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Roofing Services in Portsmouth
Roof repairs, re-roofs and flat roofs across Portsmouth, Southsea, Cosham, Drayton, Hilsea and North End, built for salt air and sea wind.
Portsmouth is a dense, low-lying island city with roofs that take more weather than almost anywhere in the South East. Salt air corrodes fixings and lead, sea winds lift tiles and ridges, and the Victorian and Edwardian terraces of Southsea, Fratton and North End have slate roofs with the same parapet-gutter problems as London's, plus the corrosion.
We cover the whole city and the mainland districts of Cosham, Drayton, Farlington and Hilsea, working on terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estates and the flat-roofed extensions that are everywhere in the city.
Roofing in Portsmouth: what we see most
Southsea and the seafrontExposed roofs where stainless fixings, dry-fix ridges and mechanical fixing of every tile are not optional.
Victorian terracesSlate roofs, parapet gutters and shared valleys between neighbours. We work with both households when a shared roof needs attention.
Post-war rebuildingMuch of the city was rebuilt after bombing; many 1950s and 60s roofs are now due for replacement.
Flat roofsRear extensions, bay roofs and garages throughout the city, where GRP is usually the right answer for the exposure.
Our services in Portsmouth
Roof replacements in Portsmouth
Roof replacements in Portsmouth →Flat roofing in Portsmouth
Flat roofing in Portsmouth →Chimney repairs in Portsmouth
Chimney repairs in Portsmouth →Slate roofing in Portsmouth
Slate roofing in Portsmouth →Guttering in Portsmouth
Guttering in Portsmouth →Towns and areas we cover in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Southsea, Cosham, Drayton, Hilsea, North End, Fratton, Copnor, Farlington, Eastney, Milton, Paulsgrove.
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Portsmouth roofing questions
How far from Portsmouth do you travel?
We cover the city and mainland districts, plus Havant, Waterlooville, Gosport and Fareham on the Hampshire side.
Do you use special fixings near the sea?
Yes. Stainless steel nails and clips, dry-fix ridges and verges, and lead rather than cheaper substitutes, because salt air destroys galvanised fixings in a few years.
Can you work on a shared roof between two terraced houses?
Yes. We quote for each household's share clearly and co-ordinate with both so the work is done once.
How soon can you reach a Portsmouth emergency?
Portsmouth is the furthest point of our area, so we give an honest timescale, usually the same or next day for active leaks.
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Questions we get asked in Portsmouth
Do you charge to come out and quote in Portsmouth?
No. Surveys and written quotations are free across our whole area, with no call-out fee and no obligation.
How quickly can you get to Portsmouth?
For emergencies we answer 24 hours a day and attend leaks and storm damage as a priority. For planned work we usually survey within a few days and quote within one working day.
What types of roof do you work on in Portsmouth?
Pitched roofs in clay, concrete and slate, flat roofs in GRP, EPDM and felt, chimneys and leadwork, and uPVC fascias, soffits and guttering, on houses, flats and small commercial buildings.
Is your work in Portsmouth guaranteed?
Yes. Every job carries a written workmanship guarantee, and most materials carry a separate manufacturer's guarantee. Both are set out in your quotation.
Need a roofer in Portsmouth?
Free survey, written quote within one working day, and an honest view on repair versus replacement.