Roofer & Building Services in Brighton & Hove
Roofing specialists, property maintenance experts, and local builders — comprehensive building services delivered safely and to a high standard across Brighton & Hove and Sussex.
Kirby's Building & Property Maintenance Ltd is a Brighton-based roofing specialist and building contractor specialising in roofing, building works, and ongoing property maintenance across Brighton & Hove and the surrounding Sussex coast. We work on the full range of local property types: Victorian and Edwardian terraces common in areas like Preston Park and Hanover, Regency-era stucco buildings in central Hove and Kemp Town, and the post-war housing stock that makes up much of the outer city.
Coastal exposure is a genuine factor in this part of Sussex. Salt-laden air accelerates weathering on roof tiles, mortar joints, and rendered facades at a rate noticeably faster than inland properties. Conservation area restrictions apply to a significant number of Brighton & Hove streets, which affects the materials and methods that can be used. As a local roofer and property maintenance specialist working here every week, we understand these local conditions and work within them as a matter of course — not as a special request.
Our Specialist Services
Select a service below for detailed information, pricing guidance, and relevant case studies.
Roof Repairs
Slipped tiles, leaking roofs, ridge re-bedding, valley repairs, flashing failures and storm damage — all types of roof repair across Brighton & Hove.
Learn more EPDM · GRP · FeltFlat Roofing
EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and torch-on felt systems installed and repaired across Brighton & Hove.
Learn more LSA StandardLead Welding & Heritage Leadwork
Flashings, valleys, box gutters and bossed lead features executed to LSA standards. Experienced on listed buildings.
Learn more All Chimney WorkChimney Repairs & Restoration
Repointing, flaunching, lead flashing renewal, rendering, partial rebuilds and full chimney removals.
Learn more Rapid ResponseFast ResponseEmergency Roof Repairs
Rapid response to storm damage, active leaks, fallen tiles and failed flashings across Brighton & Sussex.
Learn more Residential & CommercialProperty Maintenance
Multi-trade maintenance covering roofing, brickwork, rendering, guttering and general repairs for residential and commercial clients.
Learn more Building ContractorHome Extensions
Single-storey, two-storey, side return, and kitchen extensions across Brighton & Hove.
Learn more Building ContractorProperty Renovations
Full house renovations and period property restoration in Brighton & Hove.
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Not sure which service you need?
Different roof and building problems need different approaches. Here's a quick guide to help you find the right service for your situation.
Active leak or storm damage right now → Emergency Roof Repairs
Slipped tile, leak, or a one-off roof problem → Roof Repairs
Flat roof that's bubbling, pooling, or past its lifespan → Flat Roofing
Cracked or leaning chimney stack, or failed chimney flashings → Chimney Repairs
Lead flashing failing on a period or listed building → Lead Flashing
Multiple small jobs across a home or rental portfolio → Property Maintenance
Planning an extension or single-storey addition → Home Extensions
Full renovation or period property restoration → Property Renovations
Why Brighton & Hove customers choose us
We are based in Brighton and work here every week, which means we know the common problems: chimney stacks on Victorian terraces that have never been repointed, flat roofs on Edwardian bay-window returns that are overdue for replacement, missing tiles and water ingress on storm-exposed seafront properties, and salt-weathered render across near-seafront streets. That local familiarity as a roofing specialist and property maintenance team reduces the time we spend assessing a job and generally means our quotes are accurate rather than subject to later revision.
We carry full public liability insurance and employers' liability cover, and we are happy to provide certificates before any work starts. All our operatives have relevant working-at-height training. We provide written quotations as standard — no verbal estimates that shift when the invoice arrives.
Service area
Our core working area covers Brighton and Hove, including all city centre and suburban postcodes. We regularly work in Portslade, Southwick, and Shoreham-by-Sea to the west, and Peacehaven, Saltdean, and Rottingdean to the east.
We also cover Woodingdean and Falmer in the inland parts of the city. For larger projects — particularly commercial maintenance contracts — we travel further across East and West Sussex. Contact us to confirm coverage for your location.
Frequently asked questions
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