A full re-roof is a significant investment. We survey, specify and install to a standard that gives your Whitehawk property 40-60 years of weather protection. Written guarantee, no hidden costs.
Near-end-of-life concrete tile. A full re-roof survey in Whitehawk starts with a roof-level inspection that assesses the tile condition, batten and felt state, and any structural issues before we quote. 1930s-50s council estate, concrete interlocking tile 70-90 years old
1930s-50s council estate, concrete interlocking tile 70-90 years old 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 Whitehawk's specific conditions, Hillside above Kemp Town, coastal salt plus elevated frost exposure 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.”
Brighton neighbourhood with 1930s-50s council estate housing. The dominant roofing maintenance issue in Whitehawk: end-of-life concrete tile on 1930s stock plus coastal salt exposure on hillside.
Whitehawk combines the age problem of inland estates with the salt exposure of coastal positions. 1930s concrete tile at 85-90 years old, on a hillside facing the sea. Most pre-1950 Whitehawk properties are at or past the point where re-roofing is more cost-effective than repair.
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.
Written workmanship guarantee on all jobs. If the same issue recurs due to our workmanship within 10 years, we return and fix it at no charge.
We carry out roof-level surveys at no charge across Whitehawk and the surrounding area. You receive a written report and quote, with no obligation to proceed.
The quoted price is the price. If additional work is found during the job, we document and quote separately before proceeding — never without your agreement.
Verifiable at nfrc.co.uk. We meet recognised standards for workmanship, safety and insurance. Fully insured with £5m public liability cover.
A standard 3-bed property in Whitehawk 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.
1930s-50s council estate. 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 Whitehawk 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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