Roofing questions, answered

These answers are written for owners along the Sussex and Hampshire coast and inland towards the Downs, where sea weather, gales and driving rain test every roof. Where a rule or a figure matters, we name the source so you can check it yourself.

An answer can tell you what usually applies. It cannot see your roof. For a verdict on your own tiles, slates, flat roof or lead, send us the enquiry form and we visit, survey and photograph it, then write up a single total price.

If you would rather read about a whole job than a single question, the services pages cover each type of roof, and the guides go deeper on materials and regulations.