Roofing contractor in Portsmouth
Roofing Services in Portsmouth
Across Portsmouth, we look after homeowners, landlords and businesses with roofing and solar work that is done properly the first time — from a quick repair to a full new roof. We cover urgent repairs, full replacements, flat roofing, guttering, chimney work, cladding and solar panel installation, always with straightforward, no-pressure advice and a service shaped around your property and your budget. Portsmouth’s housing spans Victorian and Edwardian terraces, post-war prefabs and later council-built homes, and we have the experience to work confidently across all of them. With over 15 years of combined hands-on experience, a 5-star rated reputation, £5 million of public liability insurance and a 10-year workmanship guarantee on new roof installations, your property is in safe hands. Every site visit leads to a free, no-obligation quote within 48 hours — clear pricing, no hidden extras. If you want a Portsmouth roofing company that is local, reliable and easy to deal with, we are ready to help.
Our Core Services in Portsmouth
Portsmouth flat roofing services
Expert installation and repair of GRP, EPDM rubber, single-ply and traditional flat roofing systems for extensions, garages, outbuildings and commercial buildings in Portsmouth. Durable, weatherproof solutions designed for low maintenance and long-term performance.More informationPortsmouth solar energy system services
Rooftop and residential solar panel installation, maintenance, repair and system inspections in Portsmouth. We help Portsmouth properties generate clean energy, reduce electricity bills and improve long-term efficiency while ensuring roof compatibility.More information
The Portsmouth suburbs we provide Roofing services to:
Baffins, Buckland, Copnor, Cosham, Drayton, Eastney, Farlington, Fratton, Hilsea, Kingston, Landport, Milton, North End, Old Portsmouth, Paulsgrove, Portsea, Rudmore, Somerstown, Southsea, Stamshaw, Tipner, Wymering.
Why choose us as your roofers in Portsmouth?
Over 15 years of experience working in Portsmouth
With over 15 years of combined hands-on experience across Portsmouth, we have worked on roofs of every age and style — from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to post-war prefabs and later council-built homes — so your roof gets a proven, reliable approach from the very first visit. That same experience covers everyday roof repairs and flat roofing alike.
local expertise in Portsmouth
As a local company we know the kind of roofs Portsmouth homes have and the way they are built — the Victorian and Edwardian terraces, post-war prefabs and later council-built homes packed across the city — so your quote is accurate and realistic from the start, with no surprises once work begins.
5-star rated service
Our 5-star rated reputation across Portsmouth is built on word of mouth — one job done well leads to the next, as neighbours and friends recommend a roofer they know they can trust.
Competent & highly trained team
Every member of our team is fully trained and certified in asbestos awareness, working at height and manual handling, so your Portsmouth property — and everyone around it — stays safe while the work is done to a professional standard.
£5 million public liability insurance
We carry £5 million of public liability insurance on every job we take on in Portsmouth, large or small, so your home and your neighbours are fully protected from the moment we arrive.
10 year workmanship guarantee
Our 10-year workmanship guarantee on new roof installations protects your investment long after we have finished — reassurance that counts when a Portsmouth roof has to cope with salt-laden air off the Solent and the exposed south-coast winds that come with living in a coastal city.
Our Roofing service areas near Portsmouth
Find out more about our Roofing services in Portsmouth
Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions regarding our Roofing services in Portsmouth.
Do you offer free, no-obligation quotes for roofing work in Portsmouth?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free site visit and a written, itemised quote with clear pricing and no hidden extras — and you are under no obligation at any stage. Wherever your property is in Portsmouth, the way we approach the visit is the same. Get in touch and we will be out to you and back with your quote within 48 hours.
How quickly can you respond if I have a roofing emergency in Portsmouth?
Genuine emergencies get a callback within 24 hours and a make-safe visit to stop any further water getting in before we schedule the full repair. We keep diary space for emergency callouts across Portsmouth alongside our standard 48-hour quote turnaround. Call us, or see our emergency roof repair page for how a make-safe visit works.
Do you take on smaller repairs as well as full re-roofs in Portsmouth?
Small jobs get the same care and the same response promise as big ones. Slipped tiles, ridge repairs, minor leaks, lead flashing, gutter clears and single chimney pots are everyday work for us, not afterthoughts — and Portsmouth’s mix of Victorian terraces, post-war prefabs and later-built homes means plenty of properties need exactly this kind of focused fix rather than a full re-roof. The 48-hour quote and 24-hour emergency response apply just the same. Call us for honest, no-pressure advice and a free quote.
Do you handle insurance work for roof damage in Portsmouth?
