Roofing specialists serving Old Town, Eastbourne (BN20). From 17th century listed cottages to Victorian villas — we understand the material requirements for every era of Old Town housing stock. Free quotes, no call-out fees, 24/7 emergency.
The full range of roofing work carried out across Old Town (BN20). Free quotes, no call-out fees.
Tiles, slates, flashings and valleys on Old Town properties. Fast response, no call-out fees.
Learn more →Full re-roofs on Old Town housing stock. 10-year guarantee, free survey.
Learn more →Soft wash moss and lichen removal. Coastal damp makes Old Town roofs particularly prone.
Learn more →Repointing and lead flashing on Old Town chimneys. Salt air attacks faster here.
Learn more →Old Town is the historic core of Eastbourne — predating the Victorian seafront resort development by several centuries. The housing stock ranges from genuine 17th and 18th century cottages around Church Street and the High Street, through Georgian and Regency townhouses, to the substantial Victorian villas that fill the streets between the old village core and the modern town centre. Roofing materials are consequently mixed: handmade clay plain tile on the oldest properties, Welsh slate on Victorian properties, and concrete tile on the post-war infill. Several streets contain listed buildings where the choice of repair and replacement materials is constrained.
Old Town sits at an elevated position above the main Eastbourne town centre, sheltered slightly from direct seafront salt air compared to Meads — but the difference is modest. The area still sits within the coastal salt-air zone and lead, mortar and timber components deteriorate faster than inland equivalents. The elevated position means wind exposure from the north and north-west in winter adds a different load to the predominantly south-west exposure of the seafront areas.
Chimney stack repointing and lead flashing are the highest-volume repairs on Old Town's Victorian and Edwardian stock. Original clay plain tile slippage on the oldest properties is common — the hand-cut wooden pegs on properties 100+ years old are well past their life. Listed building constraints on materials mean we source appropriate handmade clay tile and use lime mortar correctly. On the post-war infill properties, nail-sick concrete tile is an increasing issue.
"Old cottage off Church Street — clay plain tiles, some original. Needed careful assessment to identify which could be reused and which needed replacing with matching handmade tile. Exactly the right approach, no shortcuts."
"Victorian villa — full chimney stack repoint using lime mortar. Previous hard cement repoint had damaged the brickwork. Correct specification this time, properly done."
"Slate roof on the Victorian detached — missing slates after gales, two cracked sections. Matched Welsh blue slate correctly, job finished same week we called."
Yes. We have experience working on listed properties in Old Town and understand the material and method requirements. Repairs on listed buildings typically require like-for-like material matching and lime mortar specification. We advise on any consent requirements before quoting.
The oldest properties in Old Town use handmade clay plain tile — locally distinctive small-format tiles laid to a steeper pitch than Victorian machine-made tile. Some properties have Horsham stone slate on outbuildings. Most Victorian properties have Welsh slate or clay peg tile. Matching these materials on repairs and replacements requires specialist sourcing that we carry out as standard.
Standard repairs on Victorian Old Town properties run £150–£600 depending on scope. Listed building work is quoted individually as material sourcing and method requirements affect cost. Free assessment on all properties — call 0132 336 5960.
Yes. Old Town has conservation area designation covering the historic core around Church Street and the High Street. Within the conservation area, visible roofing materials on principal elevations must match the character of the original. We advise on any planning requirements before starting work.
Yes — all our quotes for Old Town properties include VAT, materials, labour and scaffold. The quoted price is the price you pay.
All roofing work in Old Town carries our written 10-year workmanship guarantee. GRP flat roofs carry an additional 25-year product guarantee from the manufacturer.
Yes — £5m public liability insurance covering all work in Old Town and across East Sussex. NFRC registered. Certificates available on request.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Local roofers serving Old Town and all of Eastbourne.
0132 336 5960