6 Best Roofers in Hastings for 2026

Hastings has a housing stock that keeps roofers genuinely busy all year round. Much of the town's residential property dates back to the Victorian and Edwardian eras, particularly across the West Hill and Old Town areas, where steeply pitched roofs, original clay tiles, and ageing lead flashings are the norm rather than the exception. Add in the town's exposed coastal position and the salt-laden winds that come off the English Channel, and you've got a combination that accelerates wear on almost every roofing material. Flat-roof extensions are common too, especially on the post-war semis that make up much of the St Leonards-on-Sea end of the borough. Most local roofers deal with a fairly consistent mix of storm damage repairs, full re-roofing in slate or concrete tile, EPDM rubber flat roofing, and guttering replacement, so it's worth making sure whoever you choose has hands-on experience with the specific roof type you've got.

The businesses on this page were drawn from third-party public business listings and ranked by their public review rating and review count, with a small ranking lift applied to those that show a working website and phone number. We read each business's homepage to confirm that roofing work is what they primarily offer, which is how unrelated trades get filtered out before the page is built. Any listing flagged as permanently closed is removed automatically. Where you see a Trust Verified badge on a listing, that business has additionally passed our full verification process, covering trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history, and registered company information. You can see the full list of what that involves on our How We Verify page. For businesses that don't carry that badge, those independent checks haven't been carried out by us, so you'll want to do them yourself before booking.

Before you commit to any roofer, get at least three written quotes. Prices vary considerably in Hastings, and a straightforward re-roofing job on a three-bedroom semi might range from around £4,000 to £9,000 depending on the size, access difficulty, and materials chosen. Ask to see proof of public liability insurance before anyone sets foot on a ladder at your property. If any structural work is involved, check whether a building regulations application is needed. For heritage properties in the Old Town conservation area, it's also worth confirming whether permitted development applies or whether you'll need to speak to Rother District Council. Always ask for a written breakdown of labour and materials rather than a single lump-sum figure, and confirm whether the quote includes removing and disposing of the old roofing materials.