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Clay peg tiles are small, handmade clay tiles hung on timber battens using wooden pegs, and they're a defining feature of heritage roofs across the South East. You'll find them on listed buildings, churches, barns, and period homes throughout Sussex, Kent and Surrey, where like-for-like replacement is usually required to preserve the building's character.

National Apprenticeship Week provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of training within the construction industry and the role it plays in maintaining standards for the long term.

Josh Clarke, Director at Clarke Roofing, recently gave evidence to the Business and Trade Committee at the Palace of Westminster, highlighting the severe skills shortage in UK construction.

Award-winning restoration! Our work on St Peter & St Paul’s Church in West Wittering, in partnership with MSBC, has been recognised at the Sussex Heritage Awards 2025.

Ignoring the signs of a failing roof can lead to costly repairs, or even structural damage. Knowing when to replace your roof can save you money and stress in the long run.

Our task was to carry out a full roof renovation including timber repairs, clay peg tiling, leadwork and rainwater goods.

With decades of experience working on period properties, our team at Clarke Roofing understand the unique challenges these homes present and have the expertise to handle them with precision and care.