Trusted Roofer In Arundel

Arundel sits in the Arun Valley a few miles inland from the Sussex coast, with the South Downs to the north. Roofs here see a mix of valley and downland pressures. Westerly and south-westerly autumn gales funnel up the Arun Valley and over the Downs, testing ridge tiles, slate clips and chimney pointing on exposed properties. The river setting brings additional damp on north-facing slopes. Salt-related corrosion is reduced compared with the coast but still a factor on the most exposed roofs. Frost damage to cracked pointing on older properties is the main winter risk.

Yes. Arundel has a designated conservation area covering most of the historic town centre, with one of the highest concentrations of listed buildings in West Sussex including the cathedral and castle estate. Conservation area rules and listed building consent are the homeowner’s responsibility and can restrict roof shape, slope, tile material and rooflight placement. We recommend checking with Arun District Council’s planning team before any roof work begins, and we will work to whatever specification the council approves.

Arundel’s historic core runs to Georgian and Victorian townhouses with natural-slate pitched roofs and decorative parapet detailing. Older streets include timber-framed and tile-hung cottages with clay-tile or peg-tile pitched roofs. Edwardian and inter-war housing across the wider town uses clay tile. Newer estate housing on the town edges uses concrete interlocking tiles, with hot melt or EPDM on flat extensions. Many older roofs need careful tile matching when replaced. Each comes with a different maintenance pattern.

After a strong westerly or south-westerly up the Arun Valley, look for slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, dislodged ridge or hip tiles, debris in valley gutters and parapet boxes, and damp patches on top-floor ceilings or chimney breasts. Lifted lead flashing around chimneys and tall Georgian parapets is common on older Arundel townhouses. If you spot anything, get it covered or assessed before the next weather front arrives.

Yes. We carry full public liability and employer’s liability insurance for every project we take on, and we can provide a current certificate on request before work starts.

Warranties depend on the roof system and the material used. Most pitched roof installations come with a workmanship warranty from us and a separate manufacturer’s warranty on the tiles, slates or membrane. We confirm the exact warranty terms in writing as part of your quote so you know what’s covered before any work begins.

Pitched roofs sit at an angle so rain runs off naturally, suit traditional tile or slate finishes, and tend to last longest on UK homes. Flat roofs are level or near-level, are usually finished in hot melt, EPDM or felt, and are most common on extensions, garages, dormers and some modern builds. Each needs a different approach to drainage, insulation and inspection.

A professional inspection once a year is a sensible baseline for any UK roof, with an extra check after any major storm or unusually heavy rain. Catching slipped tiles, blocked valleys or weakening flashing early is almost always cheaper than dealing with the water damage that follows.

For safety reasons we would always recommend calling a professional. Working at height on a wet roof is one of the most common causes of serious DIY injury in the UK, and the source of a leak is rarely where the water shows up indoors. A proper diagnosis usually saves money in the long run and stops the same problem returning the next time it rains.

Yes. We install sedum and biodiverse green roofs on suitable flat or low-pitch structures, and we work with recycled-content membranes, FSC-certified timber and salvageable slate or tile where possible. Green roofs add insulation, slow rainwater run-off and can support local biodiversity, which makes them a strong fit for urban roofing projects.