Selsey is the most exposed location in our coverage area. The peninsula takes storms on three sides, and tile loss can be severe after a winter weather event. We offer 24/7 emergency response — call any time.
Selsey occupies a peninsula with open sea exposure from three directions, and no other location in our coverage area sees more severe storm tile loss per weather event. Properties on the East Beach side and along the peninsula tip face wind loadings that are among the highest on the West Sussex coast. When a storm comes through, tiles come off fast — and with the next weather system potentially only hours away, a prompt response is essential.
We carry out more emergency make-safe visits to Selsey during winter storm sequences than any other single location. We know the peninsula's housing stock, the common tile types on 1950s–1970s bungalows, and the access challenges that come with peninsula properties. We respond quickly and work thoroughly.
Emergency make-safe from £150. Full storm damage repair quoted after daylight survey: £200–£1,500+. No hidden additions. Insurance report provided at no extra cost on request.
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01243 278085"Six tiles off the front pitch after the February storm — called at 7am and they were here by 9:30. Made safe, returned for full repair two days later. Exactly the response you need on the peninsula."
"Flat roof on our bungalow extension partially lifted in high winds. Emergency sheeting same evening, full GRP replacement within the week. Outstanding response and excellent end result."
"Called at 10pm after a ridge section came down. They arrived first thing, made it safe before the next front came through. I was very relieved. Professional and reassuring throughout."
Selsey bill is the most southerly point of west sussex and the most exposed location in our entire coverage area — three sides of the peninsula face open sea and the wind loading here is exceptional. For emergency roofing in Selsey this means we carry out more post-storm emergency call-outs per property in Selsey than anywhere else we cover — the combination of low pitch, aging fixings and severe wind exposure creates a consistently high-risk profile. The town is predominantly bungalow and low-pitch residential from the 1950s onwards, with a significant number of properties that have had repeated storm damage from south-westerly gales. Full mechanical fixing throughout — tiles, ridge and hip — is our standard recommendation for any selsey re-roof, not just the exposed elevations.
Per property, Selsey generates more post-storm emergency calls than anywhere else in our coverage area. The three-sided sea exposure, the predominantly bungalow and low-pitch housing stock, and the aging concrete tile roofs on properties that are often used as holiday or second homes — and therefore not inspected regularly — combine to create a consistently high-risk profile. We maintain emergency cover for Selsey throughout the winter storm season and respond to calls as a same-day priority regardless of conditions.
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.
Selsey's bungalow and chalet stock on the Manhood Peninsula gives easy low-level access, but maximum wind exposure demands secure fixing. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Chichester District Council; allow a few working days on streets like High Street, Hillfield Road, Beach Road 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 PO20 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. Selsey Bill takes three-sided sea exposure — the most storm-battered position in the district.
Selsey is approximately 30 minutes from our Chichester base — faster in low traffic. We prioritise peninsula emergency calls given the high exposure risk. Call 01243 278085 any time.
Yes. The peninsula position means wind events at Selsey Bill are categorically more severe than 5 miles inland. A storm that causes minor issues in Chichester can cause significant tile loss on unprotected Selsey pitches. Speed of response matters more here than almost anywhere we cover.
Always. Our emergency priority is a watertight make-safe — heavy-duty sheeting over the open section with battened fixings. This protects the property until the permanent repair can be completed, typically within 48–72 hours.
Yes — all Selsey postcodes, including East Beach, West Sands and the peninsula tip. We carry materials for all common Selsey tile types on emergency vans.
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 Selsey 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.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local roofer.
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