Bosham's quayside properties are some of the most atmospheric in the county — and some of the most demanding to roof correctly. The combination of conservation area restrictions, tidal moisture from Bosham Channel, and predominantly flint-built construction requires genuine specialist knowledge.
Bosham's quayside properties are some of the most atmospheric in the county — and some of the most demanding to roof correctly. The combination of conservation area restrictions, tidal moisture from Bosham Channel, and predominantly flint-built construction requires genuine specialist knowledge.
Common Roof Repairs in Bosham
The most common repair calls we receive from Bosham are: lead flashing failure from persistent tidal moisture on quayside properties, moss growth on north-facing clay tile slopes accelerated by harbour humidity. Each of these is a known quantity — we diagnose the cause at the survey, quote clearly, and complete the work with matching materials wherever possible.
Minor Repairs
£180–£480
Major Repairs
£480–£1,200
Survey
Free
Guarantee
10 Years
Materials We Work With in Bosham
In Bosham we work across clay plain tile on the flint-built quayside cottages and conservation area properties, reclaimed tiles required for close colour matching in the conservation area. We source matching replacement tiles through established suppliers and will advise on the closest available match if original tiles are no longer in production.
Free quote — no call-out fee — Bosham and surrounding area
We do not recommend replacement when repairs will do the job. If your Bosham roof has isolated failures — a few slipped tiles, a failed flashing, a section of open ridge — targeted repair is the right approach. We tell you where the line is at the survey, not after the scaffold is up.
Customer Reviews
What Bosham Customers Say
★★★★★
"Had a persistent drip every time it rained. They found a failed flashing I'd had two other quotes on without a proper diagnosis. Fixed first time."
Gerald L. · High Street, Bosham
★★★★★
"Three slipped tiles on the back roof. They matched the originals exactly and you cannot tell where the repair is. Good honest service."
Edith N. · Old Bosham
★★★★★
"Ridge repointing on the whole run. Quoted clearly, turned up when they said, left the place tidy. Would use again."
Bosham is tidal harbour village — the quayside properties are within metres of the water and the salt aerosol concentration here exceeds anything we measure elsewhere in the coverage area. For roof repairs in Bosham this means lead flashings on Bosham quayside properties oxidise visibly within 5 years without patination oil — the tidal exposure here is categorically different from harbour-adjacent properties a mile inland. The historic quayside cottages and victorian properties around the church are heritage stock requiring conservation-aware materials, while the residential streets further from the water are standard post-war and modern. Marine-spec lead work with patination oil is mandatory on all bosham harbour-edge properties — we do not offer it as optional on these sites.
Honest advice
How to Tell You Need Roof Repairs
Most roof repair calls in Chichester trace back to a handful of failure points — a slipped tile, a tired flashing, a blocked valley — not a roof at the end of its life. The trick is telling which you have.
A damp patch on an upstairs ceiling that darkens after rain
A tile or slate visibly slipped, cracked or missing from the ground
Debris from the roof — mortar, tile fragments — in the gutters or on the drive
Daylight visible through the roof in the loft
Staining down a chimney breast or around a skylight
When it is not the answer: If more than about a third of the covering has failed — widespread nail sickness across multiple slopes — repairing tile-by-tile is money wasted. That is the point to weigh replacement instead. Read the full guide.
Pitched roof anatomy: the layers a survey checksThe process
What to Expect: Roof Repairs in Bosham
1. Free survey
We inspect from close range, trace the actual leak path — often several metres from the internal symptom — and diagnose the real defect, not just the obvious spot.
2. Written itemised quote
You get a written, itemised quote fixing the scope, materials and price. No call-out fee, no obligation, no pressure.
3. Scheduling
We book a slot that suits you, with weather margin built in, and confirm the day before.
4. The work
We carry out the repair in matched materials — lime mortar, Code 4 lead, matched tiles — to last, not the mastic shortcuts that fail in a season.
5. Cleanup and sign-off
We clear all debris, leave the site tidy, and hand over the written 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Timescales
Typical Timescales
Job
Typical duration
Slipped or cracked tile refix
1–2 hours
Lead flashing renewal
Half a day
Rear valley rebuild
2–3 days
Ridge re-bed (semi)
1 day
Chimney flashing set
1 day
Wet or high-wind days pause tiling and lead work — we build weather margin into every Chichester booking rather than rush a compromised repair.
Access
Access, Scaffolding & Permits in Bosham
Most Chichester repairs run from a tower or roof ladder; scaffold is quoted only where the job needs safe standing time at height. Scaffold is specified for: chimney-side repairs, full valley rebuilds, and anything beyond a day working at height - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Bosham's waterside conservation village has narrow lanes, tidal-road access constraints, and listed properties needing conservation-correct work. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Chichester District Council; allow a few working days on streets like Bosham Lane, High Street, Shore Road where space is tight.
