Chichester's coastal position means storm damage is a regular winter occurrence. South-westerly gales off the Solent can strip tiles from exposed pitches in hours. Call us any time — day or night.
Emergency roofers in Chichester provide same-day response for active leaks, storm damage and displaced tiles. A make-safe visit typically costs £150–£450, with 24/7 availability and no call-out fee. Call 01243 278085 for immediate attendance across Chichester and West Sussex. Our own team covers all Chichester and West Sussex postcodes.
When a storm rolls in off the Solent, Chichester takes it full force. The coastal plain offers little shelter, and properties in exposed positions — particularly those facing south-west across open ground towards Chichester Harbour — can lose tiles, ridge sections or lead flashings in a single overnight event.
We offer same-day emergency call-outs across all Chichester postcodes. Whether it's a Sunday evening leak or a Monday morning discovery after a weekend storm, we respond fast and get your roof made safe before any further water damage can occur.
We assess your situation over the phone first. If immediate attendance is needed, we dispatch a crew with materials for temporary make-safe work — usually heavy-duty sheeting, batten work and temporary leadwork. We'll then survey the full damage in daylight and quote for permanent repair, which is normally completed within 48–72 hours of the emergency visit.
Emergency make-safe: from £150. Full storm damage repair (after assessment): £200–£1,500 depending on scale. We confirm pricing before work starts. Insurance claim support available on request.
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01243 278085"Tiles came off our back roof on a Sunday night after the storm. I called expecting to leave a voicemail. Someone answered, was here by 9am Monday and had it watertight by lunchtime."
"Water was coming through our kitchen ceiling at 6pm. Called this number and they were here within two hours. Made it completely safe that evening and came back to do the full repair two days later."
"We're in a Bosham waterfront cottage and took a real hit in the February gales. These guys understand coastal properties and responded brilliantly. Knew exactly what materials we'd need for the conservation area."
Not every roof problem is an emergency — but some are. Active water ingress through the ceiling is an emergency: every minute of exposure risks structural timber, insulation, plasterboard and the contents of the rooms below. Exposed roof structure — multiple tiles missing, a section of felt visible — is an emergency when weather is incoming. A chimney pot or section of stack that has fallen or is visibly unstable is an emergency regardless of weather. Ridge tiles that have lifted but are still in place can usually wait for a scheduled visit. A single slipped tile on a dry afternoon can wait for a survey appointment. The test is: is water getting in now, or will it if it rains in the next 24 hours? If yes, call us immediately on 01243 278085.
Chichester sits at the head of an estuary opening directly to the Solent. South-westerly gales that build across open water arrive at the city and the surrounding coastal plain with significant force — less than 30 miles of open sea separating Chichester Harbour from the Isle of Wight. The properties most consistently affected in storm events are the south and west-facing elevations of Victorian and Edwardian terraces in St Pancras and Whyke, where mortar-bedded ridge tiles that have not been refreshed in decades are the primary failure point. On the post-war concrete tile estates in Portfield and Donnington, nail sickness turns a moderate uplift event into a multi-tile loss. On the Manhood Peninsula — Selsey, East Wittering — the exposure is severe enough that mechanically fixed tiles are specified on all re-roofing as standard.
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📞 01243 278085When you call with an active emergency, we triage immediately. If there is water coming in or exposed structure, we aim to have a crew on site the same day — typically within 2 to 4 hours during daylight, with evening and weekend attendance when the situation demands it. We arrive with temporary sheeting materials: roofing felt, polythene, timber and fixings for a make-safe installation that will hold through multiple further weather events while the permanent repair is prepared. We assess the full extent of the damage in daylight, photograph everything for insurance purposes if required, and provide a written quote for the permanent work before leaving. You are not committed to the permanent repair at that point — the make-safe is completed regardless.
Our emergency cover extends across all Chichester postcodes and the surrounding area — PO19, PO18, PO20, PO21, PO10, BN18 and GU29. If you are in Selsey, Emsworth, Bognor Regis, Arundel or Midhurst, call the same number. Response times to outlying areas are slightly longer than city centre but the same commitment applies. We do not restrict emergency attendance to the immediate Chichester postcode. If you are in any of the towns and villages we cover and you have an active roof emergency, call 01243 278085 now.
Once the make-safe is in place and the immediate risk is controlled, we carry out a comprehensive survey of all roof elements — not just the area that failed. Emergency call-outs frequently reveal pre-existing deterioration that contributed to the failure. Nail sickness that allowed multiple tiles to lift in a gale that a properly fixed roof would have survived. Open ridge bedding that created the weak point where wind uplift concentrated. Failed lead that had been channelling water for months before the storm triggered the internal leak. We include a condition assessment with every emergency visit at no additional charge. Understanding the full picture — not just the immediate failure — is what prevents the next emergency call.
When a roof failure results in an insurance claim — which is common after significant storm events in Chichester — the quality of your documentation determines how quickly and fully your claim is settled. We provide a written damage assessment with photographs on every emergency visit, at no additional charge. The assessment distinguishes between storm damage (sudden and unexpected, typically covered by buildings insurance) and pre-existing deterioration (typically excluded). Loss adjusters from all major insurers are familiar with our reports and accept them without further investigation in the vast majority of cases. We also provide a full written quote for the permanent repair that your insurer can use to validate the claim value. If your loss adjuster wants to attend the property while we are on site, we accommodate that.
A make-safe installation is only as good as the materials used. We carry heavy-duty polythene sheeting and roofing felt on every emergency vehicle, along with treated timber, felt nails and adhesive flashing tape for sealing edges. The temporary installation is designed to withstand at least two or three further weather events before permanent repair — not to peel off in the next gust. On complex roof sections or where the exposed area is large, we install a more substantial temporary covering that can be left in place for several weeks while materials are sourced and weather conditions allow proper repair. We do not charge separately for the temporary installation — it is included in the emergency call-out price. The permanent repair quote is provided separately after a daylight assessment.
We aim to reach most Chichester postcodes within 2–4 hours of your call. During daylight hours it's usually faster. For dangerous situations — open roof structure, water inside the building — call 01243 278085 immediately.
Storm damage exposing the roof structure, active water ingress through the ceiling, a fallen chimney stack, missing sections of ridge tiles or any situation where your home is at risk of further damage if left overnight.
We're transparent on pricing. Emergency call-outs outside normal hours carry a call-out charge which we'll confirm before we attend. There are no hidden extras on top of that.
Yes. Our priority on emergency visits is to make the roof watertight and safe — using temporary sheeting if necessary. We'll then quote for the permanent repair and schedule that as soon as possible.
If safe to do so, move valuables and furniture away from any active drip or wet area. Place a bucket or towels to catch water but do not attempt to go on the roof yourself. If the ceiling looks bowed or heavily saturated, leave that room. Call us on 01243 278085 and we will talk you through any immediate steps while we are on the way.
Yes — this is our standard approach. We arrive with roofing felt, timber and fixing materials to make the roof weathertight on the day. The temporary repair protects the property while materials are sourced and weather allows the permanent work. We quote the permanent repair clearly before starting.
Yes. Emergencies do not follow working hours and neither do we. Our emergency line (01243 278085) is staffed around the clock for Chichester and the surrounding area. Evening and weekend call-outs are available at no extra call-out charge — you pay for the work, not the timing.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Chichester roofer who turns up when they say they will.
01243 278085 ✉ Email Us InsteadDealing with storm damage and an insurance claim? We handle the full journey — make-safe, documentation and loss adjuster liaison.