Case studies

Chartwell House on the Kent/Surrey borders is the former home of Sir Winston Churchill and is owned by the National Trust.

West Dean College of Arts & Conservation has an outstanding profile for arts, conservation and education, and is regarded as a centre of excellence. Founder and surrealist Patron Edward James and is now part of the Edwards James Foundation.

Having undertaken many small-scale projects for The National Trust we successfully secured this project in competition to construct a New Visitor Reception Building, this being strategically positioned to receive their numerous visitors alongside their main carpark.

Clarke Roofing were awarded the contract to install natural slates and lead sheet coverings to this new build property in Bexhill- On-Sea.

Weald and Downland Museum is a well-known Living and Open-Air museum nestled in the South Downs just north of Chichester, West Sussex.

Planning Permission was granted to reduce the footprint of an existing unused barn into a single dwelling by using timber panels with a natural slate roof.

We were tasked to sympathetically repair the substrate deck using sawn English Oak boarding followed by a new lead roof and rainwater system which was in addition to the fabric of this historical section.

Working with a local builder, Clarke Roofing installed new roof coverings to the pitched roof and the veranda to this lovely new outhouse to a property in Newick, East Sussex.

The beautiful and historic Grade I Listed St. Peter’s Church, Hamsey near Lewes was suffering from the effects of 1000 years of worship and wear and tear.

Originally forming part of the farm yard for the Duke of Devonshire, this small project was on a building of great importance to the town. The adjacent pond is the source of Bourne spring from which Eastbourne got its name.

Both flat and pitched roof areas at the Academy were in need of urgent renewal including brickwork, trays, pointing and glazing. The flat roof area alone totalled 4600m2 and the pitched roofing was 800m2

The Low Barn is listed grade II and dates back to circa 16th century. It was moved from Slindon, West Sussex, to become part of Goddards in 1910 by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It has been part of The Landmark Trust since 1996

The storm on St Jude’s day in October 2013 caused severe damage to the church spire in Wadhurst. Not only had the shingles been removed but the entire structure to one facet was ripped away including tennoned rafters and braces leaving a gaping hole in the side of the spire.

The Grade II Listed Lewes Town Hall was rebuilt from the infamous 16th Century Star Inn in the High Street, the undercrofts of which still remain and were used to imprison 10-17 martyrs, who were burned at the stake within a few yards of the site!

Clarke Roofing entered into a joint venture with the Trustees to develop an unused farm building into sustainable eco homes.

The complete re roofing/renovation of all roof areas, chimneys and rainwater goods to the science block at Eastbourne College here in Eastbourne.

The existing asphalt roof was in a poor condition with water coming through in various locations. A number of Georgian wire glass panels were broken and needed renewal.

Your home is the most important asset for the family, Services protect it professionally. From minor repairs to complete roof renewal, Clarke Roofing Southern Ltd will advise and provide free quotations.

Highmead Manor is a four-storey residential Victorian building which was converted into flats, we believe in the 1980’s, and sits within the Eastbourne Conservation Area. The main roof is tiled with machine-made tiles and the property has a lead domed porch to the front and a lead dome to the rear.

Abbotts Building, on Brighton’s iconic seafront, is located directly opposite to one of its key attractions, the British Airways i360, and commands impressive views of the English Channel.

Clarke Roofing installed 74 rooflights on a school roofing project on the Isle of Wight.

The Gordon Rooms form part of the Goodwood Estate, which is situated in the heart of West Sussex and is home to the world-famous Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and Glorious Goodwood. The upper floors of the Gordon Rooms were original used for storage of historical documents and the lower floors was a canteen and bar, which is used during events.

Clarke Roofing were the main contractor on this project at Portsmouth Cathedral. We carried out extensive roofing works as well as specialist interior and exterior works. The scope of the works was quite varied and included peg tile roofing, timber roof repairs, leadwork to gutters and flashings, replacement cast iron works, repairs to medieval dormer windows, refurbishment and cleaning leaded light windows, copper cladding, stonework and pointing repairs.