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A newly completed dark tiled roof and brick chimney against a blue sky in Bristol
Fishponds based · Bristol wide

Roofing Company in Fishponds, Bristol

New roofs, roof repairs, flat roofing and guttering — from a local roofer based on Sheppard Road in Fishponds, working right across Bristol. Free, no-obligation quotations and a written price before we start.

  • Free roof surveys & quotations
  • All work guaranteed
  • Scaffolding & waste included
Work guaranteed
Our workmanship is guaranteed and material warranties are passed on to you.
Free quotations
Free site surveys and written, itemised quotations with no obligation.
Emergency repairs
Water coming in? Call us and we will get out to make the roof safe.
Local to Fishponds
Based on Sheppard Road, BS16 — covering the whole of Bristol.
What we do

Roofing Services Across Bristol

Whatever is going on up there, it is almost certainly something we handle every week. Every job starts with a proper look at the roof and a clear written price.

A newly installed dark grey tiled roof on a Bristol houseNew Roofing

New Roofs & Re-Roofing

Full new roof installations and complete re-roofs in slate, concrete and clay tile — pitched, lean-to and hipped.

  • Slate, clay and concrete tile
  • Pitched, hipped and lean-to
  • Scaffolding arranged for you
  • All waste cleared on completion
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Slipped and broken clay roof tiles in need of repairRepairs

Roof Repairs & Leaks

Leaks, slipped tiles, storm damage and emergency call-outs — traced properly and fixed first time.

  • Leak tracing and diagnosis
  • Slipped and broken tiles
  • Storm and wind damage
  • Emergency call-outs available
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A grey GRP fibreglass flat roof fitted to a brick extensionFlat Roofing

Flat Roofs & GRP

GRP fibreglass, felt and single-ply flat roofing for extensions, garages, dormers and porches.

  • GRP fibreglass systems
  • High-performance felt
  • Garages, porches and extensions
  • Flat roof repairs and overlays
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A damaged cast iron gutter and downpipe needing replacementGuttering

Fascias, Soffits & Guttering

UPVC fascias, soffits and gutters — new installations, replacements and leaking gutter repairs.

  • UPVC fascias and soffits
  • New and replacement guttering
  • Leaking gutter repairs
  • Colour matched to your property
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Lead flashing fitted around a repointed brick chimney stackLead Work

Chimney Stacks & Lead Work

Chimney repointing and rebuilds, lead flashings, valleys and gullies — the details that stop most leaks.

  • Chimney repointing and rebuilds
  • Lead flashings and soakers
  • Valleys and gullies
  • Chimney removal and capping
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Ridge tiles being re-bedded along the apex of a tiled roofTiling

Roof Tiling & Ridge Work

Re-tiling, ridge re-bedding and dry-fix systems — plus new felt and battens where the roof needs it.

  • Re-tiling and tile replacement
  • Ridge re-bedding and dry-fix
  • Breathable membrane and battens
  • Slate and clay tile matching
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Scaffolding erected around a Bristol house during a full re-roof
Fishponds BS16Our base — and the area we know best
Why SJL

A Local Roofer, Not a Call Centre

When you ring SJL Bristol Roofing you get the people who will actually be on your roof. We are based on Sheppard Road in Fishponds, so the streets we work on are the streets we live around — and that tends to concentrate the mind about doing a tidy job.

  • We look before we price. For anything beyond a small repair we get up on the roof rather than quoting from the pavement.
  • Written, itemised quotations. Scaffolding and waste removal are in the price, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not on the quote.
  • Honest advice about repair vs replace. Most leaks are a repair. We will say so when that is the case.
  • We clear up. Every bit of waste leaves with us and the property is left clean.
More about us
A finished new tiled roof with neatly bedded ridge tiles on a Bristol property
New roofing

New Roofs & Complete Re-Roofs

New roofing is the work we are asked for most often, and it is the job that makes the biggest difference to a property. A full re-roof puts right everything a run of patch repairs cannot: perished felt, rotten battens, tired flashings and a covering that has simply come to the end of its life.

  • Slate, clay and concrete tile — pitched, hipped, lean-to and non-standard roofs.
  • Modern breathable membrane and new treated battens as standard, not laid over failed underlay.
  • Dry-fix ridges and verges where they suit the roof, so there is no mortar to crack and wash out.
  • Scaffolding arranged and booked in as part of the job.

A new roof keeps the building properly waterproofed, cuts the risk of future leaks, improves how the property looks and adds to what it is worth. If you are weighing up whether a repair will do, ask us — we will give you a straight answer.

New roof details
How it works

From First Call to Finished Roof

No pressure, no sales visit, no surprises on the invoice.

Get in touch

Call or send the callback form with a few details about the roof and where you are. We will come back to you quickly.

