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

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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.

Based in Brighton — local knowledge, prompt response
Full public liability & employers' liability insurance
Written quotations, no hidden extras
Experience with conservation area properties
Formal risk assessments for all height work
Work on Victorian, Edwardian & Regency buildings

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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