Properties along the seafront and up towards the Leas face a different set of problems to those a few miles inland. Salt-laden air accelerates corrosion on metal flashing and fixings, while the wind funnelling off the Channel puts real pressure on ridge tiles and loose slates that a calmer inland town simply wouldn’t experience at the same rate. We’ve worked on enough roofs across Folkestone to know which materials hold up and which ones fail early in this environment.
Our team handles everything from small repair jobs on a single row of slipped tiles to complete re-roofs on the larger Edwardian properties that make up much of the older parts of town. We don’t treat Folkestone as an afterthought squeezed in between other jobs; it’s a regular part of our working week, and we plan our materials and methods with the coastal climate specifically in mind.
Every quote we give is fixed before we start, with nothing added once the work is underway. If a job turns out to need more than expected once we’re up on the roof, we’ll talk you through it and get your agreement first, rather than presenting a surprise bill at the end.
Loose or cracked tiles are common on Folkestone’s sea-exposed roofs. We fix them fast, or replace the whole roof using materials built for coastal wear.
Coastal humidity penetrates brickwork and timber more quickly near the sea. We trace the source and stop it at the root, not just the symptoms.
Salt air and wind take a toll on older chimney stacks. We repoint failed mortar joints to stop water tracking into the roof space.
Channel winds drive extra rain into guttering systems. We fit and repair these to keep water flowing away from your roofline properly.
Flat roof extensions are common around Cheriton. We install and maintain durable membrane systems built for standing water and coastal exposure.
Flashing is often the first thing to fail on an older Folkestone roof. We repair and renew it to keep valleys and joints watertight.
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Whether you’ve noticed a slipped tile after the last storm off the Channel or you’re planning ahead for a full roof replacement, Hibbs Roofing and Building Ltd is set up to respond quickly across Folkestone. Every quote is honest and fixed from the start, so you know exactly what you’re paying before any work begins.
Book a roof inspection with a team that already understands how coastal weather affects a Folkestone roof, rather than one working it out for the first time on your property.
Our team of certified roofing specialists delivers fast, dependable, and professional roofing services for homeowners and businesses throughout Ashford.
A quarter-century of roofing work across Ashford and Kent means we've seen and fixed almost every roofing problem there is, and that experience shows in the quality of every job we complete.
No vague estimates and no hidden add-ons. We survey your roof properly and give you one clear, fixed price upfront, so you always know exactly what you're paying before any work starts.
Based in Ashford and covering the surrounding Kent villages, we're never far away. Whether it's an emergency leak or a planned project, our team aims to get to you quickly and get it sorted.
Every job is carried out by insured, experienced roofers who genuinely take pride in doing things properly, rather than cutting corners just to save a bit of time out on site each day.
Repairs, installation, flat roofing, damp proofing, guttering, repointing and lead work, we cover it all, so you're never stuck coordinating several contractors for one roofing job.
We're proud to be trusted by Checkatrade, giving you genuine, independently verified proof of our quality and reliability, not just our word for it, but a record homeowners can check themselves.
Salt-laden coastal air accelerates corrosion on metal flashing and fixings, which is why we select materials specifically suited to withstand this environment.
Yes, wind funnelling off the Channel puts real pressure on ridge tiles and loose slates, and we repair or replace them using coastal-grade materials.
Yes, we regularly carry out repairs and complete re-roofs on the Edwardian properties common throughout Folkestone’s older areas.
Yes, we install and maintain durable membrane flat roofing systems specifically built to handle standing water and coastal exposure.