Roofers in Hove

Local Roofers Who Know Hove

Hove's roofing stock is defined by the grand Victorian terraces that run south to north from the seafront — Brunswick, Palmeira and Adelaide squares form one of the finest Regency and early Victorian streetscapes in the South East. These properties have shallow-pitched roofs with original Welsh slate, elaborate chimney stacks and complex lead valley and flashing arrangements that require careful specialist attention. The Brunswick Town conservation area imposes strict material requirements on roofing work that we are experienced in satisfying.

Moving north, the Edwardian avenues around Portland Road, Richardson Road and Davigdor Road are densely packed semi-detached properties predominantly with concrete plain tile and clay plain tile. Many are now over 100 years old and are on their second or third set of tiles. Further north still, Westdene and the streets around Hove Park are largely 1930s detached and semi-detached with concrete interlocking tile, much of which is now reaching end of design life.

Common Roofing Problems in Hove

Lead flashing failure around chimney stacks is the most frequent call we receive in Hove — the seafront exposure accelerates corrosion on west and south-facing properties particularly. The Edwardian avenues around Portland Road see significant chimney repointing demand. Flat roof failures on rear extensions in the terraced streets north of Church Road are also a regular job. The 1930s Westdene and Hove Park estates are increasingly seeing tile replacement calls as concrete interlocking tiles age and become mechanically exhausted.