Yes — insurance work is a regular part of what we do, including storm damage, fire, accidental damage and fallen-tree calls. You will get an insurance-grade written report, clear photographs of the damage for your claim, and we will deal directly with loss adjusters where needed. Bring us in at the start of the claim for your Portsmouth property and we will keep the paperwork moving alongside the repair, not behind it.
What's the next step if I want a quote in Portsmouth?
It is simple. Call us or fill in the contact form and we will book a free site survey, conducted by a director, at a time that suits you. The director measures the roof, notes anything relevant, and we send a written, itemised quote — clear pricing, no hidden extras — within 48 hours. Wherever you are in Portsmouth, an appointment is rarely more than a few days away. From first call to finished job we keep things easy, and we are ready to help.
Our services in Portsmouth
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth
About PortsmouthPortsmouthCity & unitary authority areaPortsmouth Harbour, including Spinnaker TowerThe GuildhallSouthsea BeachHMS VictoryMary Rose MuseumGunwharf QuaysClarence PierFlagCoat of ArmsNickname: PompeyMotto: Heaven’s Light Our GuideShown within HampshirePortsmouthLocation within the United KingdomCoordinates: 50°48′21″N 01°05′14″W / 50.80583°N 1.08722°W Sovereign state United Kingdom Country England Region South East England Ceremonial county Hampshire Government • Type Unitary authority, city • Governing body Portsmouth City Council • Leadership Leader and Cabinet (Liberal Democrats) • Lord Mayor Abdul Kadir • Members of Parliament Stephen Morgan (L)
Amanda Martin (L)[2]Area • City & unitary authority area15.54 sq mi (40.25 km2) Population (2011, 2021)• City & unitary authority area208,100[1][a] • Urban 238,137[4][c] • Metro 855,679 (South Hampshire)[3][b] Ethnicity (2021) [5]• Ethnic groups List- 85.2% White
- 6.9% Asian
- 3.4% Black
- 2.6% Mixed
- 1.8% other
Religion (2021) [5]• Religion List- 47.1% no religion
- 39.4% Christianity
- 6.4% not stated
- 4.9% Islam
- 0.8% Hinduism
- 0.6% other
- 0.5% Buddhism
- 0.2% Sikhism
- 0.1% Judaism
Time zone UTC+0 (GMT) • Summer (DST) UTC+1 (BST) Postal code POArea code 023 ISO 3166 code GB-POR Police Hampshire and Isle of Wight Ambulance South Central Fire Hampshire and Isle of Wight Website portsmouth .gov .uk Portsmouth (/ˈpɔːrtsməθ/ ⓘ PORTS-məth) is a port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. Most of Portsmouth is located on Portsea Island, off the south coast of England in the Solent, making Portsmouth the only city in England not located primarily on the mainland. The city is located 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Southampton, 50 miles (80 km) west of Brighton and Hove and 74 miles (119 km) south-west of London. With a population last recorded at 208,100, it is the most densely populated city in the United Kingdom. Portsmouth forms part of the South Hampshire urban area with Gosport, Fareham, Havant, Eastleigh and Southampton.
Portsmouth’s history can be traced to Roman times and it has contained a significant Royal Navy dockyard and base for centuries. Portsmouth was founded c. 1180 by Anglo-Norman merchant Jean de Gisors in the south-west area of Portsea Island, a location now known as Old Portsmouth. Around this time, de Gisors ordered the construction of a chapel dedicated to St Thomas Becket. This became a parish church by the 14th century. Portsmouth was established as a town with a royal charter on 2 May 1194. The city is home to the first drydock ever built. It was constructed by Henry VII in 1496.
Portsmouth has the world’s oldest dry dock currently in use, “The Great Stone Dock”; originally built in 1698, rebuilt in 1769 and presently known as “No.5 Dock”. The world’s first mass production line was established at the naval base’s Block Mills which produced pulley blocks for the Royal Navy. By the early-19th century, Portsmouth was the most heavily fortified city in the world, and was considered “the world’s greatest naval port” at the height of the British Empire throughout Pax Britannica. By 1859, a ring of defensive land and sea forts, known as the Palmerston Forts, had been built around Portsmouth in anticipation of an invasion from continental Europe.
In the 20th century, Portsmouth achieved city status on 21 April 1926. During the Second World War, the city was bombed extensively in the Portsmouth Blitz, which resulted in the deaths of 930 people, and it was a pivotal embarkation point for the D-Day landings. In 1982, a British task force departed from Portsmouth to serve in the Falklands War. HMY Britannia was formerly based in Portsmouth and oversaw the transfer of Hong Kong in 1997, after which Britannia was retired from royal service, decommissioned and relocated to Leith as a museum ship.
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