Finding a Roofer in Cardiff: Repairs, New Roofs and Flat-Roof Options

A roofing problem usually starts with a sign rather than a diagnosis: a damp patch on the ceiling, a slipped tile on the ground, water running over a gutter, a draught in the loft or a chimney that looks different after a spell of bad weather. The difficult part is deciding whether you need a local repair, a more involved roof project or a full replacement — and finding a roofer who will explain that difference clearly.

Cardiff properties do not all present the same roofing brief. An older terrace near Cathays or Roath may have slate, chimney stacks and restricted access. A house in Whitchurch or Rhiwbina may have a different pitched-roof layout, while a newer extension in Canton, Pontcanna or Cardiff Bay may introduce a flat-roof junction that needs to be assessed separately from the main covering.

This guide compares ten roofing providers appearing in Cardiff-focused local research. Some publish a Cardiff address, some clearly serve Cardiff from a wider South Wales base, and others are listed as operating in Cardiff through a trade platform. That distinction matters. A provider that serves Cardiff is not automatically based within the City and County of Cardiff, and a service list is not the same thing as proof of availability for every property.

The short answer: which Cardiff roofer may fit your job?

For an active leak or urgent damage: Cardiff Roofers and Redland Roofing Cardiff both publish emergency repair services. Call first if water is entering the building or a section of roof has become unsafe, then ask what temporary protection and follow-up repair are included.

For a general domestic roofing project: Cardiff and Vale Roofing, Precision Roofing and Redland Roofing publish a broad mix of repairs, pitched roofs, flat roofs, replacements and related work.

For slate and tiled roofing: Precision Roofing publishes slating, roof tiling, maintenance, repairs and new installations. Titan Roofers also publishes slate and tile roofing for Cardiff as part of a wider South Wales service area, although its stated base is in Swansea.

For commercial or industrial premises: Cardiff Roofing is the clearest specialist in this comparison. It publishes commercial and industrial roof repairs, refurbishment, re-roofing, cladding, rooflights, fall protection, roof surveys and maintenance services.

For a provider with a clearly stated Cardiff address: Cardiff Roofers lists Unit A1, Newton Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 2EJ. Precision Roofing lists 11 Plas Y Mynach, Radyr, Cardiff CF15 8GB. Other providers in the guide should be treated according to their published service-area wording.

Start with the problem you can see

State whether the property is a house, flat, commercial unit, school, warehouse or another building. Mention the roof type if you know it, but do not guess. A leak around a chimney, a failed flat-roof edge, a broken slate and overflowing guttering may look similar from inside while requiring different work.

Cardiff’s capital-city geography also creates practical differences. A city-centre property may involve narrow access, neighbouring buildings and busy surroundings. A roof near Cardiff Bay may have different exposure and access considerations from a suburban property in Llandaff or Lisvane. Those locations help frame the enquiry, but the roofer still needs to assess the actual building.

Ten roofing providers serving Cardiff, and what each one publishes

Cardiff Roofers: diagnosis-led repairs, emergencies and new roofs

Cardiff Roofers lists Unit A1, Newton Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 2EJ. Its published services include emergency roof repairs, general repairs, new and replacement roofs, flat roofing, chimney repairs and leadwork, fascias, soffits, guttering, metal box-profile roofing, dry ridge and dry verge systems, and drone roof inspections.

Best fit: A Cardiff homeowner or business wanting a broad roofing conversation that starts with diagnosis, urgency and a written quotation.

Redland Roofing Cardiff: emergency work and residential roof projects

Redland Roofing presents itself as a Cardiff roofing contractor and publishes a Cardiff-focused contact number. Its listed services include roof repairs, emergency repairs, roof replacement, flat-roof work, chimney work, conservatory roofing and chimney removal.

The company publishes residential roofing coverage across Cardiff and South Wales. Its information distinguishes isolated damage from more widespread deterioration and discusses roof coverings such as tiles, slate and flat-roof systems. It also publishes a property pre-purchase roof assessment service with a written report at a stated charge, although any current price should be confirmed directly.

Redland’s emergency wording is relevant for sudden leaks, storm damage or structural concerns. Ask whether the first visit is intended as temporary protection, diagnosis, permanent repair or a route to replacement. Do not assume that an emergency callout includes all subsequent work.

Best fit: Domestic customers looking for emergency response, repair, replacement, flat roofing or chimney-related work in Cardiff.

Cardiff and Vale Roofing: pitched, flat and replacement work

Cardiff and Vale Roofing states that it supports residential and corporate customers throughout the City of Cardiff and surrounding areas. Its published service categories include pitched roofs, flat roofs, roof repairs, roof replacement, rooflights and lanterns, and chimney stacks.

