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Whatley Campus, Melbury College: Live School Roofing Refurbishment

Services

Flat Roofing

Pitched Roofing

Sectors

Schools

Project Value

£280,000

Project Overview​

We were appointed to carry out a comprehensive roofing refurbishment at Whatley Campus, part of Melbury College in Southwest London.
 
The project involved the renewal of multiple pitched and flat roof areas, combining modern roofing systems with practical upgrades to improve durability, drainage, and thermal performance. As the campus remained fully operational throughout the works, the programme was carefully phased to maintain safety and minimise disruption to staff and students.

The Challenge

Working on a live school campus required careful planning and coordination to ensure safe access, controlled working areas, and minimal disruption to daily activities.
 
The roof design also presented technical considerations. Sections of the roof featured a very shallow pitch, requiring specialist installation methods to accommodate the specified tile system. In addition, several chimney structures had deteriorated brickwork and were no longer required, while a number of flat roof areas required thermal upgrades within restricted height tolerances.

The Solution

The existing design of the building required a bespoke low-pitched solution to be incorporated at eaves level to ensure the weathertightness of the roof, while allowing a plain tile finish to be reinstated in keeping with the original building design.

The existing flat roofs were overlaid, improving both their weathertightness and thermal performance. Works to these areas also included the replacement of rooflights, flashings and various ancillary items. To the pitched roof dormers, a cold-applied reinforced liquid waterproofing system was utilised to ensure strict adherence to NFRC Safe2Torch guidelines.

A dry ventilated roofing system was also introduced, incorporating discreet tile vents to improve airflow within the roof space.

To the façade of the building, the existing timber framework was overhauled, including the removal of degraded and rotten supporting timbers, followed by the installation of new fascias, soffits and guttering.

The Outcome​

The completed refurbishment has provided Whatley Campus with a durable and modern roofing system designed for long-term performance, while preserving the character of the existing campus buildings.
 
Through careful planning and technical expertise, we successfully delivered the works within a live school environment, maintaining safety and minimising disruption throughout the project. The upgraded roofs now provide improved weather protection, enhanced ventilation, and better thermal efficiency across the campus.
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