What a roofer can help with
- Leaks and slipped or broken tiles and slates
- Full re-roofs and roof replacements
- Flat roofs (felt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass)
- Chimney repairs, flashing and leadwork
- Fascias, soffits and guttering
When do you need one?
- You have a leak, damp patches on the ceiling or missing tiles
- Your roof covering is reaching the end of its life
- You are extending and need a new roof
Checks before you hire
- Be cautious about cold-callers who knock on the door claiming your roof needs urgent work. Get independent quotes.
- Membership of a trade body such as the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), or TrustMark registration.
- Scaffolding and safety: ask how they will work safely at height.
- Guarantees: ask what written guarantee comes with the work and whether it is insurance-backed.
- Building Regulations may apply when replacing more than a quarter of a roof's covering.
What affects the cost?
Prices vary from job to job. The main factors are:
- Size, pitch and access to the roof
- Scaffolding requirements
- Roofing material (concrete or clay tiles, slate, flat roof systems)
- Condition of the timbers and battens underneath
- Leadwork, chimneys and guttering
Every job is different, so the only reliable way to know the price for your home is to get at least three written, itemised quotes for the same scope of work and compare them like for like.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