Free roof survey

We come out, get up and look at the roof properly, and work out what is actually wrong rather than guessing from the ground.

Written quotation

You get a clear, itemised quotation with no obligation — including scaffolding and waste removal, so nothing lands on you later.

The work, done tidily

We turn up when we say, keep you posted as the job runs, and take every bit of waste away with us when we finish.

Recent work

Roofing Jobs Around Bristol

A few photographs from our own jobs — new roofs, flat roofing, chimney and lead work.

Scaffolding up for a full re-roof on a Bristol semi-detached property
Scaffolding up for a full re-roof on a Bristol semi-detached property
Completed dark tiled roof and repointed chimney stack
Completed dark tiled roof and repointed chimney stack
GRP fibreglass flat roof laid to a first-floor balcony
GRP fibreglass flat roof laid to a first-floor balcony
Storm-damaged chimney stack with loose brickwork before repair
Storm-damaged chimney stack with loose brickwork before repair
New tiled roof finished with grey UPVC fascia and guttering
New tiled roof finished with grey UPVC fascia and guttering
Breathable roofing membrane being laid over new treated battens
Breathable roofing membrane being laid over new treated battens
New flat roof deck boarded out and edge-trimmed ready for covering
New flat roof deck boarded out and edge-trimmed ready for covering
Replacement lead work dressed into a roof valley
Replacement lead work dressed into a roof valley
Where we work

Roofers Covering Fishponds & Bristol

Fishponds is our home patch, and from there we cover the whole of Bristol and the South Gloucestershire edge — Downend, Staple Hill, Frenchay, Kingswood, Mangotsfield, Emersons Green, Eastville, St George, Keynsham, Filton, Horfield, Redland, Clifton and everywhere between.

If your postcode is not on the list it is still worth asking. We will tell you straight away whether we can get to you.

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Questions

Roofing FAQs

The things people in Fishponds and around Bristol ask us most often.

Which areas does your roofing company cover around Fishponds?

We are based on Sheppard Road in Fishponds and cover the whole of Bristol from there. That includes Downend, Staple Hill, Frenchay, Stapleton, Mangotsfield and Emersons Green in BS16, plus Eastville, Speedwell and St George in BS5, Kingswood and Hanham in BS15, and out to Keynsham, Filton, Horfield, Redland and Clifton. If you are not sure whether we reach you, call and ask.

How much does a new roof cost in Bristol?

It depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the covering you choose, how much timber needs replacing once the old roof is off, and whether scaffolding is straightforward. That is why we do not publish a price list. We will come out, look at the roof properly and give you a written, no-obligation quotation with everything itemised, so you can compare it fairly against anyone else's.

Do you charge for quotations and roof surveys?

No. Quotations and site surveys are free and come with no obligation. For anything more involved than a small repair we will get up and actually look at the roof rather than pricing it from the pavement, because guessing helps nobody.

Can you fix a leaking roof, or does it need replacing?

The large majority of leaks are repairs, not replacements — a slipped tile, a failed lead flashing, a cracked chimney flaunching or a blocked valley. We will trace where the water is genuinely getting in and tell you honestly whether a repair will hold. A full re-roof is only worth recommending when the underlay, battens or the bulk of the covering have actually reached the end of their life.

Do you work on flat roofs as well as pitched roofs?

Yes. Flat roofing is a core part of what we do, including GRP fibreglass installations, high-performance felt systems, and repairs or overlays to existing flat roofs on extensions, garages, dormers, porches and balconies.

Do you arrange the scaffolding?

Yes. For any work that needs it we arrange and book the scaffolding as part of the job, and it is included in your quotation so there are no surprise extras. All waste material is removed when we finish and the property is left clean and tidy.

How quickly can you get to an emergency roof repair?

If water is coming into a property we treat it as urgent and get to you as quickly as we can to make the roof safe and watertight. Call us on 07910 386595 rather than using the form if the job is genuinely urgent — the phone reaches us faster.

Is your roofing work guaranteed?

Yes. Our work is guaranteed, and the manufacturer warranties on the materials we fit are passed on to you. The specific terms depend on the system installed, and they are set out in writing on your quotation before anything starts.

Get in touch

Request a Callback

Leave a few details and we will ring you back to talk through the roof. There is no charge for a survey or a quotation, and no obligation at the end of it.

  • We call you back — usually the same working day.
  • Free survey for anything beyond a small repair.
  • Written quotation including scaffolding and waste removal.

Request a Callback

Tell us a little about the roof and we will come back to you with a free, no-obligation quotation.

We use your details only to reply to this enquiry. In a genuine emergency please call 07910 386595 — the phone reaches us faster.

Need a Roofer in Fishponds?

Tell us what is going on with the roof and we will come out, take a proper look and give you a free written quotation.