How much is a new roof in the UK?

A new roof can cost from £2,000 to over £10,000 depending on the size of the roof, your location and the style.

The cost of the roof tiles themselves will only be one part of the total bill, but remember that they can vary hugely in price.  Natural slate and stone will be the most expensive, followed by handmade clay tiles.  Concrete tiles will be a cost effective option, and will look just like their clay cousins.

You will probably spend some time considering the choice of tiles (and rightly so, as they will have a huge impact on the overall look of the house). However, you should also consider the fixing method used to install them.

Traditional fixing methods use mortar to “stick” the ridge tiles to the apex of the roof.  However, mortar can be unreliable, and the National House Building Council is now recommending that all ridge and hip tiles are mechanically fixed: ie using screws to secure them to the rafters.

At Redland, we recommend using a Dry-Fix system.  This involves a series of components that fix all the tiles in place securely without using mortar.  It is the most reliable method, although it is likely to cost more than mortar fixing.

Once you have established the cost of the materials, you will also need to allow for scaffolding hire and for labour.

Channel 4’s website recommends that you get three quotes from contractors and suggests that roofers will charge from around £150 to £230 per day – although this will vary from region to region.

Make sure you get an itemised quote for the whole of your new roof, including labour, scaffolding and materials.  If there is something on the quote you don’t understand, then ask your contractor to explain.