Stone Roofing in Sussex

Stone roofing gives older and character properties a distinctive appearance, but it requires careful material selection, grading and setting out. Mascot Roofing undertakes stone-roof repairs and suitable refurbishment projects across Sussex and the wider South East.

Stone roofing is substantially heavier and more irregular than many tile or slate coverings. The roof structure, pitch, existing material and local planning or conservation requirements should be understood before work begins.

Need advice about an existing stone roof? Call 01444 239977 or request a free, no-obligation roofing quotation.

Stone-roof work

Our work can include replacing displaced or damaged stones, repairing local areas, renewing weathering details and carefully refurbishing roof slopes where the condition and project requirements make this appropriate.

What matters on a stone roof

Each course should be selected and laid with attention to size, thickness, lap and visual balance. Junctions require equally careful treatment.

• Assessment of the roof structure and existing stone.
• Grading and setting out suited to the available material.
• Adequate lap, fixing and weather protection.
• Traditional-looking ridges, verges, valleys and leadwork details.

Repairs and replacement

Individual stones can crack, move or lose their fixings. Water may also enter through adjoining valleys, flashings or ridge details, so the apparent leak location should not be treated in isolation.

Where original stone can be retained, it may be possible to sort and reuse suitable pieces. Replacement material and conservation requirements need to be considered for each property.

Our approach

1. Discuss the property, roof type, symptoms and location.
2. Inspect the covering and important roof details, access permitting.
3. Explain suitable repair, matching or replacement options.
4. Provide a clear quotation for the proposed work.
5. Complete the work with careful setting out, fixing and weathering details.

Areas we cover

We work in Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and throughout Sussex, with suitable projects also undertaken across Surrey, Kent and London. Send us the property postcode and an outline of the work so we can confirm coverage.

stone roofing questions

Can old roof stone be reused?

Some stone may be reusable if it remains sound and suitable, but each piece must be assessed and enough material must be available for correct grading.

Does a stone roof need specialist structural consideration?

Yes. Stone is heavy, and the supporting roof structure must be appropriate for the covering and proposed work.

See completed work: View our stone roofing project gallery.

Request a quotation

View related projects in our roofing portfolio. To discuss a stone-roof inspection or repair, call 01444 239977 or send an online enquiry.