Pagham's post-war bungalow stock is approaching the end of its concrete tile design life. Nail sickness is now widespread across properties built in the 1960s and 70s, and the Pagham Harbour microclimate accelerates both tile surface degradation and metal fixings corrosion compared to similar stock further inland.
Pagham's post-war bungalow stock is approaching the end of its concrete tile design life. Nail sickness is now widespread across properties built in the 1960s and 70s, and the Pagham Harbour microclimate accelerates both tile surface degradation and metal fixings corrosion compared to similar stock further inland.
When a roof fails in Pagham, the first call should get a crew on the way — not a voicemail. We cover all PO21 postcodes with same-day emergency response, arriving with temporary sheeting as standard so your property is protected while the permanent repair is assessed and quoted.
Storm damage is the primary emergency call type in pagham; open coastal plain position provides no shelter from south-westerly gales. We also handle chimney pot displacement, sudden lead flashing failures, and any situation where multiple tiles have been lost in a single storm event.
Free quote — no call-out fee — Pagham and surrounding area
📞 01243 278085Our emergency process is consistent: make the roof safe with temporary covering on arrival, assess the full extent of damage in daylight, provide a written quote for the permanent repair. No pressure to proceed the same day — make-safe is completed regardless. No call-out fee.
"Called at 7am after overnight storm damage. Had someone on site by 10, roof sheeted up and safe by midday. Cannot fault the speed."
"Chimney pot came down in the night and put a hole in the roof. They were there the same morning. Clear pricing, no drama."
"Three tiles off in the gales, water coming in. Called and they arrived within the hour. Professional from start to finish."
Pagham harbour nature reserve borders the village on two sides, creating a coastal microclimate with high ambient moisture and significant exposure to south-westerly weather systems tracking up the harbour entrance. For emergency roofing in Pagham this means the harbour-edge properties in Pagham see lead deterioration rates similar to Bosham — the combination of tidal moisture and salt aerosol from the harbour entrance makes standard-spec lead work insufficient. The village has a mix of period properties around the church and substantial holiday and residential development from the 1960s onwards, with the post-war stock now reaching the nail sickness threshold. Patination oil on all new lead and stainless fixings throughout are our standard specification for pagham harbour-edge properties — these are not premium options but the correct baseline specification.
A roofing emergency in Chichester is an active leak, storm-displaced tiles, or exposed felt letting water in now — anything where waiting means water damage inside.
When it is not the answer: If the underlying covering is sound and the problem is localised, a targeted repair is the honest answer rather than a larger job. Read the full guide.
We inspect the roof at close range and diagnose the actual issue on your Chichester property.
You receive a written, itemised quote with no call-out fee and no obligation.
We book a time that suits you, with weather margin built in.
We carry out the work in materials matched and correct for the property.
We clear the site and hand over the written 10-year workmanship guarantee.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Minor works | A few hours |
| Typical job | 1 day |
| Larger works | 2–3 days |
Wet or high-wind days can pause work at height — we build weather margin into every Chichester booking.
Access is by tower, ladder or scaffold depending on the job and the property; scaffold is always itemised in the written quote. Scaffold is specified for: any job needing safe standing time at height - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Pagham's coastal bungalows and beach stock give easy low access with high exposure. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Arun District Council; allow a few working days on streets like Pagham Road, Nyetimber Lane where space is tight.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency make-safe | £150–£450 | Same-day, temporary |
| Storm assessment report | £150–£250 | For insurance |
| Temporary weatherproofing | Included | Sheeting/felt |
| Permanent repair | Quoted free | After make-safe |
| Out-of-hours call-out | No extra fee | 24/7 |
Worked example: A storm make-safe on a Bosham roof — sheeting three lost tile courses and securing a lifted ridge: around £320, same day.
The make-safe is charged at the visit; the permanent repair is quoted separately and free. No call-out fee, 24/7.
Covering PO21 and surrounding postcodes.
Workmanship is covered for 10 years in writing, with manufacturer warranties on any materials on top.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
We keep disruption to a minimum, protect the area below the work, and clear everything before we leave. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
Most work runs year-round; temporary weatherproofing goes on the same day if rain interrupts. Pagham Harbour's exposed coastal edge brings salt loading and storm exposure.
We aim for same-day response across all Pagham postcodes. For active water ingress or exposed roof structure, we treat the call as a priority and arrive with temporary sheeting as standard. Call 01243 278085 any time.
Active water ingress through the ceiling, exposed roof structure after storm damage, an unstable chimney pot or stack, or any situation where a second weather event is forecast within 24 hours. If in doubt, call — we would rather assess and advise than have a manageable situation become serious.
No call-out fee. We charge for the work carried out — make-safe visits, temporary sheeting and permanent repairs are all quoted clearly before work starts.
Yes. We provide a written damage assessment and photographic record for insurance purposes at no extra charge. This is useful for policy claims relating to storm damage across Pagham and the surrounding area.
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 Pagham 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.
When you call on 01243 278085 with an active roof emergency, we triage immediately. The first question is whether water is entering now or whether the risk is imminent. If yes, we commit to a same-day attendance time and you come off the phone knowing when we arrive. We carry temporary sheeting — heavy-duty polythene, roofing felt, timber and fixings — on every vehicle. On arrival, the first priority is making the roof safe: covering exposed structure, securing loose elements, sealing the immediate entry point. The make-safe is completed before any assessment of permanent repair begins.
Once the immediate risk is controlled, we carry out a full roof condition assessment in daylight. This covers every elevation — not just the area that failed. Emergency call-outs frequently reveal pre-existing deterioration that contributed to the failure: nail sickness that allowed tiles to lift in a gale that a properly fixed roof would have survived; open ridge bedding that created the weak point where wind concentrated; failed lead that had been channelling water for months before the storm triggered the visible internal leak. We photograph everything, provide a written damage report suitable for insurance purposes, and give you a clear quote for permanent repair. The make-safe is charged at the time of the visit. The permanent repair quote is separate and there is no obligation to proceed with us.
A make-safe visit including temporary sheeting of a standard roof breach typically costs £150 to £450 depending on the size of the area to be covered and the complexity of access. Permanent repair costs are quoted separately after the full assessment. For insurance purposes we provide a written report that distinguishes storm damage from pre-existing deterioration — this is the document your loss adjuster needs to process the claim. We do not charge separately for the insurance report.
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