment by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Damp proofing before — London
Leaky gutter repair carried out in London by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Gutter repair London
Gutter cleaning and repair on a London terraced property by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Gutter repair London
Gutter, fascia and soffit replacement after photo in Surrey by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Gutter replacement Surrey
Old fascia, soffit and guttering before replacement in Surrey by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Fascia & soffit before — Surrey
New fascias, soffits and guttering installed by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Fascia, soffit & guttering — completed
Roof repair work London on a pitched roof by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Roof repair London
Pitched roof repair before image — London by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Roof repair before — London
Roof refurbishment after image on a London property by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Roof refurbishment after — London
Roof refurbishment before image on a London property by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Roof refurbishment before — London
New roof installation in progress on a London property by City Building and Roofing Ltd
New roof installation London
New roof works on a London terraced house by City Building and Roofing Ltd
New roof — London terrace
Flat roof repair and installation London by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Flat roof London / Surrey
Flat roof installation specialists London by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Flat roof installation London
Felt roofing project London by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Felt roofing London
Three-layer felt roofing London by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Felt roofing London
Velux roof window installation completed by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Velux roof window — London
Velux roof window before installation by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Velux roof window — before
Interior renovation project completed by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Interior renovation London
Exterior painting project before completion by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Exterior painting — London
Premium roof terrace built in London by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Roof terrace — London
Surrey roof repairs by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Roof repairs — Surrey
Brickwork before pointing and restoration by City Building and Roofing Ltd
Brickwork before — London

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Projects Completed

£5m

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10+

Years Experience

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