Re-Roofing in Pulborough
When repairs stop making sense, we strip and re-cover the roof in clay tile or natural slate, with new breathable underlay and battens, and a 20 year written guarantee.
- 20 year written guarantee
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Pulborough and the surrounding villages
What goes into a proper re-roof
Strip to the rafters
Old coverings, battens and felt come off so we can see the timbers and fix anything soft or sagging.
New underlay and battens
A breathable membrane and graded, treated battens set at the right gauge for the tile or slate.
The right covering
Plain clay tile, natural slate or a like-for-like match for the house. Salvaged tiles are reused where they are sound.
Ridges, hips and verges
Mechanically fixed so they stay put in the wind, rather than relying on mortar alone.
Leadwork renewed
Chimney flashings, valleys and abutments re-done in lead while the roof is open.
Ventilation
Eaves and ridge ventilation so the new roof space stays dry.
From your call to a finished job
- You call or send photos. Ring 0800 494 7291 and tell us what you can see. Photos from the ground help.
- Free site visit. We look properly, from a ladder or scaffold where needed, and take photos of what we find.
- Written quote. What we will do, with what materials, and what is covered by the 20 year written guarantee.
- Work and sign-off. We tidy up, show you the finished work in photos, and give you the guarantee in writing.
Re-roofing in and around Pulborough
Clay tile, slate or something else?
The district council’s conservation appraisal describes the sequence in the village: thatch and stone slabs first, plain clay tiles from the mid-seventeenth century, slate from the early nineteenth. The right covering for a re-roof is usually what the house was built with.
Listed buildings and the conservation area
If your house is listed, changing the roof covering generally needs listed building consent. Inside the conservation area, even unlisted houses can face extra controls. The appraisal also warns that machine-made tiles and imported slates look different from the existing roofs, which is why we take care over matching. Check with the planning authority before committing; we will help you work out who that is.
Inside the National Park
Villages such as Fittleworth sit inside the South Downs National Park, where the National Park Authority handles planning. Pulborough itself sits on the Park’s northern edge.
Scaffolding and timing
Most re-roofs need full scaffolding. We plan around the weather and keep the roof watertight at the end of every day.
See the roofing cost guide for what drives the price of a re-roof.
Re-roofing questions
How long does a re-roof take?
It depends on the size and the covering. We give you a realistic timescale in the written quote.
Can you reuse my old tiles?
Sound clay tiles and slates can often be reused, particularly on the most visible slopes.
Do I need planning permission?
Usually not for like-for-like, but listed buildings and changes inside a conservation area or the National Park can need consent. Check before work starts.
Thinking about a new roof? Get a straight answer.
Call now or ask for a free quote. Pulborough and the surrounding villages.