Building Services in Brighton
Roofing, renovations and refurbishment across Brighton, including the hillside terraces and converted flats that make up much of the city.
Your Local Builder Serving Brighton
Brighton is the furthest east we work regularly, about ten miles along the coast from our Lancing base. We take on roofing, renovation and refurbishment work across the city, with most of it falling on period terraced housing and converted flats.
Brighton is not short of builders, so we will be straightforward about what we are: a small multi-trade team that quotes in writing, turns up when it says it will, and is contactable throughout. For a free look at the job, call Harry on 07598 864363.
Roofing, Renovations & Refurbishment in Brighton
Most of what we do in Brighton is roofing and external fabric: slipped and cracked tiles, slate repairs, ridge and flashing work, chimney repointing, and flat roofs on the rear extensions that almost every Brighton terrace has acquired at some point.
Inside, we handle refurbishment, plastering, kitchen and bathroom fitting, tiling, flooring and decorating. Rental and HMO turnaround work is a steady part of it, given how much of Brighton's housing is let.
What We Offer in Brighton
Roofing, refurbishment and maintenance across Brighton's period terraces, flats and extensions.
What Brighton Properties Tend to Need
The rear extension flat roof is the classic Brighton job. Nearly every terrace has one, a lot of them are old felt laid on a deck that has since sagged, and they pond water rather than draining. By the time it leaks the deck underneath usually needs replacing too, which is why we always check the boards before quoting a covering.
The hillside streets bring their own problems. Where houses step up a slope, roof lines and gutters do not run level with each other, water is channelled between properties, and access for scaffold is genuinely awkward. Retaining walls and steps between levels are a regular repair job in their own right.
And because so much of the stock is converted into flats, the gutters, roof and elevation are shared. We price that kind of work so it can be split or presented to a managing agent without a further round of negotiation.
Access, Parking and Scaffold
Practical access affects the cost of Brighton work more than the work itself does. Narrow terraced streets, permit parking, steep gradients and shared alleyways all make scaffold and material delivery harder than the same job in a village. We would rather look at the property and price that honestly than quote low and add it on afterwards.
Why Choose HP Building Services in Brighton
Over 15 Years' Experience
More than 15 years of hands-on trade experience across the wider Sussex area.
One Multi-Trade Team
Roofing, renovations, plumbing, tiling and more from one team — no juggling contractors.
Honest, Written Quotes
Clear pricing upfront with no hidden extras, and no premium for your location.
Reliable & Punctual
We turn up when we say we will and keep you informed from start to finish.
Fully Insured
Every job is covered by full public liability insurance for your peace of mind.
Personal Service
You deal directly with Harry, the person doing the work — no call centres.
Coverage Across Brighton
We work across Brighton including Hanover, Elm Grove, Preston Park, Fiveways, Kemptown, Withdean and Patcham, and regularly in neighbouring Hove and Portslade. If you are further east than Brighton, call and ask — depending on the job it is often still workable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cover all of Brighton?
We work across Brighton including Hanover, Elm Grove, Preston Park, Fiveways, Kemptown, Withdean and Patcham. We are based in Lancing, roughly ten miles west along the coast.
Can you replace a flat roof on a rear extension?
Yes, and it is one of the most common jobs we do in Brighton. We check the deck before quoting a new covering, because on older extensions the boards underneath have usually deteriorated as well.
Do you work on hillside properties with awkward access?
Yes. Steep streets, shared alleyways and permit parking all affect how scaffold and materials get to the property. We assess access at the quote stage and price it in rather than adding it later.
Do you work with landlords and HMOs in Brighton?
Yes. A large share of Brighton housing is let, and we handle tenant-reported repairs, void maintenance and full turnarounds between tenancies.
How do you handle work on a converted flat where costs are shared?
We set the quote out so it can be split between leaseholders or presented to a freeholder or managing agent, which usually saves a second round of negotiation.
Do you charge extra for travelling to Brighton?
No. Brighton is within our normal coverage area and there is no travel premium.
Get a Free Quote in Brighton
Flat roof, refurbishment or a list of repairs — tell us what the property needs and we will come and price it properly.
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John Morrall
I have just recently hand my chimney taken down which was leaking into my ceiling below. I contacted Harry (HP Building Services) which he had been recommend to me. I found him very polite and trustworthy and he did a good job. Would certainly recommend him to others.
Kenneth Broomfield
Extension of paving in rear garden was to a good standard and executed in a timely manner. Will certainly use this company again.
Debbie Meakin
Harry did an amazing job of repairing the fences in my garden. He was extremely responsive, completed the work swiftly and left no mess.
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