Trusted Roofing In Tunbridge Wells
Period property specialists working across Royal Tunbridge Wells — from Victorian terraces in the town centre to modern homes on the edge of the common.
- Conservation area and listed building experience
- Reclaimed clay tiles and lime mortar matched to your roof
- Free roof survey and a written, itemised quote
- Guild of Master Craftsmen · Checkatrade 9.98 · fully insured
We Know Tunbridge Wells Roofs
Most homes here are period — Victorian terraces, Georgian townhouses, Edwardian villas — and they need a different approach from a modern estate. Put the wrong tile or the wrong mortar on one and it shows from the street. In a conservation area, it can mean doing the job twice.
We keep reclaimed clay tiles and slate in stock so repairs blend in instead of standing out, and we have worked on enough properties around the town to know what is behind the covering before we lift it.
Not sure what your roof needs? We will come and look, show you photos of what we find, and tell you straight — including if it can wait.
Common Roof Problems in Tunbridge Wells
These are the four we get called out to most often here, and what usually causes them.
Water getting in along the ridge
Victorian ridge tiles were bedded in lime mortar. After 80 to 100 years it crumbles and the ridge stops shedding water.
Chimneys & Repointing→
Slates sliding off one at a time
Nail sickness on Georgian slate. The slate is usually still sound — it is the iron nails behind it that have rusted through.
Pitched Roofing→
Damp patch beside a dormer or chimney
Almost always tired lead rather than the roof covering. Old lead patched with sealant instead of re-dressed will keep letting water past.
Leadwork & Flashing→
Clay tiles flaking and splitting
A century of frost delaminating clay plain tiles. The skill is sourcing reclaimed tiles that match so the repair does not show.
Pitched Roofing→Not sure which one you've got? We'll tell you straight — including when it doesn't need fixing yet.
Book a Free Roof CheckOur Services in Tunbridge Wells
Pitched Roofing
Clay tile and slate repairs, retiling and sympathetic re-roofs for period properties.
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Chimney stack repointing in lime mortar, flaunching repairs and rebuilds.
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Leadwork & Flashing
Traditional sand-cast leadwork for dormers, valleys, abutments and chimney flashings.
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New Roofs
Full roof replacements in materials sympathetic to period and conservation area homes.
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Guttering
Cast iron, aluminium and UPVC guttering — repair, replacement and heritage-style systems.
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Fascia, Soffits & Bargeboards
Fascia and soffit replacement, including timber restoration on period properties.
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Book your free survey
Call us or fill in the form. We will arrange a time that suits you — evenings and Saturday mornings included.
We get up and look properly
On the roof or up with the drone. You get photos of anything we find, so you can see it for yourself rather than take our word for it.
A fixed written quote
Itemised, by email, usually within 48 hours. No doorstep pricing, no pressure, and no charge for the survey.
We do the work
Scaffolding where the job needs it, driveways and borders sheeted, and the roof left watertight every evening.
Guaranteed in writing
12 months minimum on repairs and up to 20 years on a new roof, backed by the Guild of Master Craftsmen.
Book your free survey
Call us or fill in the form. We will arrange a time that suits you — evenings and Saturday mornings included.
We get up and look properly
On the roof or up with the drone. You get photos of anything we find, so you can see it for yourself rather than take our word for it.
A fixed written quote
Itemised, by email, usually within 48 hours. No doorstep pricing, no pressure, and no charge for the survey.
We do the work
Scaffolding where the job needs it, driveways and borders sheeted, and the roof left watertight every evening.
Guaranteed in writing
12 months minimum on repairs and up to 20 years on a new roof, backed by the Guild of Master Craftsmen.
What Roof Repairs Cost in Tunbridge Wells
Typical price range
£150 – £900
VAT may apply depending on the project
Factors that affect the price:
- 1Whether we can match your existing tiles or need to source reclaimed ones
- 2Access — terraced streets often need scaffolding rather than ladders
- 3Whether the battens and felt underneath are still sound
- 4Conservation area requirements on materials and finish
That range covers most repair work — slipped tiles, ridge repointing, flashing and gutter jobs. A full re-roof on a Tunbridge Wells terrace in reclaimed clay usually falls between £8,000 and £14,000. Every quote is free, fixed and itemised, so you know the price before we start.
What Our Customers Say
Verified Google ReviewsHelen P.
The team from Radiant Roofing did an excellent job on our roof. They were professional, tidy, and did a great job with care and attention. We could not recommend them highly enough.
Keith T.
Radiant re-felted, battened and tiled our roof. The guys were totally professional from start to finish. They kept me updated throughout and were open to discussing options. The team grafted hard to deliver a fantastic end result at a competitive price.
Kate T.
Charles, Cameron and the lads were really professional. They were easy to work with, great comms. They carried out a full reroof of our detached property. The work was completed promptly and for a great price. Would definitely recommend.
Areas We Cover Around Tunbridge Wells
We cover TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4and the surrounding villages. Don't see your street? Give us a call — we almost certainly cover it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Costs depend on the scope of work and the materials involved. Minor tile repairs typically range from £150 to £400. Ridge tile repointing with lime mortar on a Victorian terrace costs around £400 to £900. A full re-roof using reclaimed clay tiles for a mid-terrace property in the conservation area usually falls between £8,000 and £14,000. We provide detailed, itemised quotes after a free roof survey so there are no surprises.
Yes. We regularly work on properties within the Tunbridge Wells Conservation Area and understand the requirements for sympathetic material selection. We use reclaimed clay tiles, natural slate, lime mortar and traditional sand-cast lead where required. We can advise on which materials will satisfy conservation guidelines and help you navigate any planning requirements before work begins.
In most cases, yes. We carry a stock of reclaimed Kent peg tiles, clay plain tiles and other traditional types. For less common profiles we work with specialist reclamation yards across Kent and Sussex to source matching tiles. Where an exact match is not possible we can advise on the closest modern equivalent that will blend with the existing roof rather than stand out from it.
A typical Victorian mid-terrace re-roof takes between 5 and 8 working days depending on the property size, the weather, and whether any structural repairs are needed to battens or rafters. Scaffolding usually goes up the day before work starts. We always aim to get the property watertight before leaving site each evening.
All of Royal Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding villages — Southborough, High Brooms, Rusthall, Langton Green, Speldhurst, Bidborough, Pembury, Frant, Hawkenbury, Broadwater Down, St John's and Culverden. We cover the TN1, TN2, TN3 and TN4 postcodes, and we are in the town regularly.
All repair work carries a minimum 12-month workmanship guarantee. Full re-roofs and new roof installations come with a 10 to 20 year guarantee depending on the materials and system used. We are members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Checkatrade-vetted with a 9.98 rating, and fully insured.
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Looking for a free quote? Just fill in the form below, and we'll take care of the rest!
Contact Information:
Mobile (24/7): 07753 165 005
Landline (Office Hours): 01892 356 967
Email: contact@radiantroofing.co.uk
Head Office:
Address:
Alpha House
Crowborough Hill
Crowborough
TN6 2EG
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday: Closed (mobile still available)
Our Mobile and Email is available 24/7
