Full re-roofs across Brighton and East Sussex. Detailed written quotes, quality materials sourced for your property's era, and a 10-year workmanship guarantee on every job. From Victorian clay tile to modern replacement roofs.
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Roof replacement in Brighton typically costs £5,500–£25,000 depending on size, materials and roof complexity. We strip to rafters, renew membrane, battens, tiles and lead, and issue a written 10-year guarantee. NFRC registered and fully insured. Call 01273 973 996 for a free roof-level survey and quote.
Brighton's Victorian terraces — the densely packed rows of Hanover, Elm Grove, Lewes Road and the Level area — were largely built in the 1870s–1900s. Many are now on their second or third set of clay plain tiles. When tiles are mechanically exhausted, battens have rotted, or the felt underlay has failed, a full re-roof is more cost-effective than repeated repairs.
For Regency properties in Kemp Town and Brunswick Town, re-roofing requires careful attention to heritage requirements. Many are in conservation areas where like-for-like Welsh slate replacement is required. We source authentic materials and work with heritage-appropriate mortars. The 1960s–70s estates of Hollingbury, Bevendean and Moulsecoomb present a different challenge — concrete interlocking tiles from this era are reaching their design life after 50+ years of coastal exposure. Modern replacement tiles match the profile while offering significantly better performance.
Complete strip of existing tiles and battens, inspection of rafter structure, installation of breathable roofing membrane, new treated battens, new tiles or slate, replacement of all lead valleys, step flashings and soakers, new ridge tiles bedded or mechanically fixed, guttering checks included. Full written specification in every quote.
Clay plain tile match. Includes membrane, battens, lead valleys.
Standard to period tile options. Full structural check included.
Heritage materials, conservation area compliance, complex geometry.
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"Our 1890s Hanover terrace needed a full re-roof. They sourced matching clay plain tiles, removed 40 years of bodged repairs, and replaced everything correctly. The difference is immediate — no more leaks anywhere."
"Very professional throughout a week-long job. They kept the neighbours informed, cleared up every day, and the finished roof looks exactly right for the street. Competitive quote and stuck to it."
"Hollingbury property — the 1970s concrete tiles were shot. New roof is significantly better quality. They explained the options clearly, didn't oversell, and delivered exactly what was quoted."
Every job follows the same clear process — no surprises, no hidden costs, full communication throughout.
We access the roof, lift representative tiles to assess batten and felt condition, check rafter ends for rot, and produce a full written specification before quoting.
Every item is quoted separately — strip and dispose, membrane, battens, tiles, lead, ridge and hip, scaffold. No hidden costs on the day.
Scaffold erected and pavement licensed where required. Full strip to rafters. All waste removed and disposed of. Rafter ends inspected and any rot reported before proceeding.
New breathable membrane, new battens, new tiles, new lead throughout. Ridge and hips dry-fixed or mortar bedded as specified. All work to manufacturer and NFRC standards.
Written 10-year workmanship guarantee issued on completion, alongside the manufacturer material guarantee. Full sign-off inspection with you present.
Replacement is the biggest roofing decision a homeowner makes, so it is worth being sure the roof genuinely needs it rather than a well-targeted repair. We see the same early signs again and again on Brighton roofs.
The signs worth acting on:
When it is not the answer: If the covering is sound period slate with only nail or lead failure, a re-fix and re-lead is far cheaper than a full re-roof — see our guide.
A full roof replacement is one of the most significant maintenance decisions a Brighton homeowner faces. The city's housing diversity — from Regency seafront terraces to 1970s estate housing — means every re-roofing projects requires specific local knowledge.
Brighton & Hove has over 30 conservation areas including Brunswick Town, Kemp Town, Hanover and the central Victorian streets. In these areas, full roof replacement must use materials that match what is currently on the property. We advise on conservation area requirements and source matching materials for every affected job.
Brighton's Channel-facing position means salt air, coastal UV and the thermal cycling driven by sea temperature differentials all affect material performance. We specify materials appropriate to each property's specific coastal exposure — not one-size-fits-all inland specifications.
We cover all of Brighton, Hove and East Sussex. For emergency work, we aim to reach any Brighton property within 2-4 hours. For planned re-roofing projects, we typically carry out a free survey within 48-72 hours of your call and provide a written quote the same day or within 24 hours of the survey.
Every Brighton roof is different, but these are the durations we quote most often:
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Terraced house re-roof | 4–6 days |
| 3-bed semi re-roof | 5–8 days |
| Detached / complex roof | 8–12 days |
| Strip, felt, batten & re-cover (per slope) | 2–3 days |
| Structural timber repair (added) | +1–2 days |
Around Brighton, programmes flex for weather — we never strip more than we can make watertight the same day, and phase the work to keep the house covered.
On Brighton roofs, a full re-roof always needs scaffold to a safe working platform and edge protection around the roof perimeter. Scaffold is specified for the whole job — full perimeter scaffold and edge protection are standard on any re-roof — always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
In Brighton, Brighton's stock runs from Regency and Victorian seafront terraces to inter-war and post-war suburban semis, so access ranges from tight city-centre returns to open plots. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Brighton & Hove City Council; allow a few working days on streets like Elm Grove, Dyke Road, Preston Drove where space is tight.
These are realistic Brighton price ranges — fixed in writing after a free survey, with no call-out fee:
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced house re-roof | £5,500–£8,500 | Concrete/clay tile |
| 3-bed semi re-roof | £7,000–£11,000 | Incl. scaffold & felt |
| Detached / complex roof | £10,000–£15,000+ | Size & pitch dependent |
| Natural slate premium | +£2,000–£5,000 | Over concrete tile |
| Structural timber repair | £400–£1,500 | Where rot found |
Worked example: A full re-roof on a Victorian terrace off Elm Grove typically runs around £8,500, including access and waste.
For Brighton homeowners: staged payments on re-roofs — nothing up front before materials are on site, balance on sign-off.
On Brighton roofs, our workmanship is backed by a written 10-year guarantee, with manufacturer warranties on materials on top — in writing, every time.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right — no quibbling, no re-charge.
For a Brighton home, expect this: skips, scaffold and several days of activity — we protect the grounds, keep the house weathertight throughout, and clear the site fully on completion. You do not need to stay home for external work — we just need power and access agreed in advance.
We re-roof through most of the year but plan strips around dry windows; each day's opening is made watertight before we leave site. Locally, Brighton's seafront exposure brings salt-laden air and Channel gales that corrode lead and fixings faster than inland, while the hillier northern suburbs catch wind straight off the Downs.
A 2-bed terrace typically costs £4,500–£7,000 in Brighton. A 3-bed semi is £6,000–£10,000. Larger period properties with heritage material requirements are £10,000–£15,000+. Every quote is free and comes with a written specification.
A typical 3-bed Victorian terrace in Brighton takes 4–6 days. Larger or more complex properties may take 7–10 days. We give a realistic timeline upfront and stick to it.
Not for like-for-like re-roofing. Properties in conservation areas (Kemp Town, Brunswick Town, the Lanes) may have material constraints. We check this as part of the survey and advise before any work starts.
All our re-roofing work comes with a 10-year written workmanship guarantee. Materials carry manufacturers' warranties separately, typically 15–30 years depending on tile type. Everything is documented in your quote.
Detailed written quote. No obligation. We survey your roof and explain everything before you decide.
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