Pitched Roofing Contractors - London & South East
High-Quality Tiling, Slating & Leadwork for Commercial and Public Sector Projects
DL Jones Roofing Services has been delivering pitched roofing installations and replacement programmes across London and the South East since 1987. Based in South Croydon, our experienced pitched roofing teams work daily across London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, and Essex – delivering slate and tile roof replacements for housing associations, local authorities, schools, block management companies, and private residential and commercial clients.
Pitched roofing on social housing and public sector buildings is a major capital investment – one that requires careful material specification, thorough structural assessment, accurate programming, and sensitive resident management. DL Jones understands the procurement frameworks, compliance requirements, and site management disciplines that public sector and housing clients depend on.
Whether you are planning a single roof replacement or a multi-building estate programme, our team provides the survey, specification, quotation, and delivery that gives you complete confidence from start to finish. For a full overview of our flat roofing capability, see our flat roofing services page.
What We Deliver
Full roof replacements & structural upgrades
Skilled installation across all slate and tile types
Heritage-compliant leadwork and chimney repairs
Commercial-grade skylight and Velux window fitting
Safe and scaffolded working environments
Core Services
Slating & Tiling
We install and replace all natural and man-made slates, clay tiles, concrete tiles, and interlocking systems – on new build projects, planned replacement programmes, and emergency repairs. All slating and tiling work is carried out in compliance with BS 5534 (the British Standard for slating and tiling) and uses correctly specified underlay, batten, and fixings for the material and exposure zone. As approved Bauder contractors, we also install flat-to-pitched hybrid systems where roofs incorporate both elements.
We work regularly on housing estate programmes for housing associations and local authorities across London and the South East, delivering phased replacement programmes that minimise disruption to residents while completing works efficiently within planned budgets and programmes.
Ideal for: Schools, housing blocks, local authority buildings, heritage refurbishments.
Leadwork & Detailing
Ideal for: Conservation areas, listed buildings, technical detailing on public buildings.
Chimney Works
We repoint, rebuild, or safely remove redundant chimney stacks – ensuring the surrounding roof structure is protected, compliant with fire regulations, and correctly weatherproofed. Chimney repointing and repair is one of the most frequent sources of water ingress on older housing stock, particularly pre-1970s local authority and housing association properties. We assess each stack individually and specify only the works that are genuinely required – repointing where the structure is sound, partial or full rebuild where it is not.
Ideal for: Period refurbishments, public housing projects, or when repurposing older buildings.
Skylights & Rooflights
Ideal for: School refurbishments, loft conversions, and commercial retrofits.
Velux Window Installations
We are experienced Velux window installers, delivering watertight, thermally compliant Velux installations in pitched roofs across all building types. Our Velux installations include full integration with the surrounding tile or slate covering, correct lead soaker and flashing detailing to Velux’s specification, and compliance with current Part L energy performance requirements.
Velux window installation is particularly in demand on school refurbishments, loft conversions in social housing, and period residential properties where improving natural light and ventilation without altering the roofline is a planning requirement
Why Choose DL Jones for Pitched Roofing?
Experienced team with public-sector project knowledge
Manufacturer-approved materials and trained installers
Fully compliant with British Standards and building regs
Transparent quotations and lifecycle-based advice
Specialists in large-scale and heritage roofing
Precision Craftsmanship
Sectors We Work With
The Roof Structure: What Lies Beneath Matters
Pitched roof replacement is not simply a matter of removing old tiles and installing new ones. The condition of the underlying structure – the rafters, ridge board, purlins, wall plates, and any timber boarding – must be thoroughly assessed before specification and pricing. In older housing stock built before the 1970s, a significant proportion of the roof timber may be in poor condition due to age, beetle infestation, dry rot, or the ingress of water through the failing covering.
At DL Jones, every pitched roofing project begins with a thorough structural assessment as part of our roof surveys and reports process. We identify and specify all required timber repairs and replacements as part of the project scope from the outset – not as subsequent variations that inflate cost and disrupt programme. This transparent approach protects our clients from unexpected costs and delays, and is particularly valued by housing associations and local authorities who need accurate budgets and programmes before committing to major works.
Pitched Roofing Across London & the South East
Our pitched roofing teams operate daily from our South Croydon base, covering the full London and South East region. We deliver slate and tile roof replacements and repairs across all London boroughs – including Croydon, Bromley, Sutton, Lewisham, Greenwich, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, and Kingston upon Thames – as well as throughout Surrey, Kent, Sussex, and Essex.
Whether you are a housing officer managing an estate programme in South London, a school facilities manager planning a summer re-roofing project in Surrey, or a private homeowner requiring a heritage slate replacement in Kent – our team covers your area. Call 020 8657 0734 or request a free roof survey to discuss your project.
Let’s Talk About Your Roofing Needs
Whether you’re managing a housing portfolio, overseeing public buildings, or need urgent repairs to your property, we’re ready to help. Get in touch with our expert team today.
What Our Clients Say
We’re proud of our reputation and the trust we’ve earned from local authorities, commercial clients, and homeowners alike. Our customers consistently recommend us for our high standards, clear communication, and hassle-free service.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Planning a Pitched Roof Replacement?
Whether you are managing a housing estate programme, planning a school re-roofing during the summer holidays, or specifying a heritage slate roof for a listed building – our team covers all of London and the South East. The first step is always a thorough roof condition survey – call 020 8657 0734 or request a free survey online and we will provide a clear, itemised written quotation with no obligation