Re-Roofing Old Town Properties
A full roof replacement in Old Town must be specified for the actual housing stock and exposure. pre-1900 and Victorian period property, some listed buildings — Lime mortar mandatory, matched historic tile sourcing, listed building consent may be required. We survey the specific property and specify accordingly rather than applying a blanket material approach to every job.
The strip phase is where re-roofs are won or lost. Every re-roof includes a comprehensive structural inspection once the old covering is removed: felt condition, batten integrity, rafter feet, purlin condition. Any structural issues found are quoted transparently before work proceeds — no work starts without your agreement on the additional price.
What's Included in a Old Town Re-Roof
A complete re-roof quote for a Old Town property includes: scaffold erection and removal, full strip and disposal, breathable membrane, new pressure-treated battens, new tile covering in the correct material, all lead flashings to coastal Code 5 specification, dry-ridge mechanical fixing on exposed aspects, new guttering where required, site clearance, and 10-year workmanship guarantee on day of completion.
Re-Roof Costs for Old Town
Re-Roof Costs — Old Town, Eastbourne
| Bungalow (concrete tile) | £3,500–£6,500 |
| 3-bed semi (concrete) | £5,500–£9,500 |
| 3-bed semi (clay tile) | £7,500–£12,000 |
| 4-bed detached | £8,000–£14,000 |
| Period property (matched clay/slate) | £8,000–£16,000+ |
All prices include scaffold, strip, membrane, battens, tiles, lead flashings, and VAT. Free surveys for all Old Town properties.