Arundel is one of West Sussex's most architecturally distinctive towns — castle, cathedral and flint-built streets clustered in a conservation area on the River Arun. Roofing here demands specialist knowledge of period materials and conservation requirements. We work across Arundel's historic stock regularly.
We cover every roofing need in Arundel — repairs, full replacements, flat roofing, guttering and chimney work — all with free quotes and no call-out fee.
From a single slipped tile to valley replacement — fast, honest repairs across all housing types in Arundel.
Get a quote →Full re-roofs with a 10-year guarantee. We advise on the right materials for your property type and any planning constraints.
Get a quote →GRP, EPDM and felt systems for extensions and garages. Coastal-rated and properly specified for the local climate.
Get a quote →Same-day emergency call-outs to Arundel. Storm damage, sudden leaks and structural issues all treated as urgent.
Call now →Gutter cleaning, repairs and replacement. Salt air and coastal exposure demand properly specified materials.
Get a quote →Lead flashing, repointing and pot replacement — including conservation area and listed building work.
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01243 278085Arundel's roofing character is shaped by its geology and history. The chalk downland that the town sits against has historically provided flint for building — many of the town's Victorian and older properties are flint-built with clay plain tile roofs. These roofs have typically been maintained piecemeal over the decades, and matching both the tile profile and the weathered colour of original clay tiles requires sourcing reclaimed stock, which we do as a matter of course for Arundel conservation area work.
The streets around the castle and the High Street are the most demanding in terms of material specification and planning sensitivity. The riverside properties near the Arun are in a different category — low-lying, in a high ground moisture zone, and prone to heavy moss accumulation on all roof pitches. Properties in Tarrant Street and Park Place represent a mix of these challenges: period construction, conservation area constraints, and the damp microclimate of the river valley.
Lead valley failure in Arundel's older housing stock is endemic — the original lead was laid in the 19th and early 20th centuries and much of it has now reached end of life. The combination of age, seasonal temperature cycling on chalk-facing south slopes, and the river valley moisture all contribute. We carry out a full lead assessment alongside any significant repair or re-roofing quote on Arundel properties. Ridge line mortar failure is also very common — most of the conservation area housing still has sand and cement ridge bedding that has cracked and opened up, requiring full re-bedding in lime mortar.
Based in Chichester, we cover Arundel and all surrounding towns and villages across West Sussex and east Hampshire.
"Full re-roof on our flint cottage below the castle — they sourced matching clay plain tiles and the result is exactly right. The conservation officer commented favourably on the material standard. Outstanding work."
"Lead valleys on our Victorian semi had completely failed — water was tracking down the inner wall. New lead installed properly, no water ingress since. Very professional team."
"Moss clearance and full roof inspection on our Amberley cottage. They found two cracked tiles and a loose ridge section I wasn't aware of. Fixed the same day while up there. Excellent value."
Yes. We cover Arundel and surrounding villages including Angmering, Storrington, Amberley and Burpham. We're approximately 25–30 minutes from Arundel from Chichester.
Arundel has a distinctive character — the town centre is tightly clustered below the castle with a mix of medieval, Georgian and Victorian property. Flint-built properties are common, as is clay plain tile roofing. The surrounding villages have a mix of period cottages, Victorian farmworkers' housing and 20th-century infill.
Yes. Most of central Arundel is within a conservation area and subject to planning restrictions on visible roofing materials. Like-for-like repairs are generally straightforward, but material changes — fitting concrete tiles on a property that had clay — may require consent. We advise during the survey.
Flint-built properties often have very old clay plain tile roofs that need careful individual tile replacement. The River Arun flood plain creates high ground moisture below the castle, and properties on the lower slopes can experience significant moss growth on north-facing pitches. Lead valley failure is common on older properties throughout the town.
Call us on 01243 278085 or use the contact form and we will arrange a free survey at a time that suits you. We attend the property, assess the roof thoroughly, and provide a written itemised quote. There is no charge for the survey and no obligation to proceed.
Yes — we are based in Chichester and cover Arundel and the surrounding area as part of our regular working territory. Our team know the local housing stock, the planning constraints, and the material suppliers. You will not be passed to a subcontractor.
All our roofing work carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee. This is in addition to any manufacturer warranty on materials — GRP flat roofing systems, for instance, carry their own 20-year product guarantee. We are also fully insured with £5m public liability cover on every job.
Two decades of working in the Chichester area has given us a specific kind of knowledge that cannot be read from a manual: which housing eras generate which failure modes, which locations require which material specifications, and where the planning and conservation constraints apply that change what is appropriate. In Arundel, this means lime mortar is non-negotiable on flint construction, conservation area compliance is expected throughout the town centre, and the South Downs frost cycling accelerates mortar deterioration on elevated positions. We apply this knowledge to every survey and quotation — it is why our diagnosis rate is high and our return call rate is low.
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