Roof Replacement in Portchester
Portchester is our home base, so a roof replacement here comes from a roofing company just around the corner. Full strip and re-roof in slate or tile, with free, no-obligation quotes.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Full strip and re-roof
- Scaffolding arranged for you
- Fully insured
Your local roofers for re-roofing in Portchester
Altitude Roofing South Ltd is based in Portchester, so when a roof here needs replacing we are never far away. That makes it easy to come round for an inspection, talk the job through in person and keep a close eye on it from the first tile off to the last one on.
A lot of Portchester's housing dates from the 1930s and the decades after the war: streets of semis, bungalows and chalet bungalows under concrete or clay tiles. Many of those roofs are now on old felt and tired battens, and once tiles start slipping all over the roof a full replacement is usually better value than another round of repairs.
Around Castle Street and the old village, cottages and period houses need a more careful approach, with materials chosen to suit the property and its setting. Whatever the house, we strip the roof, put right what is underneath and rebuild it on a breathable membrane and new battens.
- Full strip and re-roof
- Timber checks and rafter repairs
- Breathable membrane and new battens
- Ridges, hips, verges and lead work renewed
- Scaffolding arranged for you
- Old roof removed and site left tidy
Signs your roof needs replacing
A good repair is always our first suggestion when it will last. These signs mean it probably will not.
Ridges and hips working loose
Mortar-bedded ridge and hip tiles crack and loosen with age, and re-bedding them only buys time if the rest of the roof is tired too.
Rotten felt at the eaves
On older roofs the felt often perishes where it dips into the gutter, letting water into the eaves and fascia boards.
Damp around dormers
On chalet bungalows, leaks around dormer cheeks and flashings keep coming back when the roof around them is failing.
Tiles slipping across the roof
When tiles slide out on several slopes, the nails or nibs holding them have usually given up everywhere.
Stains on bedroom ceilings
In a bungalow or chalet the roof sits right above the rooms you live in, so damp patches need looking at quickly.
One repair after another
If the roof has been patched several times in a few years, a replacement is often the better value in the long run.
Roofs we replace in Portchester
Most of the roofs we replace around Portchester fall into one of these groups.
1930s semis PO16
Hipped roofs on their original tiles, where the felt, battens and ridges have all reached the end of their life together.
Bungalows PO16
A large roof area for the size of the house, so a worn-out covering is worth replacing rather than patching again.
Chalet bungalows PO16
Roofs with dormers, cheeks and flashings that are renewed as part of the job so everything is finished to one standard.
Post-war estates PO16
Concrete tile roofs that have weathered for decades, with porous tiles and perished felt underneath.
Castle Street & the old village PO16
Period cottages and older houses near Portchester Castle, where traditional materials and detailing matter.
Fareham & Cosham borders PO16 / PO6
Homes either side of Portchester, all a few minutes from our base.
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How we replace a roof in Portchester
From the first visit to the last tile, this is how a roof replacement with us runs in Portchester.
Inspection and free quote
We look at the roof and the loft, take photos and explain what we find before giving you a clear, written quote.
Scaffold and strip
Scaffolding goes up, then the old covering, battens and felt come off and are taken away responsibly.
Timbers and membrane
Rafters are checked and repaired where needed, then a breathable membrane and new treated battens go on.
New roof and finishes
Slate or tiles are laid, ridges, hips, verges, valleys and lead work are finished neatly, and the site is left clean.
Slate, clay or concrete tiles?
Most Portchester homes suit concrete or clay tiles, while older cottages near the castle may call for something more traditional.
Natural slate
Long-lasting and right for many Victorian and Edwardian houses, fixed to suit the pitch and exposure.
Clay plain tiles
A traditional small-format tile with a warm colour, often chosen for character and period homes.
Concrete tiles
Interlocking concrete tiles are a practical, cost-effective choice for many semis and bungalows.
Re-using your tiles
Where the existing tiles are sound, they can sometimes be stripped and re-laid on new underlay and battens.
What our customers say
Average from 17 reviews on Google
- High standard of work
- On time
- Leaks sorted
- Polite staff
Altitude came recommended and lived up to it: quick to respond, polite and fairly priced. They put right a large shed roof that another company had already had two goes at.
Great from first call to finish. Jordan took the time to explain what was behind the cold spots in the house, kept us updated throughout, and the roof work itself was done to a high standard.
I had water coming in around the chimney and some very expensive quotes elsewhere. Jordan was honest, explained exactly what the repair needed and broke the cost down clearly.
Customer comments are summarised from their Google reviews. Rating correct as of September 2026.
Roof replacement Portchester FAQs
Answers to the questions we are asked most about replacing a roof in Portchester.
How soon can you look at my roof in Portchester?
Portchester is our home base, so travel is never the hold-up. Call 07525 253333 or request a callback and we will arrange a time to inspect the roof that suits you.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Portchester?
Every roof is priced individually. The main factors are the size and shape of the roof, scaffolding and access, the covering you choose, the condition of the timbers and any dormers, chimneys or lead work. We look at the roof first, and the quote is free and in writing.
Is it worth replacing the roof on a bungalow?
When the tiles, felt and battens are all at the end of their life, yes. A bungalow has a large roof for the size of the house, so repeated repairs add up quickly without fixing the real problem. A replacement is also a good time to improve ventilation with a modern dry ridge system.
Can you re-roof a chalet bungalow with dormers?
Yes. Dormers add cheeks, flashings and small flat or pitched roofs to the job, and we renew these as part of the replacement so the whole roof is finished to the same standard.
Do I need planning permission to replace my roof?
Like-for-like re-roofing does not usually need planning permission. If your home is listed or in a conservation area the rules can be different, and renewing most of a roof can bring Building Regulations into play. We flag anything that could apply before work starts.
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Get a free roof replacement quote in Portchester
Request a callback and we will arrange a time to look at your roof, explain what we find and give you a clear, written quote.