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Roof repairs and chimney work in Brighton and across the south coast

From a single slipped tile to a stubborn leak, we find the cause and fix it properly, and we tell you plainly what needs doing.

Finding the real cause of a leak

Water often shows itself far from where it gets in. A stain on a bedroom ceiling can come from a cracked tile, a worn flashing or a blocked gutter some distance away. We work out where the water is actually getting in before we start, so the repair solves the problem instead of hiding it.

One customer who had us repair a leaking roof told us the team quickly identified the issue, kept in touch throughout and left the area clean and tidy.

Tiles, slate and lead flashing

We replace broken, slipped and missing tiles and slates, and renew lead flashing where the roof meets a chimney, wall or valley. Flashings are one of the most common places for leaks, because lead and the sealing around it take a lot of weather over the years.

If you can see tiles on the ground after a storm, or a tile hanging out of line, it is worth getting it looked at before the next heavy rain.

Chimney repairs

Chimneys sit in the most exposed position on the roof. We repoint crumbling mortar, repair and replace flashings, and carry out chimney rebuilds where the brickwork is beyond repointing. A re-pointed chimney with new flashing can stop a leak that was causing damp in a chimney breast.

Ask us for a look at your chimney if you have damp patches around the chimney breast, loose or crumbling mortar, or visible gaps at the base of the stack.

Out of hours

Roof problems do not wait for office hours. We are open 24/7 with emergency call-outs. Read more on our emergency roof repair page.

What customers say

Reviews from customers

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★★★★★10/10

Leaking roof repair

“JFC Roofing & Building provided an exceptional service repairing my leaking roof. The team quickly identified the issue, carried out the work efficiently, and maintained excellent communication throughout. The repair was completed to a very high standard, and the area was left clean and tidy. After several heavy downpours, the roof is completely watertight.”
Checkatrade customer18 Oct 2025Checkatrade

Chimney flashing repair

“They arrived punctually and worked hard all day to complete the agreed work in a timely fashion. We are very pleased with the quality of work done. We will be using them again.”
MyJobQuote customerMyJobQuoteMyJobQuote
★★★★★5/5

Chimney

“First class service. Straight onto the job. Knew exactly what they were doing. Advised on how to keep the roof in good condition. Highly recommended”
Clive10 Nov 2022MyBuilder
★★★★★5/5

Roof flashing

“Excellent service all round. Thank you very much James and team!”
MyBuilder customer15 Aug 2022MyBuilder

Frequently asked questions

My roof is leaking. What should I do first?

Catch the water, move belongings out of the way and call us. If it is urgent, we are open 24/7 with emergency call-outs. If water is near electrics or the ceiling is bulging, keep clear of that area.

Can you repair just a few tiles?

Yes. Replacing individual tiles or slates is a normal part of our repair work.

Do you work on chimneys?

Yes: repointing, lead and chimney flashing, and rebuilds where needed.

How do you find the source of a leak?

We inspect the roof, flashings, valleys and gutters, and look at where the water is showing inside. Then we explain what we found and what we recommend.

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Need a roofer you can rely on?

Call us any time. We are open 24/7 with emergency call-outs, and we will arrange a visit and a clear quote.

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