East Wittering sits on the Manhood Peninsula with open sea exposure from three directions. The bungalow stock here faces higher wind loadings than almost any location we cover — and the combination of age and coastal exposure means many of these roofs are well overdue for proper attention.
We carry out the full range of roofing work in East Wittering — repairs, replacements, flat roofing, guttering and chimney work. Free quotes on everything.
Slipped tiles, failed flashings, ridge line issues — fast, honest repairs with no call-out fee.
Get a quote →Full re-roofs with a 10-year guarantee. We advise on the right materials for your property type.
Get a quote →GRP, EPDM and felt for extensions and garages — coastal-rated and properly specified.
Get a quote →Same-day emergency response to East Wittering. Storm damage and leaks treated as urgent.
Call now →Cleaning, repairs and replacement — salt-air rated fixings for coastal locations.
Get a quote →Lead flashing, repointing, pot replacement. Conservation area and listed building work covered.
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01243 278085East Wittering developed primarily as a holiday destination from the 1930s onward, and the dominant housing type is the single-storey bungalow — often extended, sometimes converted to year-round occupation, but sharing the same basic 1950s–1970s construction across most of the peninsula. The concrete interlocking tile roofs on these bungalows are a consistent roofing challenge: original design life of 30–40 years, galvanised fixings now corroded in the salt air, and wide flat pitches that shed water slowly and accumulate moss rapidly.
The wind environment on the Wittering peninsula is categorically different from Chichester city. There are no hills, no major tree lines and nothing between these roofs and the Channel. Wind uplift surveys classify much of this area in a higher wind zone than central Chichester, and tiles on exposed pitches — particularly south-facing — require mechanical fixing rather than mortar-only bedding to remain secure through winter storm events. We carry out wind zone assessments on all Wittering re-roofing projects as part of our standard survey.
Beyond nail-sick tiles, the most frequent call from East Wittering is flat roof failure on bungalow extensions. The extended footprints of many peninsula bungalows include large rear additions with felt-covered flat roofs, often original to a 1970s or 1980s extension and now well past end of design life. UV degradation combined with salt air attack means felt surfaces blister, crack and fail faster here than inland. We replace these with GRP fibreglass as standard — its seamless surface and superior UV resistance make it by far the most appropriate system for coastal flat roofs. Guttering maintenance is also heavy in East Wittering: saltwater aerosol deposits on gutter surfaces and corrodes bracket fixings rapidly, and we recommend annual gutter inspections as standard for all peninsula properties.
Based in Chichester, we cover East Wittering and all surrounding towns and villages across West Sussex and east Hampshire.
"Full re-roof on our East Wittering bungalow — they assessed the wind zone correctly and specified mechanically fixed tiles. After two winters with no issues at all, that decision is vindicated. Excellent work."
"GRP roof on our rear extension in West Wittering. The old felt had been failing for years. The GRP has completely transformed the back of the house — dry, clean, excellent finish."
"Emergency call-out after tiles came off in a January storm. Team arrived at 7am and had the roof made safe before the next forecast. Very professional response to a stressful situation."
Yes. We cover East Wittering and West Wittering, as well as Bracklesham Bay, Earnley and the Manhood Peninsula. We're approximately 25–30 minutes from East Wittering from Chichester.
East Wittering is dominated by 1950s–1970s bungalows — a similar stock to Selsey but with a higher proportion of holiday and retirement properties. Concrete interlocking tile roofs are near-universal on this housing, and flat-roofed extensions are very common on enlarged bungalows.
The Manhood Peninsula is highly exposed — open coastal plain with sea views on multiple sides. Wind uplift is extreme compared to mainland locations, and salt air at this distance from the shore is at its most corrosive. We specify mechanically fixed tiles and marine-grade fixings on all re-roofing work in East and West Wittering.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency call-outs to the Wittering peninsula. Coastal storms here are among the most damaging in our coverage area. Call 01243 278085 day or night.
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 East Wittering 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 East Wittering, this means full mechanical fixing throughout is the correct specification for the peninsula wind loading, EPDM is preferred over GRP for flat roofs where installation temperature uncertainty is a factor, and the emergency call rate is the highest we see across the coverage area. We apply this knowledge to every survey and quotation — it is why our diagnosis rate is high and our return call rate is low.
Free survey across all East Wittering postcodes. Written quote with full itemised breakdown. Our own employed team on every job — no subcontractors. 01243 278085 to book.
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