Full re-roofs carried out with breathable membrane, new battens, and mechanically fixed ridges. Written 10-year workmanship guarantee. Free survey and itemised quote before any commitment.
Full roof replacement becomes the right investment when repair costs are escalating, nail sickness is widespread, or the felt underlay has deteriorated. We carry out re-roofs with breathable membrane, new battens, and the correct tile specification for the property and its planning context.
2-bed terrace re-roof
£4,500–£8,000
3-bed semi re-roof
£5,500–£12,000
4-bed detached
£8,000–£16,000
Survey
Free
When Replacement Is Right
Replacement becomes the better investment when nail sickness affects multiple pitches, when the felt underlay has deteriorated across the roof, or when the annual repair spend has been consistently above £600 to £800. We give you the honest comparison between continued repair and planned replacement at the survey.
What the Work Involves
Strip all tiles, battens and underlay. Inspect all structural timber and replace any rot or insect damage. Install breathable membrane. New treated battens at the correct gauge. Tile from eaves to ridge in the correct bond. Mortar-bed or dry-fix ridge with mechanical clips. Replace all lead work. Inspect and report on guttering and fascia condition.
Materials for Your Property
Clay plain tiles for conservation area and period properties. New-generation concrete interlocking tile for post-war estates. Welsh or natural slate where the original specification was slate. Mechanically fixed throughout for coastal and exposed positions. We specify the material to the property and its planning context, not to cost.
Free survey — no call-out fee — Portfield & surrounding area
1960s-70s concrete tile estates at nail sickness threshold. For roof replacement in Portfield, this means nail sickness widespread, ridge mortar failure on most un-maintained properties. We factor this into our survey, specification and material choice on every Portfield job — not as an afterthought but as the starting point for getting the work right.
Customer Reviews
What Portfield Customers Say
★★★★★
"Excellent full re-roof with breathable membrane. Free survey, clear quote, arrived on time and cleaned up completely. Exactly what you want."
Reginald F. · Portfield
★★★★★
"Used them for clay plain tile replacement on victorian terrace. Honest assessment, matched materials perfectly, no pressure on scope. Very happy with the result."
Millicent K. · Portfield
★★★★★
"Called for re-roof with concrete interlocking on post-war semi after another contractor let me down. Professional from first call to completion. Recommend unreservedly."
Portfield is one of the largest post-war residential districts in chichester, with 1960s to 1970s concrete tile estates now at or past their design life threshold. For roofing work in Portfield, this means Nail sickness is widespread across multiple pitches on many Portfield properties — the repair treadmill is a consistent pattern until full replacement is addressed on a planned basis. Stane street, bognor road and the surrounding post-war streets. We factor all of this into our survey, specification and material choice on every Portfield job.
The nail sickness pattern across Portfield is now so consistent that our survey process for properties in this district includes a nail condition check on every elevation as standard — not just where visible symptoms have appeared. The correlation between property age and nail condition allows us to give Portfield homeowners an accurate assessment of how much time their roof has before the replacement decision becomes unavoidable.
Free survey across all Chichester postcodes and the surrounding area. Written quote with full itemised breakdown. No call-out fee, no obligation, and no pressure to commit before you are ready. We have been carrying out this work in Chichester and the surrounding area for over 20 years. Our reputation here is built on honest assessment and correct specification — not on selling work that is not needed. Call 01243 278085 to arrange a free survey.
Full roof replacement is a significant investment and the quality of the outcome depends on the specification being correct for the property. Clay plain tiles on Victorian and conservation area properties. Concrete interlocking with breathable membrane on post-war estates. Natural slate on listed properties with original slate covering. Mechanical fixing throughout on coastal and exposed sites. We do not carry out one-size-fits-all re-roofing — every specification is written for the specific property and its location.
Honest advice
How to Tell You Need Roof Replacement
A full re-roof is the right call when repairs have stopped being economic — widespread nail sickness, multiple simultaneous leaks, or a covering simply at the end of its service life on Chichester's older stock.
Tiles slipping across several slopes, not just one area
Repairs needed several times a year, each one somewhere new
Widespread nail sickness — tiles lifting by hand along a course
A visibly sagging or dipping roof line
A roof over 60 years old on concrete tile, or a century on original slate
When it is not the answer: If the covering is sound and only one area has failed, a full re-roof is oversell. A targeted repair is the honest answer — and we will tell you so at survey. Read the full guide.
Nail sickness: why sound slates slipThe process
What to Expect: Roof Replacement in Portfield
1. Free survey
We assess every slope, the timber condition from the loft, and confirm whether replacement genuinely beats continued repair.
