A Brighton Hotel Roof Restored – A Planned Repair Done Right

Every building tells a story. Some stories involve quick callouts and urgent fixes, where our reactive maintenance teams are on-site within hours. Others, like this project in Brighton, allow for a slower and more methodical approach. This was a planned repair carried out as part of a wider programme of works, giving us time to plan, prepare, and deliver a long-lasting result.

It all began with a small leak above the porch of a coastal hotel. Staff spotted it early and contacted our team at AM Planned Maintenance to investigate. Although the leak itself wasn’t urgent, it was a clear sign that the roof was beginning to fail. Our engineers attended promptly, assessed the condition, and confirmed that the structure needed a full replacement rather than a quick patch-up.

Once the quote was accepted, we scheduled the roof repair over three visits. This approach meant the work could be completed safely and efficiently without causing disruption to hotel guests or staff. Each visit formed part of a carefully managed plan, allowing us to work section by section while ensuring the roof remained secure and weatherproof throughout.

The process began with our engineers carefully removing the damaged tiles. Wherever possible, we saved and reused the existing tiles, staying true to the original design and reducing waste. Beneath them, the battens told their own story of wear and tear. Years of exposure had left them rotten and waterlogged, so these were removed in full. We then stripped away the old felt, which had become torn and perished over time, leaving the underlying structure exposed and ready for renewal.

With the groundwork complete, we began rebuilding. Fresh felt was laid across the surface, providing a robust waterproof layer to protect the structure beneath. New battens were installed with precision to ensure long-term strength and stability. Finally, we replaced the tiles, blending the original ones we had salvaged with new matching tiles to create a seamless finish.

By working in sections, our team ensured that the roof was never left exposed. After each visit, the area was fully secure and weatherproof, allowing the hotel to continue operating as normal. It’s this balance of skill, care, and planning that defines our approach to roofing projects like this.

This job stood out not just for the technical elements involved, but for what it represented. It showcased the value of planned maintenance in preventing small problems from escalating into larger, more disruptive ones. While our reactive maintenance service is there for when urgent issues arise, planned repairs like this one are what keep buildings in prime condition year after year.

The hotel team were delighted with the final result, and so were we. What began as a minor leak ended with a fully renewed and watertight porch roof, completed through structured planning, skilled craftsmanship, and a clear programme of works.

At AM Planned Maintenance, we take pride in adapting our service to the needs of every client, whether it’s a time-critical emergency or a planned repair that benefits from precision and patience. This project in Brighton is a perfect example of how thoughtful preparation and expert roofing can come together to deliver results that last.

From reactive maintenance to comprehensive planned maintenance programmes, our focus remains the same: to keep buildings protected, functional, and looking their best, one roof at a time.