Flat Roof Maintenance Cost London: Why Prevention Is Your Best Investment
If you own property in our capital, you’ll know that London prices usually mean a premium. Everything from
Commercial Director and Co-Founder, Proactive Flat Roofing
Paull Newsome is one of the most experienced voices in UK flat roofing. As Co-Founder and Commercial Director of Proactive Flat Roofing, he leads the commercial side of the business, overseeing contracts, complex projects and the technical decisions that go into every job the team delivers.
Four decades in the trade
Paull has worked in the roofing industry since the 1980s. Before that, he ran one of the largest fascia companies in the UK, giving him a rare combination of hands-on installation experience and senior commercial leadership. That background shapes the way he approaches every project today. He has seen what works on a flat roof over twenty or thirty years, and he has seen what fails within five.
Technical expertise you can rely on
If a flat roof has a complicated problem, Paull is usually the person solving it. He specialises in diagnosing the kind of long-running leaks, structural issues and system failures that other flat roof specialists walk away from. His focus is always on getting to the root cause and designing a solution that lasts, rather than papering over the symptoms. Where a full replacement is not the right answer, he often recommends the Vanguard Roof Shield protective coating system to extend the life of an existing roof.
Commercial and residential projects
Paull oversees a wide mix of work, from large-scale commercial flat roof repairs and replacements to brand new flat roof installations on residential and commercial projects. He also leads the team on more specialist work, including green roof installations and projects across London and the South East.
Professional standing
Paull is a member of the Institute of Roofing (MIoR), one of the recognised professional bodies for senior roofing practitioners in the UK. Through Proactive Flat Roofing, his work is delivered under the accreditation standards of TrustMark, CHAS, NFRC, Sika Sarnafil, Triflex and IKO. You can read more about the team and the accreditations on the About Us page.
What Paull writes about
On the Proactive Flat Roofing blog, Paull shares straightforward advice on flat roof systems, materials, common problems, building regulations and how to choose the right contractor. The aim is simple: to give homeowners, landlords, facilities managers and commercial property owners the information they need to make a confident decision about their roof.
Get in touch with Paull and the team
If you have a flat roofing project you would like to discuss, you can request a free 10-point condition survey or speak to the team directly on 01753 303775.
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