Asletts Ltd were appointed to carry out a full industrial roof replacement in Eastbourne, ensuring the protection of highly sensitive equipment located directly beneath the work area. The project required a carefully planned approach to avoid any risk of water ingress while delivering a durable and modern roofing solution.
Client: Edwards Vacuums
Project Duration: Six weeks
Completion Date: September 2025
Eastbourne, East Sussex
The project presented several key challenges:
• Working directly above mission-critical servers and sensitive equipment, with zero tolerance for disruption.
• Ensuring no water ingress during removal and installation phases.
• Providing a safe, reliable roofing solution without impacting the client’s daily operations.
The primary objective was to complete the roof replacement to the highest standard, while improving the internal environment with natural daylight solutions.
Our experienced team of Eastbourne builders and commercial roofing specialists carried out the works with a phased, detail-driven approach:
• Removal of the existing 3-layer felt roofing system and insulation.
• Installation of a modern, non-heat-applied roofing system to eliminate hot work risks.
• Careful sequencing over a six-week programme to ensure the roof remained fully watertight at all times.
• Integration of new sunpipes, providing natural light and reducing reliance on artificial lighting.
• Daily communication with the client to coordinate works around critical business needs.
The project was delivered on time and with zero disruption to the client’s operations. The new roofing system provides a robust, long-term solution with enhanced durability and safety, while the addition of sunpipes has transformed the workspace by flooding previously dark areas with natural daylight.
This project showcases Asletts’ expertise in industrial and commercial construction services in Eastbourne, demonstrating the ability to deliver high-risk projects with precision, safety, and care.
Client Feedback:
“We were very impressed with the professionalism and care taken by the team throughout this project. Given the sensitive equipment directly below the roof, we needed complete confidence that the works would be carried out without issue. The team delivered exactly that – no disruption, no water ingress, and an excellent finished result. The natural light from the sunpipes has also transformed our workspace. We would not hesitate to recommend them.”
