Natural Slate roofing in Feltham Hill

TW13Hounslow

Natural slate is the defining cover on most Victorian and Edwardian stock locally. Done properly, it outlasts every other pitched-roof surface material we install. Natural slate isn't the most common cover in Feltham Hill (that's concrete interlocking tile), but it shows up on extensions, garages and replacement roofs across TW13.

Feltham Hill at a glance

Nearest major route
M3
Landmark reference
Feltham Hill Road
From our TW12 yard
3.4 km
Typical drive time
≈ 7 min

Feltham Hill in context

Feltham Hill sits in the TW13 postcode district under Hounslow Council, in the Greater London part of our West London coverage. The nearest major road link is M3 (J1), with day-to-day access via A312 Hatton Road and A314 Hanworth Road. Local landmarks people commonly use as reference points include Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth Park, and the nearest commercial centre is Feltham High Street. Direct via the A312 — around 15 minutes.

Postcode
TW13
Council
Hounslow
Nearest motorway
M3
From our base
3.4 km

Natural Slate on TW13 roofs

Lifespan
80–120 years (Welsh) / 60–100 years (Spanish, Brazilian)
Cost / m²
£75–£140 supplied and laid (Welsh sits at the top of that band)
Best for
Pitched roofs

Period properties, conservation areas, and any roof surface where the original covering was slate. We reach Feltham Hill in around 3 km from our Hampton base, so material delivery and survey scheduling are straightforward here.

Typical natural slate defects in TW13

  • Hairline-cracked slates from past foot traffic
  • Nail-sickness — original iron nails corrode and slates slip in pairs
  • Imitation slates (fibre-cement) on past repairs can mismatch in colour

Our approach: We re-use sound slates wherever possible, source matched Welsh or Spanish slate for replacements, and copper-nail rather than steel for longevity.

Local context — Feltham Hill

Typical local stock: family semis around Feltham Hill Road
Common roof coverings: concrete interlocking tile, plain clay on bays
Planning: Unrestricted residential.

Natural Slate costs in Feltham Hill

Supply & fit / m²
£75–£140 supplied and laid (Welsh sits at the top of that band)
Adjusted to TW13 access & parking
Localised repair
£350–£1,400
Slips, flashings, lap repairs

Local natural slate projects

Natural slate roof — Hampton Road East, Feltham Hill

this winter we handled a natural slate roof on High Street: handed over with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.

Natural slate roof — Hanworth Road, Feltham Hill

earlier this year we handled a natural slate roof on Hanworth Road: finished inside the quoted window with full photo handover.

Travel and material drops

We reach Feltham Hill via A312 Hatton Road — roughly 3 km from our Hampton (TW12) yard, so vans, skips and material drops are straightforward in TW13.

Local factors we price for in Feltham Hill

Parking and access near Hanworth Park decide how a natural slate callout runs. Where a bay, conservatory or narrow side return blocks a ladder line, we price the safe access properly rather than pretend it is free.

Hounslow sets the local rules on skips, footway licences and, on some streets here, what the front elevation is allowed to look like. We double-check that ahead of we fixed quote so a natural slate callout in Feltham Hill does not stall halfway.

Natural Slate in Feltham Hill is shaped by what is actually on the roofs here: 1930s semis and post-war infill stock around Feltham Hill Road, where the original detailing is now well past the age it was designed for. We price on what we find on your TW13 roof, not on a template.

  • Gutters and outlets checked while we are up there
  • Direct number for the person actually doing the work
  • Access reviewed for ladders, towers or a short scaffold
  • Materials matched to the 1930s semis and post-war infill stock common here

Natural slate work near Feltham Hill

1930s hipped semi re-roof — new roof in Feltham Hill (TW13), 1930s semis and post-war infill stock (concrete interlocking tile)
1930s hipped semi re-roof — service example
Natural slate pitched roof on a period property — new roof in Feltham Hill (TW13), 1930s semis and post-war infill stock (concrete interlocking tile)
Natural slate pitched roof on a period property — service example
Substantial detached home re-roof — new roof in Feltham Hill (TW13), 1930s semis and post-war infill stock (concrete interlocking tile)
Substantial detached home re-roof — service example
HRD new roof — New uPVC fascia, soffit and guttering in Feltham Hill, 1930s semis and post-war infill stock (concrete interlocking tile)
New uPVC fascia, soffit and guttering — service example
new roof project in Feltham Hill, TW13: Victorian property with rebuilt chimney, 1930s semis and post-war infill stock (concrete interlocking tile)
Victorian property with rebuilt chimney — service example
Flat roof repair and detailing, from a new roof job in Feltham Hill TW13, 1930s semis and post-war infill stock (concrete interlocking tile)
Flat roof repair and detailing — service example

Feltham Hill — frequently asked

Do you fit natural slate roofs in Feltham Hill?

Yes — we cover natural slate installation, repair and matching in TW13. Natural slate is less dominant locally than concrete interlocking tile, but we fit and repair it regularly.

How long does a natural slate roof last in Feltham Hill?

Service life is 80–120 years (Welsh) / 60–100 years (Spanish, Brazilian). Feltham Hill's exposure is moderate, so most roofs reach the upper end of that range when properly detailed.

What does natural slate roofing cost in TW13?

Indicative supply-and-fit pricing: £75–£140 supplied and laid (Welsh sits at the top of that band). Smaller localised repairs typically land in the £350–£1,400 range. Final price always depends on size, access and deck condition — we quote after a free on-site survey.

Can you match existing natural slate on a Feltham Hill repair?

Yes — we source matching profiles for repairs where the rest of the roof has life left in it. For older 1930s semis and post-war infill stock we'll often salvage and re-use sound units to keep the colour and weathering consistent.

Do you handle the scaffold and waste removal in TW13?

All in. Scaffold, skip or tipper, permits and full clean-down are included in the written quote. You see one price, not a stack of add-ons.

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