Roofers in Portsmouth

Roofing and building in Portsmouth

Portsmouth is crowded, coastal and mostly flat, which makes for some very particular roof problems. Portsea Island is one of the most densely built-up places in the country, and rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces share walls, chimneys and rooflines. A fault on one roof can easily become a problem for the neighbours.

JFC Roofing and Building covers Portsmouth and has worked on roofs across the city, from North End and Fratton to Milton and Eastney. We are open 24/7 for emergency call-outs.

Homes and roofs in Portsmouth

Terraced houses are the signature of the city. Many have slate or tiled main roofs, a chimney stack or two, and a flat or lean-to roof over a rear extension or bay window. Those joins, the lead flashing at the chimney and the gutters between neighbours are the places we are most often asked to look at. Newer flats and maisonettes often have flat roofs that need regular attention.

Local weather and your roof

The city is surrounded by water on three sides, so wind and salt are part of everyday life. Strong south-westerlies can lift tiles and loosen flashings, and salt-laden air is hard on lead, fixings and metal brackets. Gulls nest on rooftops in many coastal towns, and their debris can block gutters, so a regular check is sensible.