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Roof coating in Brighton for tired tiles
Tired, faded concrete tiles get a new life from a roof coating in Brighton by Sure Seal, sealed after a proper clean to even out the colour and slow the moss coming back. Every coating quote comes with a free drone survey, so you see the state of your tiles before you decide.
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Coating works on sound tiles that look worn, not on a roof that's falling apart.
Faded, patchy tile colour
Concrete tiles lose their colour to sun and rain until the whole roof looks grey and blotchy. A coating brings back one even finish.
Moss that keeps coming back
If the roof greens over within a couple of years of every clean, the tile surface has gone rough. Sealing it gives the spores less to grip.
A rough, sandy tile surface
Old concrete tiles that feel like sandpaper have lost their smooth face. That surface soaks up water, dries slowly and grows algae.
Sound tiles, tired look
The battens are dry, the tiles are whole and nothing leaks, but the roof lets the whole house down. That's the ideal roof to coat.
IllustrationClean, repair, prime, coat
A coating only lasts as long as the preparation under it, so most of the work happens before any colour goes on. We hand scrape the moss, soft wash the tiles with a biocide and let the roof dry out fully. Cracked tiles are replaced, loose ridges and verges rebedded and any gaps sealed, because paint won't hold a broken roof together and we won't pretend it will.
With the roof clean, sound and dry, we mask off windows, walls and any conservatory roof below, then apply a primer followed by the colour coats you've picked, with drying time between each. Gutters are cleared of everything the prep brought down, and all the waste goes away with us. You're left with a roof that looks years younger and sheds rain off its surface instead of soaking it up.
- Moss scraped and soft washed
- Broken tiles replaced first
- Primer then colour coats
- Windows and walls masked
- Gutters cleared afterwards
- Fully guaranteed
Which Sussex homes suit a coating
The houses that suit coating best are the 1950s to 1970s homes found all over Sussex, from the estates around Brighton to Crawley's new-town neighbourhoods. They were roofed in concrete interlocking tiles, which are tough but lose their surface to decades of sun, salt and rain. Coating gives those tiles a sealed skin again. It isn't for the natural slate on Brighton's Victorian terraces or for handmade clay tiles, which need their natural finish, and we'll say so at the survey.
Five stars, in their own words
Such a brilliant service from start to finish. Returned calls, kept in contact and the workmen were absolutely first class. Everything was left immaculately. They worked over the weekend to ensure my roof was done. It was a first class job and I recommend highly!
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
Sureseal has done an amazing job on our roof replacement kept us updated all the way true from start to finish, also made our garden cleaner than it was before they came, highly recommended.
Had Jamie and the team out sort a leak on my roof fast reliable and even cleaned up and took away the waste would highly recommend them and even beat a previous quote I had got
I had moss removed from my roof, and the service was excellent. My roof looks great now! Highly recommend their moss removal services.
In early January a large water stain appeared on the ceiling of our master bedroom. I assumed that one or several roof tiles were broken or had become loose and water was dripping through. My neighbour recommended Sure Seal to us and we called Jamie to come over and take a look. It turned out that one of the tiles had come loose but the real issue was that previous builders had put the insulation boards right up against the waterproof membrane causing condensation to build up. What should have happened is that needed to be an air gap between the waterproof membrane and the insulation board of at least an inch. Jamie and the team took photos of the tile and the insulation and explained the necessary work needed. The cost was very reasonable and the team took 2 days to complete. They were very courteous throughout and provided photos post work for us. I would thoroughly recommend Jamie and his team.
Where the money goes on a roof coating
Roof area sets the baseline, because it decides how much primer and coating goes on. Then it comes down to preparation: a roof thick with moss and dotted with broken tiles takes more time to get ready than one that's just faded. Height and access matter, as does how much masking the windows, conservatory and walls below need. We quote the clean, the repairs and the coating as separate lines so you can see where every pound goes.
What sets the price
- Roof area and pitch
- Amount of moss to clear first
- Broken tiles or ridges to fix
- Height and access
- Masking of windows and walls
- Colour and number of coats
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.
Roof coating questions
What is a roof coating?
It's a specialist paint system for roof tiles, applied after a deep clean. A primer seals the porous tile surface, then colour coats give it a uniform, water-shedding finish. It refreshes the look of faded concrete tiles and slows moss and algae coming back. It's a finish for sound roofs, not a fix for a failing one.
Does a roof coating stop leaks?
No, and anyone who says it does is selling you something. Leaks come from broken tiles, slipped ridges, failed lead or torn felt, and a coating won't mend any of those. That's why we fix every fault before coating, and why we tell you plainly if your roof needs repairs or replacing instead.
Which roofs can be coated?
Concrete tiles are the best candidates, especially the interlocking tiles on post-war houses and bungalows. We don't coat natural slate or old handmade clay tiles, because it spoils their look and traps moisture. Fibre cement and asbestos sheets need a different approach entirely, so talk to us about those separately.
Can I choose the colour of my roof coating?
Yes. Most people match the tiles' original shade, such as brown, red or slate grey, so the roof looks new rather than different. If you want a change, we'll show you the colour range. In a conservation area, check with the council before changing the colour of your roof, as it can need consent.
Do you have to clean a roof before coating it?
Always. Coating over moss, algae or dirt means it starts peeling before long. We hand scrape the roof, soft wash it to kill spores and lichen, and wait for it to dry fully before the primer goes on. Skipping the clean is the commonest reason cheap coatings fail.
Want your roof to look new again?
Book a free drone survey and we'll tell you if your tiles are right for coating.