Local roofing specialists serving Tarring and the BN13 postcode. Pre-Norman village — oldest settlement in Worthing; flint and stone. Free quotes, no call-out fee.
Tarring stands apart: it is the oldest settlement in Worthing — a pre-Norman village of flint and stone cottages ranging from medieval through to Victorian, much of it inside a designated conservation area. The prevailing stock is clay peg tile and natural slate over aged flint and stone walls. the historic High Street, the cottages around St Andrew's and the older lanes of West Tarring all show it.
At around 2.5km from the coast Tarring sees less direct salt spray than the seafront, but its conservation-area status shapes every repair. Locally, a full re-roof here typically addresses lime-mortar repointing and heritage-matched flint and slate work, perished underlay and widespread nail sickness. Every re-roof job in Tarring gets conservation-grade work — hydraulic lime repointing and, where materials change, conservation-officer approval before we start.
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.
Pre-Norman village — oldest settlement in Worthing; flint and stone medieval to Victorian stock; designated conservation area. Named streets and estates we work on regularly include High Street Tarring, St Andrews Road, Rectory Gardens.
West of Worthing town centre; 2.5km from Channel; conservation area obligations override standard repair specification throughout. This combination of exposure conditions shapes the specification we apply on every Tarring job.
The most frequent roof replacement work we carry out in BN13: All repointing requires hydraulic lime; material changes need conservation officer approval; lead flashings on aged stock frequently failing. We carry materials appropriate for this housing stock on every visit to Tarring.
| 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 Tarring. Call 01903 905 128.
Typical timescales for Tarring 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 Tarring 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.
"Listed cottage on the High Street, lime mortar repoint and lead flashing. Conservation officer approved."
"Pre-1900 flint property, clay tile replacement. Sourced handmade tiles that matched the original."
"Annual inspection on our historic Tarring property. Very thorough and knowledgeable."
Costs in BN13 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 BN13 including Tarring and surrounding areas. Call 01903 905 128 to arrange a free inspection and quote.
Yes. West of Worthing town centre; 2.5km from Channel; conservation area obligations override standard repair specification throughout. We specify appropriate coastal-grade materials on all Tarring work as standard.
For emergencies in BN13 we aim for same-day attendance. For non-urgent work we typically attend within 3–5 working days. Call 01903 905 128.
Pre-Norman village — oldest settlement in Worthing; flint and stone medieval to Victorian stock; designated conservation. This housing stock creates specific requirements — All repointing requires hydraulic lime; material changes need conservation officer approval; lead fl.
Yes. Every significant roofing job in BN13 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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