When a roof has reached the end of its life, patching becomes a cycle of callouts. A replacement roof resets the whole system: covering, underlay, battens, ridges, verges and flashings together.
Our photographs show the stages: a roof stripped to the rafters, new membrane and battens, and the finished tiled roof. Each re-roof is quoted individually after a survey of the existing structure.
What this service covers
- Stripping existing tiles or slates, battens and old felt
- Inspecting rafters and replacing defective timbers where needed
- New breathable roofing membrane and treated battens
- New concrete or clay tiles, or natural or man-made slate
- Ridge, hip and verge finishing, including dry-fix options
- New leadwork and integration of roof windows
Signs you may need it
- Repeated leaks in different places
- Brittle or perished felt visible in the loft
- Widespread tile slippage or tiles that crumble
- Sagging lines along the roof
- Original roof that has not been replaced for many decades
How we approach it
- 01
Survey
We assess the structure, covering, loft and access, and discuss your preferred tile or slate.
- 02
Written quotation
Covers scaffold, materials, scope of timber checks and any guarantee terms that apply to the job.
- 03
Strip and prepare
Scaffold is erected, the roof is stripped in sections and kept weatherproof between stages.
- 04
Re-cover and finish
Membrane, battens, tiles, ridges and leadwork are installed, then the site and gutters are cleared.
Options we commonly discuss
- Concrete interlocking tiles
- Clay plain or pantiles
- Natural or fibre cement slate
- Dry or mortar-bedded ridges and verges
What affects the quotation
Your free written quotation is priced for your property and covers:
- Roof size, pitch and complexity (hips, valleys, dormers)
- Choice of tile or slate
- Scaffold requirements and access
- Condition of rafters discovered after stripping
- Chimneys, roof windows and leadwork
- Any planning or building control requirements for changes
Any guarantee depends on the job and materials and is stated in your written quotation.
New and replacement roofs: common questions
How long does a re-roof take?
It depends on size, complexity and weather. A typical house roof may take from several days to a couple of weeks; we will give you a realistic timeframe with the quotation.
Will my home be exposed to rain?
We strip and recover in sections and keep the roof protected overnight and in poor weather.
Do I need building control approval?
Replacing a significant part of a roof covering is usually notifiable building work. We'll explain what applies to your project and coordinate the appropriate route.
What guarantee do I get?
Guarantees vary with the materials and the job and are set out in writing in your quotation. We do not apply a single blanket guarantee period.