A full re-roof is a significant investment. We survey, specify and install to a standard that gives your Seaford property 40-60 years of weather protection. Written guarantee, no hidden costs.
Wind damage is more frequent and severe here than anywhere else in East Sussex outside Beachy Head. A full re-roof survey in Seaford starts with a roof-level inspection that assesses the tile condition, batten and felt state, and any structural issues before we quote.
Victorian and Edwardian town centre on Broad Street and Sutton Road areas. 1930s-50s suburban expansion across Church Street and Claremont Road zones. Seaford Head cliff-top properties receive maximum exposure. Clay plain tile on Victorian stock, concrete interlocking on mid-century expansion. We specify materials appropriate to the property type and planning constraints — including conservation area matching where required.
Strip all existing tiles and battens. Inspect rafters and purlins — replace any rot at cost agreed in advance. Install new breathable membrane. Re-batten. Lay new tiles to manufacturer specification. Rebed all ridges, hips and valleys with appropriate mortar or dry-fix system. Replace all lead. Clean and report.
Clay plain tile correctly installed lasts 60-100 years. Welsh slate lasts 80-100+ years. Concrete interlocking tile lasts 30-50 years. In Seaford's specific conditions, Maximum south-westerly exposure — Seven Sisters headland to the east creates a Cuckmere Valley wind funnel that amplifies Channel gales through the town. Among the highest wind speed records for any East Sussex residential area. Cuckmere Valley humidity creates damp microclimates on north and east-facing slopes. All our re-roofs carry a 10-year written workmanship guarantee.
| 2-bed terrace (45-60 sqm) | £5,500 - £8,000 |
| 3-bed terrace (60-80 sqm) | £7,000 - £11,000 |
| 3-bed semi-detached | £8,500 - £14,000 |
| 4-bed detached | £11,000 - £18,000 |
| Conservation area (matching materials) | £14,000 - £25,000+ |
“Full re-roof on our 1930s semi. The survey was thorough, the quote was detailed, and the job was done exactly as described. Neighbours have already asked for the number.”
“Three quotes, all within a similar range. Chose these because the surveyor was the only one who came up on the roof and actually showed me what was wrong. Glad I did — job was excellent.”
“Conservation area property needed like-for-like handmade clay. They sourced matching tiles, got the council sign-off and the result looks perfect. Worth every penny.”
Victorian and Edwardian town centre on Broad Street and Sutton Road, 1930s-50s suburban expansion, cliff-top properties with maximum exposure. Clay plain tile on Victorian stock, concrete interlocking on mid-century expansion. Valley flashings need more frequent inspection than in sheltered positions..
Seven Sisters headland creates a Cuckmere Valley wind funnel amplifying Channel gales. Among the highest wind speed records in East Sussex..
Wind funnelling from the Cuckmere Valley makes Seaford the most storm-exposed town in East Sussex outside Beachy Head. Tile displacement in gales is more frequent here than anywhere else we cover..
Pricing note: Seaford's exposure means dry-fix ridge systems are worth considering — mechanically fixed ridge tiles are significantly more storm-resistant than mortar bedding..
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.
A standard 3-bed property in Seaford costs £7,000-£14,000 to re-roof depending on size and materials. Conservation area properties requiring matching handmade clay or Welsh slate cost £14,000-£25,000+. We provide free surveys and written itemised quotes.
A standard 3-bed property takes 4-7 working days. Larger properties, complex roofs with multiple hips and valleys, or conservation area jobs with specialist materials take longer. We give you a realistic timeline in your written quote.
Generally no — roof replacement is permitted development. Exceptions: listed buildings require Listed Building Consent; properties in conservation areas where the visible material would change require prior approval. We advise on this as part of the survey.
Victorian and Edwardian town centre on Broad Street and Sutton Road areas. We advise on the correct material for your property type and planning situation during the free survey.
Full strip and dispose of old tiles and battens; rafter inspection and repair where needed; new breathable membrane; new battens; new tiles to specification; new lead throughout; new ridge, hips and valleys; debris removal and site clean. All itemised in your written quote.
Yes — all full roof replacements require scaffold. We arrange and include scaffold in the quoted price. Terrace properties in Seaford may require a pavement licence from the council, which we also arrange.
10-year written workmanship guarantee on all re-roofing work, plus the manufacturer guarantee on materials (typically 15-30 years on tile, lifetime on slate).
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