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Conservatory roof replacement in Brighton
If your conservatory is an oven in July and a fridge in January, conservatory roof replacement in Brighton fixes it, and we repair leaking conservatory roofs too. Get a free quote for a solid, glass or polycarbonate roof, with no deposit to pay.
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Expert Roofer VerifiedEvery check passed, see our profileHow a conservatory roof tells you it's failing
Conservatory roofs give plenty of warning before they give up.
Drips along the glazing bars
Water running down the inside of a glazing bar means the seals or the gaskets under the bar caps have perished. It gets worse with every hot and cold spell.
Yellowed, brittle panels
Old polycarbonate turns yellow, cloudy and brittle in sunlight. Once it cracks at the ends, water, dirt and insects get into the flutes.
A room you can't use
If you shut the conservatory door in July because it's too hot and again in January because it's too cold, the roof is the reason.
An overflowing box gutter
The box gutter where the conservatory meets the house fills with leaves and silt, overflows and soaks the wall or leaks into the room.
Condensation raining down
Heavy condensation on the underside of a glass or polycarbonate roof drips onto furniture and floors and leaves black mould along the frames.
IllustrationRepair first, replace when it's time
Plenty of leaking conservatory roofs just need repairing. We replace perished seals and glazing bar gaskets, fit new end caps and flashing where the roof meets the house wall, reseat slipped panels and clear and reseal the box gutter. If one or two polycarbonate sheets have cracked, we cut and fit new ones rather than touching the whole roof. The drone photos show you what we found before we quote a penny.
When the roof is past repair, we take it off down to the frames and walls. A replacement in polycarbonate or new glass goes back on the existing structure once we've checked it's sound. A solid roof is a bigger job: a new timber frame, insulation, a plasterboard ceiling inside and lightweight tiles or slate outside, so the room feels like part of the house. All the old sheets and timber leave with us.
- Seals and gaskets replaced
- Cracked panels swapped
- Box gutters cleared and resealed
- Solid, glass or polycarbonate roofs
- Old roof taken away
- Free quote, nothing up front
IllustrationWhy coastal conservatories wear out faster
Along the coast from Saltdean to Worthing, bungalows and semis gained conservatories by the street in the 1990s and 2000s, and plenty of them still have their first polycarbonate roof. The Sussex coast is one of the sunniest stretches of the UK, so those rooms bake in summer, and the salt air off the Channel perishes rubber seals and dulls aluminium bar caps faster than it would inland. A solid roof cuts the glare and holds the heat, which suits the south-facing gardens here.
Which conservatory roof suits you
Three roof types, each with its place.
Polycarbonate
The lightest and cheapest option, and modern multiwall sheets are far better than the thin ones fitted years ago. It lets in plenty of light, but it's noisy in heavy rain and still runs warm in summer.
Best for: Tight budgets and lean-tos
Glass
Modern solar control glass keeps more heat out in summer and more in over winter than old glazing, stays clear and cuts the drumming of rain. It keeps the bright garden-room feel without the glare.
Best for: Keeping the light and the view
Solid tiled roof
An insulated timber roof with a plastered ceiling inside and lightweight tiles outside. It turns the conservatory into a proper room you can use all year, and roof windows or a lantern bring the light back in.
Best for: Year-round living space
Five stars, in their own words
We had an issue with a leak coming from our chimney and on getting up there realised our flat roof had been installed poorly. Brendan was so professional throughout, talking us through everything and not pressuring us to make quick decisions regarding the repair. His team were very efficient and got the job done in 2 days. Brendan kept me updated throughout the job, sending photos of the work. His team left the place spotless, even washing down the roof on completion. Having had a few quotes from some rather suspect companies, these guys are so genuine and clearly take pride in doing the job well. Would recommend and call again if needed.
If you have any roofing work or repairs to be done, then look no further than Sureseal Roofing & Guttering. I have found William and his team to be responsive & professional. They were able to address all my queries and advise wherever necessary. Most importantly their standard of finished work measured upto what had been committed, as well as my expectations of high quality. I whole-heartedly recommend their work.
Lovely man came to do my roof, we had a massive hole down the centre, saw two three different roofers and they all gave ridiculous quotes, this was affordable, reasonable, and a very quick and safe process, highly recommend everyone to give them a call
Great service for flat & tiled roof repair. Professional and knowledgeable advice on works required. Good management which gave quick response and completion of works required.
I am extremely satisfied with the service provided by SURESEAL ROOFING AND GUTTERING LTD. From the initial consultation to the completion of the project, the team was professional, efficient, and thorough. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of roofing services.
The owner and his team provided a great quotation, fair pricing, and excellent communication. I recently had my garage roof repaired and was very satisfied. The work was completed efficiently and to a high standard. Highly recommended!
What drives the cost of a conservatory roof
Size and shape come first: a small lean-to is a far simpler job than a Victorian-style roof with several facets and a hipped end. Then it's the roof type, with polycarbonate at the lower end, glass in the middle and a solid tiled roof the biggest investment because of the timber, insulation and ceiling. Access to the back garden and the state of the frames and dwarf walls affect it too.
What sets the price
- Size and shape of the conservatory
- Polycarbonate, glass or solid roof
- Condition of frames and dwarf walls
- Box gutter and wall flashing
- Ceiling finish inside
- Access to the rear garden
No surprises: the price on your written quote is the price you pay. No deposit.
From your call to a finished job
Tell us what's wrong
Tap the problem, fill in the short form or call Jamie. We respond fast, and emergencies get a call-out 24/7.
Free drone survey
We put a drone over the roof and show you the photos, so you see exactly what we see.
Fixed written quote
One price for the job that's actually needed. No deposit and no call-out charge.
Done and cleared
We do the work, take every bit of waste away and leave the place spotless.
Conservatory roofs questions
Can you replace just the conservatory roof and keep the frames?
Yes, if the frames and dwarf walls are sound. Most uPVC and aluminium conservatory frames outlast the roof, so we take the old roof off and fit the new one to the existing structure. For a solid roof we check the frames can take the extra weight, and add support posts or a ring beam if they can't.
Do I need building regulations approval for a solid conservatory roof?
Yes. Replacing a glazed or polycarbonate roof with a solid one needs Building Regulations approval, because the structure has to carry more weight and meet insulation standards. It doesn't normally need planning permission if the size of the conservatory isn't changing. We take you through what's involved when we quote.
Why does my conservatory roof leak where it meets the house?
Because that joint is where most conservatory leaks start. The wall plate and flashing along the top of the roof rely on sealant and a lead or trim flashing, and both fail with age. Water runs down the house wall, gets behind the flashing and drips into the room. We cut in new flashing and reseal the joint properly.
Is a solid roof better than a glass roof?
For using the room all year, yes. A solid roof holds heat in winter and blocks the summer sun, so it feels like a proper extension. Glass is the better pick if you want to keep the light and the view of the sky. Plenty of people split the difference with a solid roof and a glazed panel or roof windows.
What can I do about condensation on my conservatory roof?
Improve the roof and the ventilation. Condensation forms when warm, damp room air meets a cold roof panel, and single-skin polycarbonate and old glass are the worst for it. Trickle vents and an open window help, but the lasting fix is a better insulated roof, whether that's multiwall sheets, solar control glass or a solid roof.
Can a cracked polycarbonate panel be replaced on its own?
Yes. We undo the bar caps either side, slide out the damaged sheet, cut a new one to size with fresh end closures and tape, and cap it back down. It stops the leak and keeps insects and dirt out of the flutes, without replacing the rest of the roof.
Want a conservatory you can use all year?
Ask for a free quote on a repair, new glazing or a solid tiled roof.