Quarrendon’s oldest housing dates from the mid-1950s council expansion, similar in character to Southcourt but slightly later in build date. These properties carry concrete plain tile roofs that are now approaching 65–70 years, and the original sarking felt is now very thin and liable to tear if any tile work is carried out. Replacement of the felt and battens is often triggered by tile repairs on this era of housing. The estate roads around Hampden Gardens and Holman Street are typical of this older stock.
Later 1970s and early 1980s development in the northern parts of Quarrendon introduces the concrete interlocking tile nail sickness issues we see across Bedgrove and Elm Farm. This mixed-era housing means Quarrendon requires familiarity with multiple tile systems and fixing methods. The area is also notable for a high proportion of properties with later-added rear conservatories on concrete bases — where these have lean-to tiled roofs, the valley junction between the conservatory roof and the main property is a persistent leak point.
Common Roofing Problems in Quarrendon
Ageing plain tile roofs on 1950s stock in Hampden Gardens area with deteriorating felt. Nail sickness on 1970s–80s concrete interlocking tile in the northern estate. Valley and abutment leaks at conservatory and extension junctions. Flat roof failures on post-war single-storey rear extensions. Fascia rot on original timber installations across the older parts of the estate.
