Complete Roofing South East
Roofers in East Grinstead
Local roofers based in East Grinstead. Free roof surveys, fixed written prices and a twenty year workmanship guarantee on every job in RH19.
Our yard is at Unit 4, Birches Industrial Estate in East Grinstead, so when you book a survey in RH19 a local roofer comes out, gets on the roof (or sends the drone up), photographs what we find and talks you through it. Then you get one fixed price in writing. That covers a single slipped peg tile on a cottage off the High Street right up to a full reroof on a 1960s family home in Imberhorne. Our experienced roofing team does the work, and every job carries a twenty year workmanship guarantee.
Roofing in an East Grinstead setting
East Grinstead’s roofs are unusually varied for a town its size. The historic High Street is known for its run of medieval timber framed buildings, and the conservation area around it is full of steep, handmade clay peg tile roofs, lead valleys and old brick chimney stacks. These roofs need matching materials and traditional detailing, not a quick fix in modern tiles.
When the railway arrived in the Victorian era, the town spread out in brick villas and terraces with natural slate and clay tiles. That housing is found today around the town centre and towards Sunnyside and Baldwins Hill. After the war, and through the 1960s and 70s, estates grew around Imberhorne, Ashplats, Blackwell and Herontye. Most were built with concrete interlocking tiles, mortar bedded ridges and flat roofed garages, porches and dormers. Many of those original coverings, battens and felts are now reaching the end of their life at much the same time.
The weather matters too. East Grinstead sits high on the High Weald ridge, so south westerly gales hit exposed ridges and verges harder than in the valleys. And with Ashdown Forest, Weir Wood and plenty of mature gardens nearby, moss, leaf litter and blocked gutters and valleys are some of the most common causes of leaks we’re called out to.
What we do in East Grinstead
New roofs and reroofs A complete strip and reroof in clay, concrete or natural slate, with new battens, breathable membrane and leadwork. When a roof is past repairing we’ll show you the photographs and price both options, so you can decide on facts rather than pressure. Scaffolding, skips and permits go into the one fixed price.
Roof repairs Slipped and cracked tiles, ridge rebedding, leak tracing and storm damage. See our dedicated East Grinstead roof repairs page, or the full roof repairs service.
Flat and felt roofing EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and traditional felt systems for the extensions, garages and dormers common on the town’s postwar estates, built as warm deck.
Tiling and slating Pitched roofs in clay, concrete or natural slate, fixed to BS 5534. We can source handmade peg tiles and reclaimed slate to match period and conservation area properties. Where an exact match isn’t possible, we’ll say so honestly and show you the closest alternatives.
Chimneys and lead flashing Repointing, rebuilding and capping old stacks, plus new lead flashings, soakers and valleys. On older East Grinstead houses this is where water most often gets in.
Fascias, soffits and guttering Full roofline replacement with eaves ventilation as standard. This is worth doing alongside a reroof so the scaffold only goes up once.
Roof windows and skylights Roof lights and skylights supplied, fitted, flashed and sealed, including for loft conversions.
Drone roof surveys Close up drone photographs of roofs that are hard or unsafe to reach. They show you the condition of your roof without anyone climbing on it, and you can have a written report with them.
How it works
- Free survey. We inspect the roof close up, by drone where access allows, and photograph everything.
- Fixed written quotation within 48 hours. It’s itemised (materials, scaffolding, waste and VAT) and valid for 60 days.
- Scheduling and protection. We agree dates, arrange scaffolding and protect your garden, drive and neighbours.
- Installation by our team. A working foreman is on site and the site is left tidy every evening.
- Sign off. A final joint inspection, a photographic record and your twenty year workmanship guarantee documents.
Emergency roofer in East Grinstead
Storm damage, a sudden leak or tiles in the drive? Call the emergency line on 07939 862 818. It’s open day and night, including Sundays. Because we’re based in town, we aim to get someone out the same working day to make the roof safe and stop the water. We then survey properly and book the permanent repair. For storm damage we provide a full photographic report and itemised quotation for your insurer, and can speak to your loss adjuster directly. More on our emergency callout service.
Where we work around East Grinstead
We cover the whole RH19 area, including the town centre, Imberhorne, Ashplats, Sunnyside, Blackwell, Herontye, Baldwins Hill and Ashurst Wood. We also regularly work in the surrounding villages. See our pages for Felbridge, Lingfield, Dormansland, Forest Row, Turners Hill, Copthorne and Crawley, or browse all areas in West Sussex.
Had work done by us?
If we have worked on your roof in East Grinstead, we would really appreciate a short, honest review. It helps other local homeowners choose a roofer with confidence.
Get a free survey
Tell us what your roof needs and we will inspect it, photograph what we find and give you one fixed price in writing, with no obligation.
East Grinstead roofing questions
Yes. Every quote follows a free survey, because we’d rather price what’s actually on your roof than guess from the ground. You’ll get a fixed, itemised price in writing within 48 hours, valid for 60 days, with no obligation.
In most cases, yes. We regularly source handmade clay peg tiles and reclaimed or natural slate to match older properties. If an exact match isn’t possible we’ll tell you honestly and show you the closest options before any work starts.
It depends on the condition of the battens, felt and fixings underneath, not just the tiles. We photograph what we find and, if it’s borderline, price both a repair and a reroof so you can compare.
Our yard is in East Grinstead, so for an active leak we aim to get someone out the same working day to make it safe. The emergency line is open outside office hours too.
Our workmanship, in writing, for twenty years.
Yes. Licensed scaffolding, permits and skips are included in your fixed quote, so you have one price and one point of contact.
Book a free roof survey in East Grinstead
Tell us what your roof needs and a local roofer will come out, inspect it properly and give you a fixed price in writing. Send the form and we’ll call you back within one working hour during office times. Office hours are Monday to Friday 6am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 4pm.
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