The provider describes itself as part of Cardiff and Vale Group and publishes customer examples associated with places including Canton, Cyncoed, Ely and Roath. Those examples should be treated as the company’s own published customer information, not as an independent performance assessment. The service list is more useful for defining the types of project it is prepared to discuss.

Best fit: Cardiff domestic and corporate customers comparing pitched roofs, flat roofs, roof replacement, rooflights or chimney work.

Precision Roofing South Wales: slating, tiling and maintenance

Precision Roofing South Wales Limited lists 11 Plas Y Mynach, Radyr, Cardiff CF15 8GB. Its Cardiff-focused information covers slating and tiling, roof repairs, roof replacement, new-build roofing, maintenance, skylights, chimney repairs, valleys, flat-roof repairs and installations, commercial roofing and loft conversions.

The company publishes a particularly clear slate-and-tile focus. It describes supplying materials for repairs, replacements and new construction, with options for different slate, tile and clay roofing styles. It also discusses maintenance intended to identify smaller defects before they become larger problems.

Precision Roofing states that it serves Cardiff and wider South Wales. Its published service pages also use terms such as emergency repairs and guarantees; ask for the exact coverage of any guarantee and whether it applies to materials, workmanship or a particular installation.

Best fit: A Cardiff homeowner or business needing slate, tile, pitched-roof, maintenance, chimney or related roof-repair work.

Cardiff Roofing: commercial, industrial and roof-safety services

Cardiff Roofing is a specialist commercial and industrial roofing provider with a Cardiff-focused identity. It publishes roof repairs, maintenance, re-roofing, refurbishment and fall or edge-protection services for commercial property, industrial units and new developments.

Its listed roof systems and components include metal and steel roofing, asbestos cement roofing, skylights, built-up felt, single-ply systems, flashings, cladding, gutters, roof hatches, rooflights and emergency repairs. It also publishes roof-condition surveys, inspection reports, annual maintenance services and access or safety systems such as guardrails, walkways and safety lines.

This is not a typical small domestic-repair shortlist entry. The provider’s published focus is commercial and industrial premises, including offices, apartments, hospitals, schools, hotels, retail units and industrial buildings. A facilities manager should ask for the survey scope, access arrangements, proposed system, risk controls and maintenance documentation.

Best fit: Commercial landlords, facilities teams, property developers and industrial or institutional premises in Cardiff.

Titan Roofers: slate, tile and flat roofing from a wider South Wales base

Titan Roofers states that it is based in Swansea and covers a wide area of South Wales, including Cardiff. It should therefore be described as a regional provider serving Cardiff rather than as a Cardiff-based roofer.

The published services include new slate and tile roofs, re-roofing, flat roofs, roof repairs, UPVC roofline products, gutters, fascias, soffits, roof windows and conservatory roof conversions. Its service pages focus on slate and tile options for homes and businesses and describe free initial roof inspections for quotations.

Best fit: Cardiff customers considering a new slate or tiled roof, re-roof, flat roof or associated roofline work through a wider South Wales operator.

Capital Improvements: Cardiff service-area contractor with flat-roof and pitched-roof skills

Capital Improvements appears in the Cardiff roofer listings as operating in Cardiff. Its published service skills include roofing, flat-roof installation, chimney-cowl installation, fibreglass roofing and pitched-roof repairs.

Best fit: Cardiff customers comparing flat-roof installation, fibreglass roofing, chimney-cowl work or pitched-roof repair.

B1 Roofing Ltd: pitched and flat roofing through a Cardiff service area

B1 Roofing Ltd appears in the Cardiff roofer listings as operating in Cardiff. The published service skills include flat-roof installation, roofing repairs, dormer and roof-window work, and pitched-roof installation.

The listing does not provide a Cardiff street address in the available information. That means the business should not be presented as Cardiff-based without separate confirmation. It is better treated as an operator with Cardiff coverage whose exact location and current inspection arrangements should be checked before an appointment.

The combination of dormer or roof-window work with pitched and flat roofing can matter on extensions, loft conversions and roof alterations. Ask whether the quotation covers the roof covering only or also the surrounding flashings, junctions, windows, insulation and internal making-good.

Best fit: Customers in Cardiff looking at pitched roofing, flat roofing, roof repairs or dormer and roof-window work.

Total Secure Roofing Ltd: flat-roof systems and specialist components

Total Secure Roofing Ltd is listed as operating in Cardiff. Its published service skills include roofing, asphalt roofing installation, chimney-cowl repair, single-ply membrane roof installation and balcony-roof installation.

