Homes and roofs in South Kensington
South Kensington is dominated by tall white stucco terraces and garden squares from the mid nineteenth century, with red-brick mansion blocks around the museums. Most houses are divided into flats, and the roofs are shallow slate behind parapets with mansards, roof terraces and lift overruns added over time.
Roofing work most asked for in South Kensington
Most South Kensington calls come from flat owners and managing agents: slate and lead repairs behind parapets, gutter relining, roof terrace rebuilds, mansard repairs and chimney stack repointing.
The faults we fix on South Kensington roofs
In South Kensington the problems are hidden: worn coverings under roof terraces, split lead in parapet gutters, tired mansard slates and stacks shared by several flats. Leaks often show two floors down from the fault, which is why we trace them on the roof.
What your free survey in South Kensington checks
A South Kensington survey looks at the slopes behind the stucco parapets, the parapet gutters and outlets, the mansard and roof terrace coverings, the access hatches and the stacks. We report to the owner or agent in writing with photos of each item.
Weather and exposure
The tall white stucco terraces of SW7 put their roofs well above the street, open to wind and rain. Parapet gutters collect leaves from the garden squares, and roof terraces built over old roofs hide the coverings that need checking.
Streets and postcodes we cover
We cover South Kensington across SW7, including Onslow Square, Queen's Gate, Thurloe Square, Cranley Gardens, Harrington Road and the streets around the museums.
Access and planning
With most buildings split into flats, we work with the managing agent or residents' company, plan access through the building or by scaffold, and keep common parts protected.
