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Overview
Roofing work
This page covers roofing work: repairs to and replacement of pitched, flat, slate, tiled and metal roofs, felt, rubber and fibreglass roofing, chimneys, leadwork, roof lights and dormers, green and thatched roofs, moss removal and roof inspections.
Pick the nearest job from the list in the form. If yours isn't there, choose the closest and explain what you need in the description.
Jobs you can request
Typical roofing jobs
Choose one of these in the form, or pick the closest and describe what you need.
Roofing Repairs
Slipped or broken tiles, leaks and damaged flashing on a roof put right.
Roof Replacement
An old roof covering stripped off and replaced with new tiles, slates or felt.
Flat Roofing Installation
A new flat roof laid on an extension, garage, dormer or porch.
Chimneys Repair
A chimney stack repointed, rebuilt or re-flashed where it meets the roof.
Roof Lights Installation
A roof light fitted in a pitched or flat roof to bring daylight into a room.
Moss Removal
Moss scraped and brushed off roof tiles or slates.
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Worth knowing
Worth checking before work starts
A few rules and checks that apply to this kind of work.
Replacing a roof
In England, replacing a roof usually needs Building Regulations approval, and re-covering a roof should include improving its insulation.
Registered roofers
In England, a roofer registered with a competent person scheme for roof coverings, such as CompetentRoofer or NAPIT, can self-certify the work. You then do not need to get approval yourself.
Bats in the roof
In England, bats and their roosts are protected by law, and repairing or replacing a roof can affect them. If you think bats roost in your roof, the National Bat Helpline can advise.
Asbestos in older roofs
Any home built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, including in cement roof tiles, slates and sheeting. Disturbing or damaging it releases fibres into the air.
Get the work in writing
Ask each roofer to list the work, the materials, the scaffolding and the clearing up in their quote, so you can compare like with like.
Questions
Roofing questions
My job isn't in the list. What should I choose?
Choose the closest job, then explain what you need in the description step.
What jobs can I request quotes for here?
Roof repairs and replacement, pitched, flat, slate, tiled, metal, green and thatched roofs, chimneys, leadwork, roof lights and dormers, moss removal and roof inspections. The full list is in the form's first step.
Do I need planning permission to re-roof my house?
In England, usually not, as long as the work does not materially change how the roof looks.
Do roof lights need planning permission?
In England, not usually on a house, if they project no more than 150mm from the roof slope and are no higher than the roof; side-facing ones must be obscure-glazed. Building Regulations approval is generally needed.
Can I request quotes for a roof survey?
Yes. Choose Roof Inspection Report in the form's job list.
How much does a roof repair cost?
It depends on the size and type of roof, what is damaged, the materials, and how the roofer will reach it, such as with scaffolding. Damage found once work starts can add to it, so ask how that would be priced.
How much does a new roof cost?
It depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the tiles or slates, whether the timbers or felt need replacing, the scaffolding, and taking the old roof away. Ask each roofer to quote for the same materials, so the quotes compare.
How much does a flat roof replacement cost?
It depends on the area, the covering, such as felt, rubber or fibreglass, whether the deck underneath needs replacing, any insulation, and access. Choose the covering's job in the form, such as Flat Roofing Installation.
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Four short steps: the job, when you'd like it done, a description and your details.