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Expert Tiling & Slating in London
Smart Roofing London delivers high-quality tiling and slating services with precision and care. Our skilled team ensures a durable, weather-resistant finish that enhances your roof’s look and lifespan. Quality craftsmanship, long-lasting results — guaranteed.
We work with a wide range of slate and tile options to match your property’s style, whether you’re restoring a heritage roof or upgrading a modern home. From full roof installations to targeted repairs, we handle every project with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
Reason For Choosing Us
Smart Roofing London
⦿ A trusted family business built on values and reliability.
⦿ 15-year guarantee with official certification for your peace of mind.
⦿ Committed to sustainability & eco-friendly solutions for a better future.
We blend modern roofing techniques with years of experience to deliver reliable, high-quality results. From small repairs to full replacements, our skilled team works with care, using top-grade materials and honest advice — because your roof deserves the best.
Quality Material
Premium materials for strong, lasting roofs—quality first, always.
Fully Insured
Professional roofing with full safety and assurance — your trust, our priority.
Guarantee
Quality Guaranteed. Durable roofs, expert repairs—no extra cost if issues arise.
Our Services
Process
- Preparation:Clean, level, and smooth the surface by removing old materials, filling cracks, sanding, and vacuuming up dust. For floors, install a durable, dust-free tile underlayment by scoring, snapping, and securing with corrosion-protected screws.
- Layout:Mark the center of the area with a chalk line and perform a “dry layout” to visualize the tile placement and ensure even spacing.
- Adhesive Application:Mix the tile adhesive according to the manufacturer’s instructions and apply it to a small, manageable section of the prepared surface using a notched trowel.
- Tile Installation:Press tiles firmly into the adhesive, using tile spacers to maintain consistent gaps for grouting and ensuring tiles are level.
- Cutting:Measure, mark, and cut tiles as needed to fit around obstacles or edges using a tile cutter or wet saw, wearing safety goggles.
- Curing and Grouting:Allow the adhesive to cure for the time specified by the manufacturer, typically 24 hours.
- Finishing:Once cured, apply grout to the gaps between tiles using a 45-degree motion to fill the joints deeply. Clean excess grout with a damp sponge, and apply silicone sealant to corners.
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- Surface Preparation:Install underlayment and batten boards to ensure correct vertical and horizontal spacing for the slates.
- Starter Course:Begin with a starter course of half-width or “slate and a half” slates at the eave for waterproofing, followed by full-width eave slates with appropriate gaps.
- Brick Bond Pattern:Install successive rows of full slates, overlapping the previous row in a staggered “brick bond” pattern.
- Mechanical Fastening:Mechanically fasten the slates to the battens with nails, ensuring the nails just touch the slate without being hammered too far in.
- Valleys and Flashing:Install lead or other flashing materials in the roof valleys and at wall abutments for waterproofing.
- Top and Ridge Finish:Finish the roof with smaller half-height slates at the top, and install ridge tiles with a recommended overlap onto the slates.