Local roofing specialists serving Findon and the BN14 postcode. Period flint and stone cottages, Georgian and Victorian village stock, 20th cent. Free quotes, no call-out fee.
Findon is a downland village of period flint and stone cottages, Georgian and Victorian stock, with 20th-century infill. Roofs here are typically clay peg tile and natural slate over lime-bedded flint walls. You'll find it on the village around The Square, the cottages off Nepcote Lane and the stock near Findon Place alike.
At over 70 metres on the South Downs escarpment, Findon sees significantly higher wind speeds and harder frost cycles than coastal Worthing — exposure, not salt, is the defining factor here. In practice, a full re-roof here typically addresses lime-mortar repointing and heritage-matched flint and slate work, perished underlay and widespread nail sickness. That is the standard we bring to every Findon roof.
We access the roof directly and assess tile condition, batten and felt integrity, structural timbers, all lead work, and chimney and valley status. You receive an itemised written quote before we begin.
Scaffold erected the day before. Existing tile, batten and felt removed and bagged on day one. Breathable membrane relaid the same day — the roof is never left exposed overnight.
New treated batten and chosen tile laid over the following days. All lead work, ridge and hip completed before scaffold comes down. Site cleared and tidy on final day.
Period flint and stone cottages, Georgian and Victorian village stock, 20th century infill. Named streets and estates we work on regularly include The Square, School Hill, High Street.
South Downs escarpment location at 70m creates significantly higher wind loads than lower Worthing; more pronounced frost and freeze-thaw than coastal properties. This combination of exposure conditions shapes the specification we apply on every Findon job.
The most frequent roof replacement work we carry out in BN14: Elevated at 70m+ — higher wind speeds than coastal Worthing; lime mortar essential on flint properties; ridge and hip mortar failure from wind exposure. We carry materials appropriate for this housing stock on every visit to Findon.
| Material | Design Life | Coastal Performance | Approx Cost (semi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern clay interlocking | 80–100 years | Excellent | £5,500–£9,000 |
| Welsh slate | 100–150 years | Excellent | £7,000–£12,000 |
| Concrete interlocking | 40–60 years | Moderate | £5,000–£8,000 |
| Fibre cement slate | 30–40 years | Good | £4,500–£7,500 |
Prices are guides. Free written quote on every job in Findon. Call 01903 905 128.
Typical timescales for Findon properties. Every roof differs — your written quote confirms the schedule for your job.
| Timescale | Stage | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Scaffold up | Access erected and the property protected before work starts. |
| Days 1–2 | Strip & inspect | Old covering removed, structure checked and any timber repairs agreed. |
| Days 2–5 | Re-cover | Membrane, battens, tiles, ridge and leadwork on a typical semi or terrace. |
| 1–2 weeks | Whole project | Average Findon house from scaffold up to scaffold down, weather depending. |
Modern tiles, underlay and dry-fix systems specified for four decades of coastal service.
Workmanship guarantee plus manufacturer-backed material warranties, in writing.
Notified and signed off where the works require it, with paperwork for resale.
"Three ridge tiles blown off in a winter gale. Reseated in flexible mortar. No repeat issues."
"Flint cottage chimney repointing with lime mortar. Excellent finish."
"Clay tile repairs on the main slope of our Victorian farmhouse. Repairs invisible from ground."
Costs in BN14 follow our standard West Sussex pricing. 3-bed semi (clay interlocking) typically costs £5,500–£9,000. Free, no-obligation quotes — call 01903 905 128.
Yes. We cover all of BN14 including Findon and surrounding areas. Call 01903 905 128 to arrange a free inspection and quote.
Yes. South Downs escarpment location at 70m creates significantly higher wind loads than lower Worthing; more pronounced frost and freeze-thaw than coastal. We specify appropriate coastal-grade materials on all Findon work as standard.
For emergencies in BN14 we aim for same-day attendance. For non-urgent work we typically attend within 3–5 working days. Call 01903 905 128.
Period flint and stone cottages, Georgian and Victorian village stock, 20th century infill. This housing stock creates specific requirements — Elevated at 70m+ — higher wind speeds than coastal Worthing; lime mortar essential on flint properti.
Yes. Every significant roofing job in BN14 starts with a direct roof inspection and a written, itemised quote. Call 01903 905 128 to arrange.
All workmanship carries our 10-year written guarantee, in addition to manufacturer material guarantees where applicable. Call 01903 905 128.
No call-out fees. No obligation. A free quote from a local Worthing roofer.
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