Roof Tiling in Worthing
Your roof is your home’s shield against Sussex’s unpredictable weather. When tiles crack, slip, or break, that protection fails fast — leading to leaks, damp, and expensive damage inside your home.
What is Roof Tiling?
Roof tiling is the most common roofing method in Worthing and West Sussex. Individual clay or concrete tiles are fixed to timber battens across your roof, with overlapping layers that shed water downward and away from your home.
The beauty of tiled roofs is their longevity — quality tiles last 50+ years. But they’re not maintenance-free. Tiles can slip out of position (especially after storms), crack from impact or frost damage, or become porous and allow water penetration. When this happens, water finds its way into your roof space, walls, and ceilings.
Jaysways Roofing diagnoses tile damage quickly and fixes it before problems spread. Sometimes that means replacing a single broken tile. Sometimes it means a full roof retile. Either way, we get your roof back to doing its job.
When Do You Need This Service?
- Slipped or missing tiles — visible gaps along roof lines, especially after high winds
- Cracked or broken tiles — obvious damage from storm debris, falling branches, or foot traffic
- Damp patches on ceilings or walls — a classic sign of tile failure above
- Moss or lichen buildup — accelerates water retention and tile deterioration
- Aging tiles (40+ years) — porosity increases; water starts penetrating mortar and timber
- Valley and ridge tile issues — mortar eroding, tiles becoming loose (common after winter)
- Water staining in the loft — visible evidence of water ingress, even if you don’t see damaged tiles yet
- Gutters full of tile fragments — broken tiles shedding into your gutters mean more damage above
Our Process
Professional Survey & Diagnosis
We conduct a thorough roof survey, checking tile condition, batten integrity, underlayment, flashings around chimneys and valleys. We use binoculars and safe access methods — no unnecessary roof walking.
Quote & Recommendation
For minor damage, we’ll quote repair work. For older roofs where tiles are deteriorating across the whole roof, we’ll recommend partial or full re-tiling. We explain the cost-benefit of each approach.
Repair or Re-Tiling
For repairs, we carefully remove damaged tiles, check timber battens for rot, replace battens if needed, and install new matching tiles. For full re-tiling, we remove all old tiles, inspect and replace damaged battens, install new underlayment and breathable membrane, then lay new tiles to proper spacing and mortar standards.
Flashing & Pointing
We check all flashings (chimney bases, valleys, hips, ridge) and re-point mortar where needed. Poor flashing is often the source of leaks people think come from broken tiles.
Guarantee & Aftercare
All work comes with our 10-year workmanship guarantee. We clean gutters after work and advise on maintenance that’ll extend your roof’s life.
Materials We Use
Typical Cost Range
£80–150 per tile repair | £4,000–8,000+ full retile
Exact pricing depends on your property. Get a free, no-obligation quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Our Customers Say
“Our roof had developed leaks after a winter storm — missing tiles and damaged flashing. Jaysways arrived quickly, diagnosed the problem clearly, and fixed it without fuss. They matched our old clay tiles perfectly. Brilliant service, fair pricing.”
Margaret T.
Goring, Worthing
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