Roofing specialists covering Lancing, Sompting and North Lancing. Coastal strip between Shoreham and Worthing — bungalows on the shingle foreshore, post-war semis behind the coast road. Salt exposure from the south-west, Adur flood plain humidity from the east. Free quotes, 24/7 emergency.
We cover the full range of roofing work in Lancing — from a single tile repair to a full re-roof, flat roofing, guttering and emergency call-outs.
Tiles, slates, flashings, ridges and valleys. We diagnose correctly and fix to last. Written quote, no call-out fee. From £150.
Learn more →Full re-roofs with 10-year written guarantee. Materials matched to your property's era. From £4,500 for a 2-bed terrace.
Learn more →GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber for rear extensions and garages. 25-year manufacturer warranty. Coastal-grade materials.
Learn more →Same-day emergency call-outs across Lancing and surrounding areas. 24/7, no call-out fee. Storm damage prioritised.
Call now →Cleaning, repair and replacement. uPVC and cast iron both handled. From £80 for a full clear.
Learn more →Repointing, lead flashing, pot replacement and stack rebuilds. Lime mortar specialists for period properties. From £150.
Learn more →Call now for a free, no-obligation quote. No call-out fees.
Lancing occupies a narrow coastal strip between the River Adur to the east and Worthing to the west. South Lancing, immediately behind the shingle beach, is predominantly 1930s–50s bungalows and small semis on the coastal plain — maximum salt exposure, low-pitched roofs, materials now 70–90 years old. North Lancing and Sompting are primarily post-war housing from the 1950s–70s on slightly higher ground.
The coastal bungalow stock of South Lancing shares the vulnerability profile of Saltdean and Peacehaven: inter-war concrete tiles nearing end of design life, salt-accelerated lead corrosion, and low-pitched roof profiles that accumulate more biological growth and debris than steep-pitched properties. The Adur flood plain adds estuary humidity similar to Shoreham, making the Lancing microclimate both salty and damp.
Nail sickness on South Lancing inter-war bungalow stock is our most frequent call. Flat roof failures on rear extensions across the post-war estates of North Lancing — where original felt from the 1960s–70s is now at critical age — are regular emergency calls. Gutter blockage from Adur valley organic debris needs annual attention on most properties.
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"South Lancing bungalow — nail sickness across most of the rear slope. Thorough systematic repair and the roof has been solid through the winter storms."
"Flat roof replacement on our 1960s semi in North Lancing. GRP done in a day. Old felt had failed in three places — new roof completely watertight."
"Emergency tile loss after a south-westerly gale. Coastline properties really do take more punishment. Responded within four hours and made everything safe before the next weather."
1930s-50s bungalows on South Lancing beach strip, 1960s-70s estate housing in North Lancing, Adur flood plain position. Every era of housing comes with distinct roofing challenges, and we know the specific failure patterns for Lancing's stock.
Low-lying coastal strip between the South Downs and sea. Combined sea exposure from south and Adur flood plain humidity from east.. Adur flood plain humidity means felt underlay and timber batten decay runs significantly faster than in elevated or sheltered locations. Flat sections on bungalows consistently fail sooner than equivalent inland properties..
Concrete interlocking tile on bungalow strip, aged 50-80 years. Flat garage and bungalow sections with felt at or past end of life on most properties.. GRP flat roofing is particularly cost-effective in Lancing — the high ambient moisture makes felt lifespan even shorter than elsewhere in the region..
Free survey across Lancing
01273 973 996The beach bungalow strip of South Lancing — the properties between the A259 and the shingle beach — occupies the lowest ground in the Adur catchment. These 1930s-50s bungalows sit at or near sea level, with the water table close to foundation level and salt-laden sea air at roof level. Flat sections on these properties — garage roofs, sun room roofs, porch canopies — have chronically high ambient moisture from below as well as direct sea exposure from above. GRP is the only flat roofing specification we recommend for South Lancing positions; felt and EPDM decay faster here than anywhere else in our coverage area.
North Lancing's 1960s-70s estate housing has the standard nail sickness and concrete tile ageing issues common to this era, but with the additional factor of Adur flood plain humidity — the water table is high and ambient moisture levels are elevated even well away from the beach. Timber battens on North Lancing properties decay faster than equivalent inland properties. When we survey pre-1980 North Lancing roofs and lift tiles to inspect battens, we more frequently find soft or rotted sections than equivalent inland inspections at the same property age.
If your South Lancing property has a flat-roofed section built or last replaced before 2010, a free survey is worthwhile. The combination of sea exposure and flood plain humidity means these roofs fail at the lower end of any lifespan estimate. Call 01273 973 996.
Nail sickness on South Lancing inter-war bungalows is the most common issue. Flat roof failures on North Lancing 1960s–70s rear extensions are also frequent. Salt-accelerated lead corrosion on coastal bungalow chimney stacks is more severe here than inland.
Minor tile repairs are £150–£400. Lead flashing is £200–£600. Flat roof replacement from £800 for a small extension. Free survey and written quote.
Yes — all of Lancing, Sompting and surrounding West Sussex coastal villages, 24 hours a day, no call-out fee.
Yes — Worthing and all West Sussex coastal towns within approximately 10 miles of Brighton.
No call-out fee. No obligation. Honest quote from a local roofer who knows Lancing.
01273 973 996