Roofing & Contracting
across Romford and Essex
Tiled and flat roofs, roof repairs, chimneys, fascias, extensions and dormers — surveyed properly, quoted free, and finished to a standard you can point at.
13+ Years Experience
Over a decade of professional roofing and contracting across Essex
Registered & Insured
W Martin Roofing & Contractors Ltd — Companies House no. 16283552
Quality Guaranteed
High-quality workmanship and materials on every single project
One Team Throughout
The people who quote your job are the people who do it
What we do
Every kind of roofing plus the building work around it — one team, one point of contact, from a handful of slipped tiles to a full extension.
Why people use us
Surveyed, not guessed
We get onto the roof or properly inspect it before quoting. No doorstep pricing, no numbers plucked from the pavement.
One team throughout
The people who quote the job are the people who do it. No subcontracting it out and hoping.
Insurance work handled
Storm damage claims are routine for us — we provide the written reports and photographs insurers ask for.
Essex’s Trusted Roofing & Contracting Specialists
W Martin Roofing & Contractors Ltd provides roofing and contracting services across Romford, Essex and East London. Will has over 13 years’ hands-on experience on the roofs; the limited company was registered in 2025 to put that work on a proper footing.
Whether it is a handful of slipped tiles, a leaking flat roof, a full re-roof or a house extension, we survey it properly, quote it in writing, and the same team sees it through. No call centre, no salesman, no doorstep pricing.
Recent work
A look at jobs we have finished across Essex. Swipe or scroll across.
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Before & after
The bit that matters — what it looked like, and what we left behind.
Storm-damaged roof stripped and re-roofed
Failed felt replaced with EPDM rubber
Victorian property re-roofed in natural slate
Commercial flat roof renewed
What a roof is actually made of
Most roofing quotes only talk about the tiles. The layers underneath are what decide whether it leaks.
Cutaway of a pitched tiled roof: tiles, battens, breather membrane, rafters and insulation, with the fascia, soffit and gutter detail at the eaves.
What people say
Real reviews from customers, as they come in.
We would rather show none than make any up. If we have worked on your roof, yours would be the first — it takes about thirty seconds.
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Had work done by us?
Thirty seconds of your time genuinely helps a small family firm. Whichever is easiest — no account, no forms.
How a job runs
Five steps, no surprises in the middle.
From first call to sign-off: call or WhatsApp a photo, free survey, fixed written quote, the work, then guarantee and clean-up.
Signs your roof needs looking at
Most of the expensive jobs we do started as something small that got left. If you can see any of these from the ground, it is worth a look now rather than after the next storm.
Slipped or missing tiles
A gap in the tiles lets water straight onto the felt. Felt is not a roof — it buys you months, not years.
Damp patches on upstairs ceilings
Staining, bubbling paint or a musty smell in a bedroom usually means water has been getting in for a while.
Moss and heavy debris
Moss holds water against the tiles and blocks the gutters. In a frost it lifts the tiles apart.
Sagging roof line
A dip or wave along the ridge can mean the timbers underneath have taken on water. Do not leave this one.
Cracked mortar on the chimney
Chimneys are the most common leak we trace. Failed pointing or flashing lets water run down inside the wall.
Water running down the wall
Usually blocked or split guttering. Cheap to fix now; expensive once it has soaked the brickwork.
Send us a photo on WhatsApp. We will tell you honestly whether it needs doing now, can wait, or is nothing to worry about — no charge and no one turning up on your doorstep.
Areas we cover
Based in Romford, working across Essex and East London within roughly 30 miles.
How it works
No mystery, no pressure, and no surprises on the invoice.
We survey it properly
We get onto the roof or inspect it properly. No pricing from the pavement, no guesswork.
You get it in writing
A fixed, itemised quote so you can see exactly what is and is not included. No obligation.
The same team does the work
The people who quoted it turn up and do it. Nothing gets subcontracted out.
We clear up and back it
Site swept, waste gone, and we stand behind the work afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new roof cost in Essex?
A full re-roof on a typical semi-detached house in Essex usually runs £5,000-£9,000 depending on size, pitch, tile type and whether scaffolding is needed. Smaller repairs start from a couple of hundred pounds. Every quote is free, fixed and itemised, and we survey the roof before pricing rather than guessing from the ground.
Do you do emergency roof repairs?
Yes. We handle emergency call-outs for storm damage and active leaks across Essex. If water is coming in, call us and we will get someone out to make it safe and watertight as quickly as we can.
How long does a flat roof last?
A properly installed EPDM rubber roof should last 25-30 years, and GRP fibreglass around 25 years. Traditional felt is closer to 10-15 years. We fit EPDM and GRP as standard because the whole-life cost is lower even though the up-front price is a little higher.
Do you work with insurance claims?
Yes, we regularly carry out insurance-approved storm damage repairs and provide the written reports and photographs insurers ask for. If you are making a claim, tell us at the survey and we will document everything properly from the start.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Romford and work across Essex and East London within roughly a 30-mile radius, including Ilford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Basildon, Grays, Dartford, Stratford, Harlow, Southend-on-Sea, Thurrock and Hornchurch.
Are you insured and accredited?
Yes, fully insured — public liability and employer's liability. W Martin Roofing & Contractors Ltd is registered in England and Wales, company no. 16283552, and you can check that yourself on the Companies House register. Ask to see the insurance certificates at the survey; any decent roofer will show you.
Will you give me a free quote?
Always. We come out, get onto or properly inspect the roof, and give you a written, itemised quote with no obligation and no hidden costs. We do not do pressure selling and we do not price on the doorstep.
How long does a re-roof take?
A typical house re-roof takes 3-7 days depending on size and weather, plus scaffolding time either side. We give you a realistic schedule with the quote and tell you straight if rain is likely to move it.
Can you match my existing tiles?
Usually, yes. For repairs and extensions we source matching tiles or reclaimed ones so the work blends in. On period properties this matters a lot and we take the time to get it right.
Ready for a free, no-obligation quote?
Call us or send a photo on WhatsApp and we will tell you what is involved and what it costs.