Selsey sits on a peninsula with open sea on three sides — the most exposed location in the area we cover. Peninsula exposure means extreme wind loadings, constant salt air, and a moss growth rate on north-facing pitches that's higher than anywhere else in West Sussex. We understand what this means for roofing.
We cover every roofing need in Selsey — 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 Selsey.
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 Selsey. 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.
Get a quote →Need a roofer in Chichester? Call us now — free quotes, no call-out fee
01243 278085Selsey's housing stock is predominantly 1950s–1970s bungalow development, with large concrete interlocking tile roofs across most of the peninsula. These roofs were built quickly in the post-war decades when Selsey expanded rapidly as a retirement and holiday destination, and many are now approaching 50–60 years old. Nail sickness is widespread, and tile replacement requests are among the most common calls we receive from Selsey homeowners.
The East Beach and seafront areas have the most challenging conditions of any site we work on. Wind uplift on exposed pitches is significantly higher here than in Chichester town, and any re-roofing work in these locations requires mechanically fixed tiles rather than relying on traditional mortar-only bedding. We carry out a wind zone assessment on every Selsey property before specifying a re-roof system.
Beyond tile fixings, the two most frequent Selsey calls are flat roof replacement on bungalow extensions and emergency storm repair after winter gales. The flat roofs on 1960s and 1970s extensions are predominantly original felt systems, many of which are overdue replacement. We replace these with GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber as standard — both outperform felt in Selsey's extreme coastal conditions. Moss growth on north-facing pitches is also a significant issue; the combination of salt air, persistent dampness and limited sun exposure creates ideal conditions for moss that, left untreated, causes tile frost damage.
Based in Chichester, we cover Selsey and all surrounding towns and villages across West Sussex and east Hampshire.
"Our East Beach bungalow needed a full re-roof — the concrete tiles had been there since 1968. They specified mechanically fixed tiles given the exposure and the new roof has sailed through two winters with no issues."
"GRP flat roof on our extension to replace the original felt. The old felt was blistering and leaking every autumn. New GRP is perfect — no issues since installation and it looks far better."
"Had four tiles come off in the February storm. Called on a Monday, they were here Tuesday. Matched the tiles well and checked the whole ridge while they were up. Very thorough."
Yes. We cover all of Selsey including East Beach, West Sands and the village centre. We're typically 25–30 minutes from Selsey from our Chichester base.
Selsey is predominantly bungalow stock — 1950s–1970s construction with concrete interlocking tiles on most properties. Some older cottages in the village centre have clay plain tiles. Flat-roofed extensions are also very common, particularly on larger 1970s bungalows.
Yes. Selsey Bill is the most southerly point on the Sussex coast and faces open sea exposure on three sides. Properties in East Beach and along the seafront road experience the highest wind loadings of any location we cover. We use mechanically fixed tiles on all re-roofing work in Selsey as standard.
Yes, 24/7. Selsey's exposure means storm damage is a genuine risk. Call 01243 278085 day or night if your roof has been compromised.
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 Selsey 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 Selsey, this means the combination of three-sided sea exposure and aging concrete tile stock generates the highest per-property emergency call rate in the coverage area, full mechanical fixing throughout all re-roofing is non-negotiable, and EPDM flat roofing is preferred for the most exposed 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.
Free survey across all Selsey postcodes. Written quote with full itemised breakdown. Our own employed team on every job — no subcontractors. 01243 278085 to book.
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