"We used East Sussex Roofing on our tall Victorian property on the Kemptown seafront, and we can't recommend them highly enough. We first called Edward about a leak around the chimney. While investigating, he discovered a series of further issues and showed us each one, both by video and in person, so we could see exactly what was going on. He then talked us through the options in a pragmatic and clear way. There was no exaggeration and no upselling, just honest advice on what needed doing and why …"
Gareth Hance · chimney leak and gutteringRoofers on Queens Road, Brighton
You can't see your roof. Edward makes sure you do.
Leaks, slipped tiles, gutters, flat roofs and full re-roofs across Brighton, Hove and East Sussex. You get photos and videos of the problem, the fix and the finished job, so you know exactly what you're paying for.
During
On site
Start here
What's happened up there?
Pick the one that sounds like yours. Next to each is someone from Brighton or nearby who had the same problem, in their own words.
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It's leaking, and it's still raining
Emergency call-outs to find the leak and get the roof dry, then a proper repair once it's safe to do.
"Came out urgently in the rain on a bank holiday to find the problem with our leaking roof. From start to finish they showed me loads of photos and videos to highlight the problem and how they were fixing it."
Tom Clewley, Google review
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Tiles or slates have slipped
Loose ridge, bonnet and hip tiles, cracked or slipped slates, made safe first and then refixed or replaced.
"We had an emergency situation when the bonnet tiles detached from our roof and almost slid off entirely. Thankfully a call to Edward and the very next morning scaffolding was up and the bonnet tiles safely removed."
Susie Ballentyne, who sorted it all from Australia
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Gutters overflowing, or a fascia's come down
Guttering, downpipes, fascias and soffits cleared, repaired or replaced.
"Called them out after a fascia fell from our roof. They sorted it out quickly and communication was great throughout."
Alex Dewar, Google review
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The flat roof keeps letting water in
Flat roofs on extensions, bays and back additions, repaired, recoated or replaced.
"They re-fitted a flat roof that was leaking, staying late to make sure it was watertight the same day."
Eliza P, Google review
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The whole roof has had it
Full strip and re-roof: old covering off, timbers checked, new membrane and battens, tiles or slates relaid, new ridge.
"The whole project was completed in under a week, from scaffolding going up to the final clear-up and scaffolding removal."
Keith Marston, who had his front roof replaced
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A chimney, lead, or a tricky old building
Chimney repairs, leadwork and parapets on Brighton's tall Victorian and Edwardian houses.
"There was no exaggeration and no upselling, just honest advice on what needed doing and why …"
Gareth Hance, tall Victorian on the Kemptown seafront
During the job
What lands on your phone
Most people never go up and look at their own roof. So you get sent it instead: what's been found, what's being done, and the finished job.
"Edward kept us updated with photos and videos sent via WhatsApp during each stage of the work. A drone survey was also provided."Keith Marston, Google review
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Update 5 of 5Photos posted by customers with their Google reviews, from different jobs.
Who turns up
Edward, his son, Micky, Joe and Dayle.
That's who customers name in their reviews. A local family firm on Queens Road, a few minutes from the station, working on Brighton's roofs every day.
"They even refitted one section of the guttering as they weren't 100% happy with the water flow."
N M, on Edward, his son and Micky
"Dayle arrived promptly on a Saturday morning, whilst having only been asked for a quote substantially fixed the problems on the spot!"
Rodger Holcombe
"Edward has very kindly donated roof tiles to the Wellsbourne Healthcare CIC Community Garden."
Lucy Mitchell, Wellsbourne Healthcare CIC
On Google
48 people have written about their roof
4.9★★★★★from 48 Google reviews
- "All work completed very quickly at sensible price."
- "Wonderful job you did on my roof, fair pricing."
- "Used this company to install a new roof and massively happy with the service."
"Amazing service from East Sussex Roofing. We had a terrible leak after the recent heavy rainfall in Brighton and they came the same day we called, diagnosed the problem and had scaffolding up within a couple of days and fixed a major issue with the old roof. Very professional, superb work! I highly recommend them! …"
Mary Artemi · leak after heavy rain"Great jobs from the lads at ESR! It was an emergency job and they didn't exploit that, very reasonable price and a quick response time too. Would definitely recommend and will be using them again for any future roofing works we may need."
David Brooks · emergency repair"These guys have been amazing. We have a tricky situation with a leaking living roof. Although they were unable to actually fix the problem because of it's specific construction they've taken the time to diagnose the problem and find us the right person to help us fix it without charging us at all. Really appreciate your help!"
Erin Tabrar · living roof leak"Recently had guttering/downpipe and a small flat roof replaced by East Sussex Roofing on an old very tall 6 storey building. Edward is excellent at communicating and kept us updated all the time. They delivered the work to a good standard and on time …"
Jenny · gutters and flat roof, 6 storeys"I couldn't be happier with the service and our roof. We've had so many issues over the years which multiple roofers failed to address. Edward and his team not only fixed the issues but they were so helpful and approachable and offered lots of advice. Plus, our roof looks great too!"
Trudi Baker · repeat customer
Where we go
Brighton and Hove most days, along the coast and up to the Downs too.
- Brighton & HoveHome patch, from Hove to Kemptown and the seafront
- LewesOver the Downs from Brighton
- Burgess HillNorth of the Downs
- Seaford & EastbourneEast along the coast
Questions
The things people ask on the first call
It's pouring in. Can someone come today?
Ring 07587 444017, lines are open 8am to 8pm every day. Customers have had same-day visits after heavy rain and a call-out on a bank holiday. If the full repair needs scaffolding, the first job is getting your roof dry.
Do you charge to come and look?
No. Quotes are free and there's no obligation. You'll be shown what's wrong and told what needs doing, and what doesn't.
How will I know what you've actually done up there?
You'll be sent photos and videos as the job goes, usually on WhatsApp: the problem, the repair and the finished roof.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully insured.
How long does a new roof take?
It depends on the size of the roof and what's found under the old one. As one example, Keith Marston's front roof was done in under a week, from scaffold up to scaffold down. You'll get a time for yours with the quote.
Do you do gutters, chimneys and flat roofs, or just tiles?
All of it: repairs, re-roofs and new roofs, flat roofing, leadwork, guttering and fascias, chimney repairs and emergency call-outs, for homes and commercial buildings.
Get it looked at
Tell us what's happened
A couple of lines is plenty. If you can, send a photo on WhatsApp afterwards, even one from the street helps.
- Call or WhatsApp
- 07587 444017
- Office
- 01273 987866
- Find us
- 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG
- Open
- 8am to 8pm, every day