Pricing
Roof Repairs Prices in Bosham
Job
Typical range
Notes
Slipped or cracked tile refix
£150–£250
Per visit incl. access
Lead flashing renewal
£350–£750
Chimney or abutment
Valley lining replacement
£400–£900
Common on tree-shaded roofs
Ridge re-bed (per metre)
£40–£70
Lime mortar on period stock
Chimney repointing
£350–£900
Per stack, by scope
What moves the price
Roof height and whether scaffold or a tower is needed
Whether matched or reclaimed materials are required (conservation areas)
The extent of hidden damage found once the covering is lifted
Access on tight terraced streets
Whether the defect is one point or several
Worked example: A rear valley rebuild on a 1930s Summersdale semi: around £680 including tower access and waste removal.
No deposit on repairs under £500. You never pay before the work is done and inspected. Re-roofing over £5,000 is staged — nothing up front before materials are on site. Reduced 5% VAT usually applies to re-roofs; confirmed in writing.
Covering PO18 and surrounding postcodes.
Guarantee
What the 10-Year Guarantee Actually Covers
Workmanship on the repaired section is covered for 10 years in writing; any replacement tiles, slates or lead carry their manufacturer warranties on top.
Covered: workmanship for 10 years, in writing, transferable if you sell.
On top: manufacturer warranties on materials (terms vary by product).
Not covered: storm or impact damage - that is an insurance matter, and we will document it for your claim.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
Good to know
Disruption, Mess & Weather
A day of ladder or tower work and a small amount of tile debris — we sheet below the work area 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.
Repairs run year-round; if rain stops work mid-job we fit temporary weatherproofing the same day so the property stays dry. Bosham's harbour setting brings the highest humidity and salt-driven lead oxidation in the area.
FAQ
Roof Repairs Bosham: Common Questions
Minor repairs such as replacing slipped tiles or re-sealing flashings typically cost £180–£480 in Bosham. Larger work such as re-bedding a ridge, replacing a valley or repointing a chimney runs £480–£1,200. Free quotes on all work.
Yes. We work across the full range of roofing materials found in Bosham — clay plain tile on the flint-built quayside cottages and conservation area properties, reclaimed tiles required for close colour matching in the conservation area. We source matching replacement tiles from established suppliers and can advise on the closest match for your roof.
If isolated tiles are failing, repair is usually the right approach. If more than a third of the tile area is compromised — cracked, slipped or nail-sick — a full replacement is typically more cost-effective over a 5-year view. We give an honest assessment at survey, not the more expensive recommendation.
Yes. All our repair work comes with a written workmanship guarantee. For small tile replacements this is typically 2 years; for more substantial work such as re-bedding or lead replacement, 5 years. All work is also backed by our public liability insurance.
A properly executed repair using matched materials should last the remaining life of the surrounding roof area. We do not patch over problems — we identify and fix the underlying cause. Ridge re-bedding, lead flashing replacement and tile repairs carried out to the correct specification routinely last 15 to 25 years in Bosham's conditions.
Most minor repairs — replacing a few tiles, re-sealing a small flashing area — can be done safely from a ladder. Larger repairs, chimney work, and anything on a two-storey property typically requires scaffold for safety and to allow us to work efficiently. We confirm scaffold requirements and costs in the quote.
In most cases yes. We carry a range of common tile profiles and source reclaimed tiles through established suppliers for period properties. Clay plain tile matching for Victorian and Edwardian properties in Bosham requires careful colour and profile matching — we bring samples to the survey where close matching is needed.
Our Diagnostic Process in Bosham
Every roof repair starts with a close-range inspection, not a ground-level assessment. We use a ladder to access each elevation and inspect tile condition, nail corrosion, ridge mortar, lead flashings and valley linings directly. The symptoms you see inside — a damp patch, a ceiling stain — are frequently caused by a defect in a different location. Water entering through a failed valley appears on the ceiling below the adjacent tiles. A chimney breast damp patch is almost always a flashing failure, not the pointing. We tell you what is actually causing the problem and quote to fix that, not what is most convenient to address from a ladder without close inspection.
How We Quote Roof Repairs in Bosham
After the inspection we provide a written quote itemising: the specific defect, the proposed repair method, the materials required (with specification), access requirements, and the total cost including any scaffold. We do not give verbal quotes. A verbal quote has no meaning at the invoice stage if the job proves more complex than expected. Our written quotes are fixed — if we find additional deterioration during the work, we stop, photograph it, call you, and agree how to proceed before continuing. No additions to the invoice without your prior approval.
Roof Repair Costs in Bosham
Minor repairs — a few tiles, minor flashing re-seal — typically cost £150 to £450. Ridge repointing runs £40 to £70 per metre, or £600 to £1,400 for a full semi-detached ridge. Lead valley replacement costs £400 to £900. Chimney flashing replacement £350 to £750. Scaffold, where needed, is always included as a line item in the quote so the total is visible before you commit.
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