Ask for the proposed membrane or asphalt system, substrate preparation, falls and drainage, edge details, waterproofing around penetrations and the expected maintenance requirements. A flat roof should not be specified by surface material alone; the build-up and junctions are part of the result.

Best fit: Cardiff customers needing flat-roof, single-ply, asphalt, balcony-roof or chimney-cowl work.

JB Roofing: flat roofs, slate and tiled roofing

JB Roofing appears in the Cardiff roofer listings as operating in Cardiff. Its published service skills include flat-roof installation, slate and tiled-roof installation, flat-roof repair and liquid-plastic roofing installation.

Ask whether the quote is for repair or installation, whether the existing covering will be retained, how the roof edges and outlets will be handled and whether liquid-plastic work is proposed as a coating, repair system or complete roof finish. Those details make the quotation easier to compare.

Best fit: Cardiff properties combining slate or tiled roofing with flat-roof repair or installation needs.

City Roofing V.O.G: chimneys, roof windows and pitched-roof work

City Roofing V.O.G is listed as operating in Cardiff. Its published service skills include chimney-cowl installation, dormer and roof-window work, roof-light installation and chimney installation.

The service profile is useful for projects where the roof covering is only one part of the brief. Dormers, roof windows, rooflights and chimneys need careful attention to flashing, weathering, structure and internal finishes. Ask for these elements to be listed separately in the scope.

Best fit: Cardiff customers considering rooflights, dormer or roof-window work, chimney cowls or chimney-related roofing.

Comparison at a glance

How to compare a Cardiff roofing quotation

Separate repair from replacement

A quotation should state whether the roofer is repairing a local defect, replacing a section or proposing a complete roof replacement. Ask what evidence supports that recommendation. A single slipped tile, damaged flashing or local valley defect does not automatically mean the entire roof needs replacing.

Replacement may be more reasonable when the roof has widespread deterioration, recurring leaks, structural movement or several previous repair areas. The important point is not which option sounds larger; it is whether the roofer has explained the condition of the covering, underlay, battens, timbers, flashings and roofline.

Check what preparation and access include

Scaffolding, access equipment, protection of neighbouring property, waste removal and weather protection can all affect the practical cost and programme. Ask whether they are included, excluded or provisional. A city-centre building, a terrace with narrow access or a commercial site may need a more detailed access plan than a detached house.

Make materials specific

“New roof” is not enough information. The quotation should identify the proposed slate, tile, membrane, felt, single-ply system, asphalt, liquid-plastic system or other covering. It should also identify underlay, battens, insulation where relevant, ridge and verge treatment, leadwork, flashings, gutters and rooflights.

Precision Roofing and Titan Roofers both publish slate and tiled-roof services. Total Secure Roofing publishes asphalt, single-ply and balcony-roof skills. Those labels help identify the right conversations, but the final material and construction detail still need to be agreed for the building.

Ask how water will be managed

Roof coverings are only part of a weatherproof roof. Valleys, chimneys, parapets, rooflights, gutters, downpipes, ridges and verges all influence where water goes. If the leak is near one of these elements, ask the roofer to explain whether the proposed work addresses the source or only the visible internal damage.

What does a roofer cost in Cardiff?

The available provider information does not create a reliable like-for-like Cardiff price list. Roofing costs vary with roof size, height, access, condition, materials, scaffolding, waste, number of visits and whether the job is a repair, replacement or new installation.

Trade-platform guidance gives broad Cardiff price ranges for different roofing jobs, but these are not a substitute for a property-specific quotation. Use them only as general budgeting context and ask for a written quote before committing. A commercial roof survey, flat-roof system or full pitched-roof replacement should not be compared with a small emergency repair as though they were the same service.

Ask each roofer to price the same scope. Include the property type, approximate roof area, visible problem, access constraints, desired material and whether you want repair, replacement or an inspection first. Check whether VAT, scaffolding, materials, waste removal, temporary protection and making-good are included.

Emergency roof repair: what to do first

If water is entering during rain, move furniture and belongings away from the affected area and use a container to catch water where safe. Do not climb onto a wet roof or enter an unsafe roof space. If there is structural movement, a damaged ceiling or loose material above a public area, treat the situation as a safety problem as well as a roofing problem.

Cardiff Roofers and Redland Roofing publish emergency repair services. Cardiff and Vale Roofing, Precision Roofing and other providers also publish roof-repair services, but emergency availability must be confirmed directly. Ask whether the first visit will make the roof temporarily watertight, diagnose the fault or complete a permanent repair.

