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Roof repairs in Brighton, big or small
Need roof repairs in Brighton for a slipped slate, a loose ridge or a damp patch that keeps spreading? There's no call-out charge, and even the smallest repair we do is fully guaranteed.
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Expert Roofer VerifiedEvery check passed, see our profileFaults that need a repair now
Catch these early and a repair stays small.
Tiles or slates on the ground
A broken slate in the garden or on the pavement came from somewhere. The gap it left lets rain onto the felt, and old felt won't hold for long.
Ridge tiles rocking loose
Old mortar under ridge and hip tiles cracks and washes out. Once it goes, the wind lifts the tiles, and a ridge tile falling from three storeys is dangerous.
Crumbling verge mortar
The mortar along the gable edge takes the full force of wind-driven rain. When it drops out in chunks, water tracks in along the top of the wall.
Drips after heavy rain
A leak that only shows up in wind and rain points to a slipped slate, failed flashing or a gap at the verge rather than a hole you can see.
Daylight in the loft
Go up on a bright day with the loft light off. If you can see pinpricks of daylight through the roof, rain and wind can get in the same way.
Find the cause, then fix it properly
We find the cause, not just the wet patch. Water can travel a long way along a batten or rafter before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is often nowhere near the fault. We go up, check the slates, the ridge, the verge and the lead, and use the drone for anything we can't safely reach. Then we tell you what's broken and show you the photos, so you know exactly what you're paying to fix.
Slipped slates go back on copper tingles or slate hooks. Broken tiles are swapped for matched ones. Ridge and hip tiles are lifted, cleaned and rebedded on fresh mortar, or dry fixed where that suits the roof. Torn felt and rotten battens under the problem area are replaced before anything goes back on. Brendan, Thomas and the rest of the crew talk you through it without any pressure, and every repair is fully guaranteed.
- Cause found, not just the stain
- Matched slates and tiles
- Ridges rebedded or dry fixed
- Rotten battens replaced
- No call-out charge
- Every repair guaranteed
Why Brighton roofs need so many repairs
Brighton's roofs take a battering from the sea. South-westerly gales get under slates on exposed terraces in Kemp Town and Hanover, and the salt air rusts the iron nails that held Victorian slates on, so they slip one after another. Parapet walls hide valley gutters that block and back up. Higher up on the Downs, estates in Woodingdean and Patcham catch the full wind across open chalk. Repairs here have to be done to stand up to that, not just to get through next week.
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.
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.
Absolute class! Came out on the day to replace a broken roof tile at a great price. Would recommend to everyone. Cheers boys!! 馃憡
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.
I had an issue with my roof. There was a slight leak. It turned out to be a major issue. I called multiple companies they were asking for substantial amount of money. Some of them even mention that I have to replace the whole roof but this company has turned up and sorted out with a very minor issues and Very cost efficient. I highly recommend them
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 a roof repair costs depends on
Repair bills come down to two things above all: how high the fault is and how we get to it. A slipped slate we can reach from a roof ladder costs far less than the same slate on a three-storey terrace that needs a scaffold tower. Matching old slates or handmade clay tiles adds to it, and so does anything rotten underneath once we lift the covering. We price it all in writing before we start, with no call-out charge.
What sets the price
- Height and access
- Scaffold or tower needed
- Matching slates or tiles
- Rotten battens or felt underneath
- Ridge, hip or verge work
- Lead or flashing involved
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 repairs questions
Can you replace just one slipped tile?
Yes. One slipped tile is a small job, but left alone it lets rain soak the batten underneath and the tiles either side soon follow. We ease the old one out, fit a matched replacement and fix it so it stays put. As Chris wrote on Google: "Came out on the day to replace a broken roof tile at a great price."
Why does my roof only leak in wind and rain together?
Because wind drives rain uphill and sideways under slates, into verges and behind flashings that stay dry in a straight downpour. On the Brighton seafront that happens with every south-westerly. It points to a slipped slate, a gap at the verge or lead that has lifted, and we check all three rather than guessing.
What causes ridge tiles to come loose?
Old mortar. Ridge tiles on older roofs sit on a sand and cement bed that shrinks, cracks and washes out over the years, and frost finishes the job. Once the bond goes, the wind rocks the tile until it lifts. We take them off, clean them, and either rebed them on fresh mortar or fit a dry ridge system with mechanical fixings.
Is winter a bad time for roof repairs?
No. Nearly all repairs carry on through winter. Slates, tiles, battens and lead don't mind the cold. Mortar needs temperatures above freezing, so on a hard frost we fix the covering and come back for the pointing on a milder day. If water is getting in, we make it watertight first, whatever the weather.
Will you tell me if a repair isn't worth doing?
Yes. If a roof has slipped slates on every slope and the nails have rusted through, patching it means paying us again next winter. We show you the drone photos, explain why and price both options so you can choose. As Natalie put it on Google, Brendan was "talking us through everything and not pressuring us to make quick decisions regarding the repair."
Is it safe to leave a small roof leak until spring?
No. A small leak soaks the insulation, rots the battens and stains the plaster, and all three cost more than the original repair. Timber that stays damp all winter turns soft, and then the slates have nothing to hold on to. Get it looked at now, while it's still a small job with a small bill.
Spotted a slipped slate or a damp patch?
Get it fixed while it's still a small job, with no call-out charge to come and look.