GRP vs Felt: Which Flat Roof Is Right For Your Home?
The two most common flat roof systems in West Sussex compared — costs, lifespan, look, and which one works best for your property.
Read MoreT Drake Roofing Services is a family-run business based in Westergate, Chichester, led by Terry Drake — who has been roofing across West Sussex for 35 years and trading as T Drake Roofing since 1999. Now in our 26th year, we're proud to be flat roof specialists for homeowners across Chichester, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Worthing and the wider West Sussex coast.
From small repairs to complete re-roofs, GRP fibreglass flat roofs to leadwork on period properties, every job is supervised personally by Terry — and backed by the kind of guarantees only a roofer who stands by their work can offer.
Flat roofs are our speciality — but we cover every roofing job from small repairs to full re-tiles, leadwork, fascias and guttering. Backed by warranties up to 25 years.
Our specialist service. Seamless, tough, weatherproof GRP fibreglass roofs backed by a 25-year warranty — built to outlast traditional felt by decades.
Free QuoteTraditional felt flat roofing — installed properly, finished cleanly, and guaranteed for 12 to 25 years depending on the system you choose.
Free QuoteLiquid-applied rubber roofing perfect for awkward shapes, complex details and refurbishments. 20-year manufacturer guarantee, fully bonded finish.
Free QuoteComplete strip-and-re-tile services, slating, and brand-new roof installations. Period properties a speciality — we work sympathetically with original buildings.
Free QuoteFrom a single slipped tile to a leaking flat roof — we diagnose the problem, fix it properly, and leave the site clean. Small repairs welcome.
Free QuoteUPVC fascias, soffits and guttering installed and replaced. Plus all forms of leadwork — flashings, valleys, chimneys — done the traditional way.
Free Quote26 years trading. 35 years of Terry roofing locally. A spotless reputation on Checkatrade and the Trade Register. Here's why people in West Sussex keep calling us back.
Every job is overseen by Terry himself. He calls in throughout the day to check on progress, help, and make sure standards stay high. As one customer put it — "Terry arrived when he said they would."
25-year warranty on GRP fibreglass. 12–25 years on felt. 20-year guarantee on Lava 20 liquid rubber. We stand behind our work because we install it properly the first time.
Checkatrade member with 5-star reviews. Trade Register Consumer Protection member since 2001 — that's 24 years of being independently vetted on the quality of our work.
Our customers consistently mention how clean and tidy our sites are — both during and after the job. We respect your home and your neighbours, and we leave nothing behind.
Older buildings need a roofer who understands them. We've spent decades working on period and traditional properties across West Sussex — leadwork, slating, the lot.
Free, written, no-obligation quotations. No hidden costs, no upselling. The price we quote is the price you pay — that's how we've built repeat custom for 26 years.
We don't just promise quality — we guarantee it. Every flat roof system we install comes with a manufacturer-backed warranty of up to 25 years.
Our flagship flat roof system. Seamless, ultra-durable, and warranted for 25 years — the longest you'll find in West Sussex.
Premium felt systems with warranties from 12 up to 25 years. Traditional methods, modern materials, finished properly.
Liquid-applied rubber roofing for tricky details and complex shapes. Backed by a 20-year manufacturer guarantee.
11+ verified five-star reviews across Checkatrade and our website. Every customer is named — every review is real.
"I have used T Drake Roofing before and was very impressed by them. So, when the flat roof at the back of the house leaked, I had no hesitation in contacting Terry again. The roofers arrived on time and were polite and professional throughout. They worked hard and did an excellent job, tidying up thoroughly at the end. Very pleased and would highly recommend."
"Terry and his team did a superb job on replacing a flat roof which was in a terrible state of repair. They were punctual, friendly, professional and I was very happy with price. Highly recommended. Thank you Terry, Alan and Val."
"Terry Drake attended when he said he would, identified the issues leading to the leak and undertook the re-seating of our ridge tiles. The work was carried out efficiently by a polite and hard working tradesman for the agreed price and the site was left clean and tidy. I have no hesitation recommending T Drake to anyone needing roof repairs."
"Unlike so many, the workers arrived on time and were supervised by Terry who called in several times during the day to help and check on the progress and on completion advised us he would give us his guarantee of 6 years."
"Very pleased, Terry arrived when he said they would and completed the job in a very professional manner. I was very impressed with how tidy and organised they kept their working environment. And no more leaking roof!!"
"Cannot fault Terry and the gang in any way. Good quality workmanship — job well done, thanks lads."
"Found Terry and his employees to be very helpful and thorough, roof repair was completed to time scale as specified. Clean, tidy job. Would be happy to recommend T Drake Roofing to my friends and family."
"Efficient, polite and do seem to take care and pride in their work. Very happy indeed. Thanks Terry & the guys."
"Quality & commitment to work was outstanding. Really pleased with end result. I would recommend them without hesitation."
A small selection of recent flat roof and pitched roof jobs across Chichester, Bognor Regis and Worthing.
Based in Westergate, Chichester — and proud to serve homeowners across the entire West Sussex coast and surrounding villages.
Call Terry direct on 01243 543186 or 07799 472114, drop us an email, or fill in the form. We'll come out, take a look, and give you an honest, written quote — no pressure.
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