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.
The trigger point for replacement rather than repair is usually when nail sickness is widespread, when more than 30–40% of the tile area is compromised, or when the cumulative cost of ongoing repairs over the next five years exceeds the cost of a new roof. In Pagham, nail sickness on 1960s-70s concrete tile bungalows throughout the village is the most common reason we recommend replacement over further repair.
Concrete interlocking tile with mechanical fixing for re-roofing across Pagham's post-war bungalow stock. The Pagham Harbour microclimate means enhanced surface treatment tiles are preferable to standard for their longer design life in the salt air environment.
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📞 01243 278085A full re-roof in Pagham involves stripping the existing tile and felt covering, replacing any rotten or damaged timber battens, installing breathable roofing membrane, re-battening, and laying the new tile covering. Ridge tiles are mortar-bedded or mechanically fixed depending on specification. All work is guaranteed for 10 years.
"Got four quotes. These were not the cheapest but the survey was the most thorough. Re-roof took four days, excellent finish."
"The old concrete tiles were nail-sick throughout. Full re-roof in clay as recommended. Looks completely different, far better."
"Breathable membrane, new battens, the lot. Finished on time and within budget. Ten year guarantee as promised."
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 roof replacement 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 typical 3-bed semi in Pagham costs £4,500–£12,500 to re-roof depending on size, pitch and materials. We provide a full itemised quote after a free survey — no obligation, no hidden extras.
A standard 3-bed semi takes 3 to 5 working days. Larger properties or those with complex details — valleys, dormers, chimneys — can take up to 2 weeks. We give a realistic programme in the quote and stick to it.
Concrete interlocking tile with mechanical fixing for re-roofing across Pagham's post-war bungalow stock. The Pagham Harbour microclimate means enhanced surface treatment tiles are preferable to standard for their longer design life in the salt air environment.
Repairs can be the right answer if the roof is less than halfway through its design life and failures are isolated. Once nail sickness is widespread or more than a third of the tile area is compromised, replacement is almost always more cost-effective. We tell you which category your roof falls into at the survey.
For a like-for-like replacement on a standard residential property in Pagham, permitted development rights generally apply and no planning permission is needed. Exceptions include listed buildings, properties in conservation areas where materials are changing, and some properties where permitted development has been removed. We advise on your specific situation during the survey.
Our re-roof quotes cover: stripping the existing tile and felt covering, disposing of waste, replacing any rotten or damaged timber battens, installing breathable roofing membrane, new battens, laying the new tile covering, mechanically fixed or mortar-bedded ridge tiles, and all lead or valley work. There are no hidden extras — the quote is the price.
Yes in most cases. A standard re-roof in Pagham takes 3 to 5 days and the property remains habitable throughout. We board up any open sections at the end of each working day. There is noise and some debris, but the house is not inaccessible. We will flag any exceptions — very large roofs or complex work on the same building — in advance.
Before we quote any re-roof, we carry out a thorough survey: close-range tile inspection on every pitch, ridge and hip assessment, felt condition check at the eaves, loft access for structural timber inspection where possible, and a review of guttering and fascia condition. The survey determines the tile specification appropriate for the property and its planning context, confirms the breathable membrane requirement, identifies any structural timber replacement needed, and establishes the access requirements. In Pagham, where harbour approach properties with coastal exposure, the survey findings directly shape the specification we recommend.
We strip all tiles, battens and underlay from the roof structure. All exposed rafters, ridge boards and hip boards are inspected — any showing rot or insect damage are replaced as part of the project, included in the quote rather than added as a surprise during work. Breathable membrane goes on first, creating the secondary weather barrier. New treated timber battens at the correct gauge for the tile. Tiles laid from eaves to ridge in the correct bond. Ridge tiles mortar-bedded with mechanical clips, or full dry-fix on modern and exposed properties. All lead work replaced or reinstated. A new roof takes 3 to 7 days on a standard property — we board the open section at the end of each working day so the house is protected overnight throughout.
A 3-bedroom semi-detached in Pagham typically costs £5,500 to £12,000 to re-roof depending on the tile specification, roof complexity and scaffold requirements. The tile specification has the largest impact: clay plain tile adds 40 to 80 per cent to material costs over concrete interlocking, and is required on period and conservation area properties. Our quotes are written and fully itemised — scaffold, materials, labour and waste disposal all shown separately. Every re-roof carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee.
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