Trusted roof repair specialists across Brighton and East Sussex. From storm-lifted tiles to salt-corroded lead flashings, we diagnose correctly and fix to last — with written quotes, no call-out fees and a 10-year guarantee on all work.
Roof repairs in Brighton cover slipped tiles, lead flashing, ridge and valley work, and leak tracing, typically costing £150–£1,200 depending on scope. We inspect at roof level, quote in writing, and guarantee all work for 10 years. NFRC registered and fully insured. Call 01273 973 996 for a free survey.
Brighton's coastal environment produces specific roofing problems. Here's what we see most often and how we fix it.
Storm-lifted clay plain tiles on Victorian terraces, slipped Welsh slate on Regency properties, cracked concrete interlocking on post-war estates. We source matching materials from £150.
The most common repair we carry out in Brighton. Salt air corrodes lead flashings faster than inland — step flashings, apron flashings and valley linings all deteriorate. From £200.
Lime mortar on ridge tiles cracks and fails over time. Repointing or full ridge tile replacement prevents wind uplift and water entry at the roof's highest point. From £250.
Blocked or failing valleys cause some of the most damaging leaks in Brighton homes. We clear, reline or replace valley sections to restore proper drainage. From £300.
Salt-accelerated mortar deterioration is common on Brighton's Victorian chimney stacks. Repointing with appropriate mortar mix before water gets into the stack. From £200.
Coastal salt and moss accelerate gutter blockage and uPVC degradation. We clear, repair and replace guttering to prevent wall saturation. From £80.
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Brighton's housing stock ranges from Regency terraces in Kemp Town and Brunswick — some built in the 1820s — to 1970s concrete tile estates in Hollingbury and Bevendean. Each era and construction type has specific repair requirements. Pointing a 200-year-old Regency chimney with modern cement mortar causes more damage than it fixes; the same applies to replacing original clay plain tiles with modern concrete alternatives on a Victorian terrace.
The coastal environment adds a layer of complexity that inland roofers don't encounter. Salt deposition on lead accelerates oxidation, requiring more frequent inspection and earlier intervention. Algae and moss growth on north and east-facing slopes is significantly heavier than 15 miles inland. Wind pressure in exposed positions — particularly on properties facing south-west toward the Channel — exerts forces that can lift adequately fixed tiles that would stay put in Lewes or Burgess Hill.
We carry out most of our roof repairs in Hanover (Victorian clay tile terraces, chimney flashing and valley issues), Kemp Town (Regency slate and lead work), Preston Park (Edwardian and 1930s semis, ridge and hip tile work), and the Hollingbury and Moulsecoomb estates (aging concrete interlocking tile replacement).
"Slipped tiles above the bedroom had been causing damp for months. They found three failed tiles and a cracked ridge section I didn't know about. Everything repaired in one visit — no more damp patches."
"Had two other quotes for the flashing work on our Kemp Town property. These guys were the only ones who mentioned using lime-based mortar on the Victorian chimney stack. Proper specialists."
"Fast, honest and no fuss. They told me what needed doing, quoted accurately, came when they said and cleaned up completely. Exactly what you want from a repair job."
Brighton's coastal position, its diverse housing stock and its concentration of conservation areas create a specific set of roofing challenges that don't apply inland. Here's what you need to know.
Brighton's Victorian terraces — Hanover, Preston Park, Fiveways, the Lewes Road corridor — are predominantly clay plain tile. This material lasts 60-100 years and is usually in good structural condition even on 100+ year old properties. The repairs needed are not the tile itself but what surrounds it: ridge and hip mortar that has softened over 120 years, lead flashings that have corroded in the salt air, and nail fixings that have corroded through decades of coastal humidity.
The right repair on a Victorian Brighton terrace preserves the original tile while renewing the infrastructure around it. Using the wrong mortar mix — OPC cement instead of lime on Victorian masonry — causes spalling damage that is expensive to fix and visible for decades. We use the correct specification for each property type as standard.
Brighton's post-war and inter-war suburban estates — Moulsecoomb, Hollingbury, Whitehawk, Saltdean, Peacehaven — have concrete interlocking tile that is now 50-90 years old. The failure modes are different from clay: nail sickness (corroded wire nails that no longer hold the tile to the batten) and carbonation (the tile surface crumbling at edges and nibs). Both are invisible from ground level and require roof-level assessment.
On concrete tile properties, the key question before committing to repair is whether the 10-year repair cost is more or less than replacement. We work through this calculation honestly during the free survey and give you clear written projections for both options.
Brighton & Hove has over 30 conservation areas. In these areas, visible repair materials must match what is currently on the roof. Clay plain tile replaced with clay plain tile; Welsh slate replaced with Welsh slate; Horsham stone (in Lewes) with matching stone. Using the wrong material in a conservation area can result in enforcement notices. We source matching materials and advise on consent requirements as part of every conservation area survey.
The main variables affecting repair cost in Brighton are: the nature and extent of the problem (localised vs widespread); the materials required (standard concrete tile vs matching clay or Welsh slate for conservation areas); access (terrace properties in central Brighton often require scaffold over the pavement with a council licence, adding £150-£400); and the presence of additional issues found during inspection (rotten battens, failed felt underlay) that need addressing at the same time.
A representative repair — three slipped clay tiles, re-bedded ridge section, flashing seal — costs £300-£600 on a standard Brighton Victorian terrace. A more complex repair involving lead valley replacement and associated tile work costs £600-£1,400. We provide free written quotes for all repair work — call 01273 973 996 to arrange a survey.
We access the roof, inspect from tile level, photograph all findings and assess batten and lead condition — not just what's visible from the ground.
Itemised written quote specifying materials, method and guarantee period. You know exactly what you're paying before we start.
Correct mortar for the property age. Appropriate lead code for the position. Matching materials for conservation area properties. No shortcuts.
Written workmanship guarantee on all repair work. If the same issue recurs within 10 years due to our workmanship, we return and fix it at no charge.
Minor tile or slate repairs are typically £150–£400. Lead flashing repairs — very common in coastal Brighton — are £200–£500. Valley and ridge work is £300–£800. All quotes are free, with no call-out fee.
Salt-laden Channel air accelerates lead corrosion significantly. Brighton properties typically see lead flashing failure 30–40% sooner than equivalent inland properties. Regular inspection every 3–5 years is advisable on seafront and exposed properties.
Yes. We source clay plain tiles to match the original stock on Brighton's Victorian terraces. Exact matching depends on the original tile manufacturer, but we can always get close. We'll show you samples before committing.
Done properly, tile and slate repairs last the life of the surrounding roof. Lead flashing repairs and repointing should last 15–25 years in Brighton's coastal conditions when correct materials are used. All our work comes with a 10-year written guarantee.
No call-out fee. No obligation. Honest diagnosis from a roofer who knows Brighton's housing stock.
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