Rapid response to roof emergencies across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Same-day or next-day on-site for most emergencies.
Roof leaking right now? Call us first — most other things can wait. For genuine emergencies we coordinate with our team for the fastest possible response — usually same-day during working hours and by arrangement for evenings and weekends. Our first job is always to make it safe and dry: tarpaulin over, temporary flashings, removal of dangerously loose tiles or lead. We then survey properly and quote for the permanent repair separately — no pressure, no inflated emergency pricing on the follow-up work. Written reports and photos provided for insurance claims so you have everything you need to make a clean claim. The faster you call, the less internal damage you'll have to fix afterwards. Phone: see the top of this page.
Water through the ceiling, dripping from light fittings, damp running down walls. Make-safe first, diagnose second.
Lifted ridges, missing tiles, slipped slates after named storms. Common across the Solent coast in autumn and winter.
Heavy-duty tarpaulin secured properly to prevent further water entry while a permanent repair is scheduled.
Tree branches through roofs, fence panels on chimneys, wind-blown debris. We coordinate with tree surgeons where needed.
Cracked stacks, dislodged pots, lifted lead — all stabilised same-day pending a full rebuild quote.
EPDM tears, felt splits, GRP cracks. Patched and weatherproofed within hours.
Lead pulled away from chimneys or abutments after high winds. Re-dressed and clipped properly.
Evenings, Saturdays and Sundays available by arrangement — we coordinate with our team. Out-of-hours rate applies, explained on the phone before we set off.
Phone us. Active leaks get priority over everything else. We give you an honest ETA before setting off.
Tarpaulin, temporary flashing, anything loose secured. Goal: stop more water entering today.
Dated photos and a written report formatted for your insurer — everything they ask a roofer to provide.
Scheduled and quoted separately. Emergency call-out fee deducted from the cost of the follow-up work.
Honest indicative pricing. Real quotes depend on access and condition. Free written quote within 48 hours.
Weekday emergency call-out (Mon-Fri, working hours)
From £150
Includes first hour on site
Out-of-hours / weekend emergency
From £250
By arrangement — call us and we'll let you know the soonest we can get there. Sundays and Bank Holidays carry the higher rate.
Emergency tarp-over (temporary fix)
From £200
Heavy-duty tarpaulin, properly secured
Scaffolding
Scaffolding is usually quoted separately. Most jobs require scaffolding ranging from £300-£1,500+ depending on size, number of lifts and access. We arrange and supply scaffolding as part of the overall package — it's included in your written quote so there are no surprises.
All prices indicative. Free written quote within 48 hours.
A few examples of recent emergency roof repairs work we've completed in and around Portsmouth.
Active leak in a Portsmouth semi-detached after overnight winds lifted the ridge and cracked a run of plain tiles. We attended within two hours, tarped the exposed ridge, replaced the broken tiles from van stock and re-bedded the ridge in fresh mortar. Watertight before the next forecast rain.
Heavy rain found its way through a failed felt flat roof on a Portsmouth garage, threatening the kitchen below. We cut back the damaged felt, laid a temporary heavy-duty weatherproof membrane and dressed new drip edges to keep the water out while a full renewal was scheduled for the following week.
"Phoned in tears at 8pm — water through the bedroom ceiling. They were here by 9.30, tarp on, drips stopped. Saved us thousands in damage."
— Janet H., Portsmouth
"Storm Eunice took three tiles off. Called Saturday morning, on site within two hours, all written up for the insurance. Permanent repair the following week."
— Rob C., Gosport
"Tree branch through the roof at 6am after high winds. CJH attended same morning, made safe, dealt with the insurer directly."
— Anita F., Havant
We provide emergency roof repairs across Portsmouth, Hampshire and within 40 miles of our Portsmouth base.
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During working hours (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-2pm), we aim for same-day or next-day attendance across Portsmouth, Fareham, Havant, Gosport and Waterlooville. Outer postcodes (Chichester, Winchester, Southampton) usually within 24-48 hours.
Slipped tiles, leaks, storm damage and isolated faults — fixed properly the first time.
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EPDM, felt and single-ply membrane flat roofing for extensions, garages and dormers. Long material guarantees.
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Repointing, lead flashing, rebuilds and removals — done properly with proper scaffolding.
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