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Roof Replacement in Shoreham-by-Sea

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Roof Replacement in Shoreham-by-Sea

Moisture retention from the Adur valley accelerates felt underlay decay — flat roofs and older pitched roofs both affected. A full re-roof survey in Shoreham-by-Sea starts with a roof-level inspection that assesses the tile condition, batten and felt state, and any structural issues before we quote.

Survey and Specification for Shoreham-by-Sea Properties

Mixed era town with Victorian and Edwardian stock near the High Street, 1930s semis along the Brighton Road, and 1950s-70s estates east of town. Shoreham Beach has distinctive 1920s-30s houseboat-era bungalows. River Adur flood plain position. We specify materials appropriate to the property type and planning constraints — including conservation area matching where required.

The Re-Roofing Process Step by Step

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.

How Long a New Shoreham-by-Sea Roof Will Last

Clay plain tile correctly installed lasts 60-100 years. Welsh slate lasts 80-100+ years. Concrete interlocking tile lasts 30-50 years. In Shoreham-by-Sea's specific conditions, River Adur creates elevated ground-level humidity across the town — higher than neighbouring Hove despite similar coastal position. Flood plain properties see accelerated moss growth and increased felt underlay decay from sustained damp. South-westerly exposure from the river mouth. All our re-roofs carry a 10-year written workmanship guarantee.

Roof Replacement Costs in Shoreham-by-Sea

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+

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Customer Reviews

What Shoreham-by-Sea Homeowners Say

★★★★★

“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.”

Nick W. · Shoreham High Street

★★★★★

“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.”

Julie P. · Shoreham Beach

★★★★★

“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.”

Tom H. · Brighton Road, Shoreham

Honest advice

Is Roof Replacement the Right Fix?

In Shoreham, most roof replacement jobs announce themselves before you ever get on the roof. 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.

What to look for:

Widespread slipped or delaminating tiles or slates, not just one or two
Nail sickness — tiles slipping across whole slopes as fixings corrode
Repeated leaks appearing in different places each winter
Sagging in the roofline or spongy timbers underfoot
A covering at or past its material life (30–50 years for concrete tile)

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.

Diagram showing nail sickness where corroded nails release roof tiles — Nail sickness — corroded fixings let tiles slip across a whole slope, a common re-roof trigger.

Local Knowledge

What Makes Shoreham-by-Sea Different

The Housing Stock

Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the High Street, 1930s semis along Brighton Road, 1920s-30s houseboat-era bungalows on Shoreham Beach. Mixed clay tile on Victorian stock, concrete interlocking on 1930s-50s expansion, original slate on some Edwardian properties..

Climate and Exposure

River Adur creates elevated ground-level humidity — higher than neighbouring Hove. Flood plain properties see accelerated moss and felt decay..

The Key Issue in Shoreham-by-Sea

The Adur Valley humidity accelerates felt underlay decay on flat roofs and older pitched roofs. Bungalow flat sections fail faster here than equivalent inland properties..

Pricing note: Flood plain properties see higher ongoing maintenance costs than elevated equivalents — budget for more frequent guttering and valley work..

How It Works

Our Roof Replacement Process in Shoreham-by-Sea

Every job follows the same clear process — no surprises, no hidden costs, full communication throughout.

Roof-Level Survey and Specification

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.

Written Itemised Quote

Every item is quoted separately — strip and dispose, membrane, battens, tiles, lead, ridge and hip, scaffold. No hidden costs on the day.

Scaffold and Strip

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.

Installation to Specification

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.

10-Year Guarantee

Written 10-year workmanship guarantee issued on completion, alongside the manufacturer material guarantee. Full sign-off inspection with you present.

Timescales

Typical Timescales in Shoreham

As a guide to what to expect in Shoreham, typical job times run:

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

For Shoreham jobs, 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.

Access

Scaffold, Skips & Street Access in Shoreham

Access shapes every Shoreham quote: 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 Shoreham, Shoreham's old town has tight-packed period terraces with limited access, alongside more open inter-war and modern housing. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Adur District Council; allow a few working days on streets like High Street, East Street, Brunswick Road where space is tight.

Pricing

Roof Replacement Prices in Shoreham

Typical roof replacement costs in Shoreham (your written quote is fixed after survey):

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

What moves the price in Shoreham

Roof size, pitch and number of hips, valleys and dormers
Covering choice — concrete, clay or natural slate
Scaffold complexity on the plot and street
Any structural or timber repair uncovered on strip

Worked example: A full re-roof on a period terrace off East Street typically runs around £8,500, including access and waste.

In Shoreham, staged payments on re-roofs — nothing up front before materials are on site, balance on sign-off.

Guarantee

Your Guarantee, Explained

On Shoreham roofs, our workmanship is backed by a written 10-year guarantee, with manufacturer warranties on materials on top — in writing, every time.

Covered: our workmanship for 10 years, in writing, and transferable if you sell.
On top: manufacturer warranties on materials (terms vary by product).
Not covered: storm or impact damage — that is an insurance matter, which we document for your claim.

A covered fault means we return and fix it at our cost — that is what the guarantee is for.

Good to know

What It Is Like While We Work

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, between the River Adur and the sea, Shoreham is fully coastal-exposed, with salt air and gales attacking lead and mortar.

FAQ

Roof Replacement Shoreham-by-Sea — Frequently Asked Questions

A standard 3-bed property in Shoreham-by-Sea 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.

Mixed era town with Victorian and Edwardian stock near the High Street, 1930s semis along the Brighton Road, and 1950s-70s estates east of town. 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 Shoreham-by-Sea 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).

Roof Replacement in Shoreham-by-Sea