Flat roofs, pitched roofs and roof alterations

Flat roofs need attention to falls, drainage, edge details, penetrations and the condition of the supporting deck. Ask whether the proposed system is felt, single-ply, asphalt, fibreglass, liquid plastic or another material, and whether the quotation covers outlets, trims and junctions.

Pitched roofs need a separate conversation about slates or tiles, underlay, battens, ridges, verges, valleys and flashings. Precision Roofing publishes slate and tile work, while Cardiff Roofers, Cardiff and Vale Roofing, Titan Roofers and several listed service-area providers publish pitched-roof repairs or installation.

Dormers, roof windows, skylights and chimney work can complicate the brief. City Roofing V.O.G, B1 Roofing, Precision Roofing, Cardiff Roofers and Cardiff Roofing publish services related to roof openings, chimneys or rooflights. Ask who is responsible for structural, flashing, internal and decorating elements where the work affects more than the external covering.

Commercial and industrial roofing in Cardiff

A commercial roof is an operational asset, not only a weatherproof covering. A leak may affect stock, equipment, tenants, staff, customers or business continuity. The brief may need inspection reports, planned maintenance, roof-access controls, fall protection, emergency response and records of completed work.

Cardiff Roofing publishes a commercial and industrial focus covering offices, apartments, industrial units, hospitals, schools, hotels, retail units and other premises. It also lists roof-condition surveys, roof and wall cladding repairs, rooflights, industrial guttering, access systems and safety-line inspection services.

For commercial premises near Cardiff city centre, Cardiff Bay or a mixed-use development, ask how the roofer will work around occupants and other contractors. The location does not prove that a provider can manage a complex site. Request the relevant method statement, access arrangements and programme if the project requires them.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a roofer in Cardiff?

Start with the type and urgency of the problem. Compare roofers whose published services match the work, then ask for an inspection and a written scope. Check whether the provider is based in Cardiff, operates in Cardiff from elsewhere or has only a wider South Wales service area.

When is a roof repair better than replacement?

A localised defect may be repairable when the surrounding roof remains sound. Replacement becomes a more serious consideration when damage is widespread, leaks repeat or the structure and covering are approaching the end of their useful life. Ask the roofer to show what evidence supports the recommendation.

Which Cardiff roofers work with slate and tiles?

Precision Roofing publishes slating, tiling, slate repairs and tile installations. Titan Roofers publishes slate and tile roofing for Cardiff through a wider South Wales service area. Cardiff Roofers, Cardiff and Vale Roofing and other providers also publish pitched-roof work. Confirm the exact material and repair method in writing.

Who can handle a commercial roof in Cardiff?

Cardiff Roofing publishes a clear industrial and commercial roofing focus, including roof repairs, refurbishment, cladding, rooflights, guttering, surveys and access protection. Other providers publish commercial or corporate work, but the scope and site capability should be confirmed for the particular building.

Can a Cardiff roofer repair a flat roof?

Yes, several providers publish flat-roof services, including Cardiff Roofers, Redland Roofing, Cardiff and Vale Roofing, Precision Roofing, Titan Roofers, Capital Improvements, Total Secure Roofing and JB Roofing. Ask whether the proposed work is a local repair, a new membrane, a coating or a complete replacement.

Should I use a Cardiff roofer or a South Wales company?

Local base and service area are only part of the decision. A Cardiff-based provider may make inspection easier, while a wider South Wales company may have relevant specialist capability. Compare the provider’s experience with your roof type, the written scope, access arrangements, follow-up and current availability.

What should be included in a roofing quote?

Look for the diagnosis, proposed work, materials, preparation, access, scaffolding, waste removal, protection, gutters and flashings where relevant, VAT and any guarantee terms. It should also state what is excluded. If repair and replacement are both possible, ask for separate options rather than one unexplained total.

Making the final choice

The best roofer for a Cardiff property is not necessarily the one with the longest service list or the most urgent advertising. It is the provider that can identify the cause, explain the difference between repair and replacement, specify the materials and give you a quotation that matches the actual roof.

Use the city’s geography as useful context, not as a shortcut. A terrace near Cathays, a house in Llandaff, a flat-roof extension in Canton or a commercial building near Cardiff Bay may each require different access and detailing. Cardiff is where Welsh tradition meets a modern urban centre in motion, and its roofs reflect that mixture of older buildings, newer extensions and changing commercial spaces.

Describe the problem accurately, ask the same questions of each suitable provider and keep the written scope. That approach gives you a better basis for choosing a roofer in Cardiff than a generic promise of a new roof or an unexplained emergency quote.