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.
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.
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.
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📞 01243 278085We 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.
"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."
"Three slipped tiles on the back roof. They matched the originals exactly and you cannot tell where the repair is. Good honest service."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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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