Roofers in Southsea

Roofing and building in Southsea

Southsea has some of the most handsome housing in Portsmouth: grand Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas, many with tall chimneys, bay windows and decorative details. Those features look great, but they bring plenty of roof work too.

We carry out roof repairs, re-roofs, flat roof work and guttering around Southsea, from Albert Road and Elm Grove to Craneswater and the seafront. Customers in Southsea have reviewed us on MyBuilder for flat roof repair and gutter cleaning.

Homes and roofs in Southsea

Bay windows often have a small flat or lead-covered roof of their own, and larger houses can have several roof slopes, valleys and chimney stacks. These are classic places for leaks to start. Slate is common on older properties. Parts of Southsea are conservation areas, so if your property is in one, or is listed, check what rules apply before changing materials. We can talk it through when we visit.

Local weather and your roof

The seafront takes the full force of the Solent weather. Salt spray and gales are hard on roof fixings, lead and gutters, and a roof that looks fine from the street can have slipped slates or failed flashings at the ridge. Exposed chimneys on tall villas take a lot of wind and rain.