Roofing replacement cost in Epsom

A full roof replacement on a typical UK house runs from around £6,500 up to £20,000 or more, depending mostly on the roof's size, its pitch, the material, and how easy it is to access. A single repair, like refixing flashing or patching a flat roof, is usually a few hundred pounds. The ranges below are published UK averages, a guide for budgeting, not a quote: send us the details and we'll give you an exact price for your roof.

Roofing cost by job

Here's a quick-reference guide to typical UK prices for the most common roofing jobs, from a single repair to a full reroof. Use it to get a rough idea before you call, then ask us for a firm price once we know the details of your roof.

Prices vary by scaffolding needs, roof pitch and the amount of existing covering that needs stripping off first, so treat these as a starting point rather than a fixed price.

How much is a new roof in the UK right now?

Most homeowners pay somewhere between £6,500 and £20,000 for a full roof replacement, with the figure depending heavily on size, roof type and material. A straightforward reroof on an average semi with concrete tiles sits towards the lower end; a larger house, natural slate, or a roof needing extra structural work sits towards the top or above it. Getting a few quotes for your specific roof is the only way to know where you'll land.

What's the cheapest time of year to get a new roof?

Late autumn through winter is often the quietest season for roofers, which can mean more flexible pricing and quicker availability than the busy spring and summer months. The trade-off is weather: roofing work needs reasonably dry conditions, so a winter job can face more delays waiting for a dry enough spell, which can offset some of the saving in time if not in price.

What's the most expensive part of replacing a roof?

Scaffolding and labour typically account for a large share of the total, often as much as the materials themselves, because safe access has to go up before any work starts and comes down once it's finished. Removing and disposing of the old roof covering, and any unexpected repairs to the timber structure found once the old covering's off, are the other costs that most often push a quote above the first estimate.

Questions people ask

How much should it cost to fix a leaking roof?

A straightforward, accessible repair, refixing a flashing, replacing a tile, clearing a blocked outlet filter, or patching a small split in a flat roof, is typically £150 to £400. A leak that needs scaffolding to reach, or that's affected a wider area, costs more. We'll give you a firm price once we've seen it rather than guessing from a description alone, and we'll tell you if the method a previous quote suggested isn't suitable for your roof.

Is it expensive to fix a roof leak?

Compared with a full roof replacement, no, most leak repairs are a small fraction of that cost. Compared with doing nothing, yes: an untreated leak tends to cause more damage (soaked insulation, stained ceilings, damp timber) the longer it's left, so the repair gets more expensive the later it's dealt with, not cheaper.

What's the cheapest way to replace a roof?

Like-for-like replacement with a similar material to what's already there is usually cheapest, since it avoids extra structural work needed for a heavier covering. Getting multiple quotes, timing the job for a roofer's quieter season, and fixing problems while they're still small repairs rather than letting them force a full replacement are the other ways to keep the cost down.

How much does it cost to reroof a typical 3-bedroom house?

For an average 3-bedroom semi with concrete tiles, expect a full reroof to fall somewhere in the £7,000 to £14,000 range, with detached houses, natural slate or a more complex roof shape pushing higher. Building regulations approval applies to replacing a roof covering, and a roofer registered with a competent person scheme can usually handle that as part of the job rather than you applying separately.

How much does a roofer charge per hour?

Most self-employed roofers in the UK charge somewhere between £30 and £60 an hour, or a day rate of roughly £200 to £400, with London and the South East typically at the higher end. Larger jobs are usually quoted as a fixed price for the whole project rather than billed hourly, so an hourly rate matters most for small, one-off repairs.