Which parts of Amersham do you actually work in?

All of it — HP7 and surrounding postcodes. That includes Old Amersham, Amersham-on-the-Hill, Little Chalfont, Coleshill. We're also in chalfont st peter, beaconsfield and chalfont st giles most weeks.

Will you match the existing Old Amersham aesthetic?

Where the brief is sympathetic restoration — yes, like-for-like is the default. We bring sample boards to the site visit so you see actual colour and profile, not a brochure photo.

Does this material suit Amersham properties?

For most Amersham homes around Amersham-on-the-Hill the answer is yes; we'll confirm on the site visit and recommend an alternative if the roof structure or pitch isn't suited.

What's your busiest time of year in Amersham?

Autumn and early spring — after the first A404-corridor storms expose weak spots. Book HP7 surveys 2-4 weeks ahead during those windows.

Any planning issues in Amersham?

Buckinghamshire Council is the relevant authority. Properties near Amersham-on-the-Hill may have conservation considerations — we've worked through that process locally.

Service

Felt Roof Replacement — Torch-On

Old felt extensions and garage roofs from the 70s and 80s are mostly past it. We replace with modern three-layer torch-on systems — or upgrade to EPDM if the budget allows.

Three-layer torch-on system
20-year manufacturer guarantee
Cap sheet, underlay & vapour barrier
New drips & verge trims
Warm-deck insulation upgrade option
EPDM upgrade quote alongside

Why old felt fails when it does

Felt is UV-degrading. The mineral cap protects it for 15–20 years, then the bitumen oxidises, hairline cracks open, and the next wet winter you have splits along the bond lines. Patching at that point is a holding measure.

What a modern torch-on system looks like

Vapour control layer pin-fixed to the deck, full-bond underlay, high-performance mineral cap sheet — properly lapped, with new GRP drips and code-4 lead upstand at any abutment. 20-year warranties standard.

FAQs

Felt or EPDM?+

Both valid. Felt is cheaper upfront (~£75–£110/m² vs £100–£140 for EPDM) and torch-on gives 20+ years. EPDM gives 40+ years with no seams.

Can you reuse the existing deck?+

If it's sound (no soft spots, no rot) yes — we strip, check, and overlay with the new system. Any soft boards get replaced first.

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