Trusted Roofer In Steyning

Steyning sits at the foot of the South Downs, where roofs face more wind than weather. Westerly and south-westerly gales sweep down off the chalk uplands with little to break them, testing ridge tiles, slate clips and chimney pointing on hilltop properties. The village’s elevated edge also means harder frost than the coast, which lifts cracked pointing and flashing over winter. Salt-related corrosion is not a major factor this far inland, but tile-hung Sussex cottage walls trap moisture in shaded spots and need regular checking.

Yes. Steyning has a designated conservation area covering much of the historic High Street and surrounding lanes, with listed buildings throughout the older village. 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 Horsham District Council’s planning team before any roof work begins, and we will work to whatever specification the council approves.

Steyning’s housing stock is a real mix. Older village properties along the High Street are timber-framed and tile-hung cottages with clay-tile or natural-slate pitched roofs. Victorian and Edwardian additions on the edges of the village usually run clay tile or slate too. Newer estates around Steyning use concrete interlocking tiles, with hot melt or EPDM on flat extensions and garages. Each comes with a different maintenance pattern.

After a strong westerly or south-westerly blow off the Downs, look for slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, dislodged ridge or hip tiles, debris in valley gutters, and damp patches on top-floor ceilings or chimney breasts. Loose lead flashing around chimneys and abutments is a common storm casualty on older Steyning properties. 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.