2. Written itemised quote
A detailed quote covering strip-off, disposal, new breathable membrane, battens, covering, ridge and verge work, and scaffold — each line itemised.
3. Scheduling and materials
We schedule the work and confirm matched materials, sourcing conservation-correct clay or slate where the property requires it.
4. Scaffold and strip-off
Scaffold goes up; we strip the old covering slope by slope, boarding open sections at the end of each day.
5. The re-roof
New membrane, battens and covering laid to BS 5534, with lead valleys and correctly bedded ridges.
6. Cleanup and sign-off
Full clearance and waste removal, a final inspection with you, and the written 10-year guarantee.
Timescales
Typical Timescales
Job
Typical duration
Garage or outbuilding
1–2 days
Mid-terrace roof
3–5 days
3-bed semi re-roof
5–8 days
Large detached / complex cut roof
8–12 days
Listed / conservation re-roof
Per specification
Extended wet or windy spells pause an open re-roof — we never leave a roof exposed overnight, and build realistic weather margin into the programme.
Access
Access, Scaffolding & Permits in Portfield
A full re-roof always runs from a full scaffold — safe standing access to every slope is a legal requirement and non-negotiable for work of this scale. Scaffold is specified for: the entire job — full perimeter scaffold with edge protection is standard on every re-roof - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Portfield's post-war concrete-tile estates along Stane Street and Bognor Road give open front access; nail sickness is the dominant issue here. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Chichester District Council; allow a few working days on streets like Stane Street, St James’ Road where space is tight.
Pricing
Roof Replacement Prices in Portfield
Job
Typical range
Notes
Concrete tile semi
£6,500–£11,500
Supplied & fitted, scaffold incl.
Clay tile semi
£9,500–£15,500
Conservation-correct
Natural slate semi
£11,000–£18,500
Welsh slate
Concrete tile (per m²)
£85–£170
Covering only
Timber repairs (if found)
£500–£2,000
Rafters/battens once stripped
What moves the price
Covering material — concrete, clay or slate
Roof complexity: hips, valleys, dormers add labour
Conservation premium of 20–40% on visible period roofs
Scaffold duration on the perimeter
Timber condition revealed at strip-off
Worked example: A full re-roof of a St Pancras Victorian terrace in matched clay tile with lead valleys: priced per specification, typically £12,000–£15,500 including scaffold and waste.
Staged payments on re-roofs — nothing up front before materials are on site, a progress stage, and the balance on completion and inspection. Reduced 5% VAT usually applies; confirmed in writing.
Covering PO19 and surrounding postcodes.
Guarantee
What the 10-Year Guarantee Actually Covers
The complete re-roof carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee, transferable if you sell, with manufacturer warranties on tiles and membrane 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 re-roof is the noisiest, busiest job we do — a skip on the drive, scaffold up for a week or two, and daytime noise. We protect planting, agree parking, and keep the site controlled throughout. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
We schedule re-roofs around the forecast and board every open section overnight; a dry spell is ideal but we work productively through a normal Chichester autumn. Portfield sits on the exposed eastern edge of the city, catching coastal weather.
FAQ
Roof Replacement Portfield: Common Questions
Costs vary by scope and access. 2-bed terrace re-roof: £4,500–£8,000. 3-bed semi re-roof: £5,500–£12,000. We provide a free survey and written itemised quote for all work in Portfield — no obligation to proceed.
Yes. Portfield is part of our regular working territory. We carry out roof replacement across all Portfield postcodes and the surrounding area. Our own team on every job — no subcontractors.
No. The survey visit and quote are free with no obligation. For emergency work, we charge only for the make-safe and repair — no separate call-out fee on top.
Minor repair or maintenance visits typically take 2 to 4 hours. Larger jobs — re-roofing, full flat roof replacement — take 3 to 7 days depending on size and complexity. We confirm the programme in the written quote.
Scaffold requirements depend on the job and property height. We confirm access requirements in the written quote. Scaffold cost is always included as a line item so there are no surprises.
Yes. 1960s-70s concrete tile estates at nail sickness threshold. For roof replacement this means nail sickness widespread, ridge mortar failure on most un-maintained properties. We specify materials and methods appropriate to Portfield's specific conditions at the survey.
Yes. Our NFRC membership is current and verifiable at nfrc.co.uk. We hold £5m public liability insurance and provide a written 10-year workmanship guarantee on all roof replacement in Portfield. All credentials available on request.
Survey and Specification for Portfield Chichester Properties
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 Portfield Chichester, where post-war concrete tile estates at nail sickness threshold, the survey findings directly shape the specification we recommend.
The Re-Roofing Process Step by Step
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.
Re-Roofing Costs in Portfield Chichester
A 3-bedroom semi-detached in Portfield Chichester 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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