Clay plain tiles
Small-format tiles that suit period properties and complex roof shapes; they weather beautifully.
New roofs · Guildford, Surrey
Tile Roofing in Guildford
Tiles cover the majority of roofs in and around Guildford, from small clay plain tiles on the older terraces to large concrete interlockings across the post-war estates. Each profile has its own fixing pattern, minimum pitch and detailing requirements.
We lay and repair tiled roofs to those requirements, using dry-fix systems at ridge, hip and verge where it will reduce future maintenance.
5-star rated on Google · 15+ years roofing in Guildford
15+ Years' Experience
Roofing across Guildford and Surrey
5-Star Rated on Google
Rated five stars by local homeowners
Local Guildford Roofers
Based in Guildford, covering the surrounding towns
Free Quotations
Written quotes with no obligation
What it involves
What our tile roofing work covers
- Selecting a profile and colour that suits the property and the street.
- Setting battens to the correct gauge for the tile and pitch.
- Fixing to the manufacturer's specification, including clips at exposed areas.
- Dry-fix ridge, hip and verge systems in place of mortar where appropriate.
- Valleys, soakers and abutment leadwork formed on site.
Problems customers bring to us
- Spalling and delaminating concrete tiles.
- Failed mortar bedding at ridge and verge.
- Cracked tiles from foot traffic or frost.
- Tiles laid below their minimum pitch on shallow extensions.
Signs the work may be needed
- Colour loss and surface erosion across a concrete tiled roof.
- Mortar dropping out along the verge.
- Damp appearing at the gable end.
- Tiles rattling or moving in the wind.
Our process
How the job runs, start to finish
- Step 1
Assessment
The existing tile is identified, the pitch measured, and exposure considered.
- Step 2
Quotation
Written pricing including access, fixings and all ridge, hip and verge detailing.
- Step 3
Installation
Tiles set out and fixed properly, with dry-fix components where specified.
- Step 4
Handover
The roof is checked over, the site cleared, and the specification confirmed in writing.
Options
Materials and systems we work with
Clay pantiles
A single-lap profile with strong shadow lines and a traditional appearance.
Concrete interlocking
Efficient and economical, with profiles that match a great many existing Surrey roofs.
Why Guildford Roofing Co.
Experience, not guesswork
- Over 15+ years working on roofs across Guildford and the surrounding towns of Surrey.
- Five-star rated on Google by local homeowners.
- Free, written, itemised quotations — you see exactly what is included.
- Straight answers: if a repair is the better option than a replacement, we will say so.
- Sites left clean, with all waste removed.
Local context
Tile Roofing in Guildford
Clay plain tiles are common on the older streets around the town centre and Stoughton, while much of the later housing across Burpham, Park Barn and the larger estates uses concrete interlocking tiles. Matching what is already there matters when only part of a roof is being renewed.
Completed work
Related roofing projects
Residential
Clay Tiled Roof Renewal
A worn and heavily mossed roof stripped and renewed in clay tiles, with the chimney repointed and all leadwork replaced.
Residential
Interlocking Concrete Tile Re-roof
A full strip and re-roof in interlocking concrete tiles, finished with a mechanically fixed dry ridge and new roofline.
FAQs
Tile Roofing questions
- Clay holds its colour and appearance for longer; concrete costs less and is quicker to lay. The right answer depends on the property and the budget.
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Complete new roofs — stripped back, re-battened, breathable membrane, and a covering chosen to suit the property.
Roof Tile Replacement
Slipped, cracked and missing tiles replaced with matched materials and fixed properly — not wedged in or sealed over.
Pitched Roofing
Hipped, gabled and dormered pitched roofs built and repaired, including the junctions where most roofs actually fail.
Roof Replacement
Full re-roofing where repairs no longer make sense — stripped back, timbers checked, and rebuilt to a modern specification.
Get a free quote for tile roofing
Call 07418 603150 and tell us a little about the roof — we will arrange a proper look and a written quotation. If it is urgent, say so and we will prioritise it.
Get a free roofing quotation
Tell us what the roof is doing and we will take a proper look. Written quotations, no obligation, no sales pressure.