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Roof replacement and even roof maintenance on your house can seem very daunting as it is such a large expensive task to undertake and will have fateful consequences if you do not use the correct roofing materials for your home.

If you notice your roof starting to sag or have seen tiles that have slipped off the roof, it may be time to call in a roofing contractor to look at the health of your roof and advise you on your best course of action.

You might just want to upgrade your home and have a new design of tiles to replace old shabby ones, uplifting the exterior of your home.

In any case, a roofer's average hourly rate in the UK is £29 per hour but can fluctuate depending on your area. Our database would suggest variations between £21 and £39. HaMuch has roofers in your location waiting for you to post your job so they can quote you.

If you have a small repair job they will quote you by the hour but might add on a call out charge and VAT.

Roofer cost per day

A sagging roof, missing or cracked tiles and leaks in the loft are all signs of needing a replacement roof or at least some maintenance on the roof. If the damage is all around the chimney area, e.g., missing bricks, leaks coming from the chimney or you have noticed the mortar is in a bad state of repair, it is then time to fix the chimney before the wood in the loft begins to rot and your loft is filled with moisture.

For larger projects like this the roofing company will quote you by the day for labour costs. The average daily rate for a roofer in the UK is £207 but this fluctuates through the UK, with the South East being the most expensive. Roofer can charge anything from £165 to £242 per day (per person).

How to get the cheapest quotes when looking for a roofer

Self-employed roofers are just as qualified and experienced as those working for a big company.

By being a small business a roofer avoids many business costs (e.g. administration staff, office rental etc), charging less for roofing work, but giving you the same level of quality.

Get quotes from self-employed roofers and talk directly with the person who is going to do the job.

Choosing a roofer

When choosing a Roofer be sure to get at least 3 comparison quotes asking each contractor to come and do a sight inspection rather than only have them quote over the phone. This is because they need to take note of the angle of your roof as well as its current state. They can also estimate the age of the roof so ask what materials they would recommend using. Remember, choosing a roofer based on different quotes is not only about who is the most affordable but who has given the best advice, leaving you feeling the most confident with their experience and knowledge.

Due to the expense and importance of a new or refurbished roof, make sure that the quote for the roof will come with some sort of guarantee aside from the roofing specialist’s own guarantee (if the roofer’s business closes down due to unforeseen circumstances, you still want to be assured that you roof is under guarantee). There is a scheme called insurance Backed Guarantee which backs up the contractors guarantee.

When discussing the new roof or repairs, check with the roofer if they think you would need to apply for any planning permission as this always falls under the responsibility of a property owner rather than the contractor.

A scaffolding company for larger jobs will be required to give the roofer safer access to the roof area and to protect the roof while the work is being carried out. You will be paying for this and if the works overrun so will the charge for the scaffolding. Make sure this is either in the quote or in a separate quote with the scaffolding company. If you live in a mid-terraced or semi-detached house, discuss any access issues and do make neighbours aware of the roofing project in case the roofing specialist needs access into the neighbouring gardens.

Be sure to get the quote in writing and make sure it is noted in writing if there will be any changes to the cost once tiles or slates have been removed, exposing the underneath waterproof membrane. The quote should also state payment terms and if any sort of deposit or part payment is expected, as well as how they accept payment. Don’t pay cash for larger roofing jobs.

Important to note in the UK, if 25% or more of the roof is being refurbished, you must use a NFRC Competent Person Scheme registered roofer, or you need to contact your Local Authority Building Control. This is because the new roof or roof repair must be upgraded to meet thermal requirements of Part L of the current Building Regulations.

Roofing costs

New roof cost

A new roof is a significant outlay and if you are going to do it you should first ask yourself if you want to extend your home's living space with a loft conversion. If you are intending to eventually sell the property it could add up to 15% to the value of the house. If you don’t have that kind of money to invest then a new slate roof on a 4 bedroom detached house will cost approximately £8300. As slate is significantly more expensive than conventional tiles, a new tiled roof on the same 4 bedroom detached house would cost in the region of £6600.

Tip: When having a new roof fitted, it is often a good idea to replace the gutters, fascias and soffits at the same time. Be led by the advice of the contractor. If you have a chimney, it might be a good time to re-point the chimney as well as having the flashings renewed so that you do not have a tired old chimney spoiling the look and cost of the flashy new roof.

New garage roof cost

Is your flat roof showing up with uneven lumps or sagging? In that case it may need replacing. For the complete replacement of a single flat roof first of all you need to decide on what type of roof you want to replace it with. You can have a traditional felt roof (bitumen),an EPDM rubber or fiberglass roof. All of them have their pros and cons and depending on the state of the roof you might also need new flashing, new plastic facia boards and guttering. For a rubber solution installing a flat roof with a rubber membrane on a single garage you will be looking at parting with £950. There will be a regional variation but for a single garage you should not spend more that £1200.

Fact: Did you know that flat roofs are not flat. You need the water to run off and not pool which could allow it to gather moss, causing degradation and shorten the life of the roof replacement.

How can I tell if I need a new tiled roof?

You might notice leaks coming through the ceiling or damp in the loft from a cracked or missing tile. If the tile is missing you need to act quickly, as this gap allows wind to whip in and lift more tiles. A clear sign that roof shingles are breaking up and need sections replaced, are when pieces of the shingles start dropping off into the surrounding area of your house or clogging up the gutter as well as the blatantly obvious visual of sections missing from the roof.

Perhaps you have noticed gaps appearing on joins (this can be around the chimney, the tiles at the top called roof ridges or roof valleys where tiles meet) you might have noticed rays of daylight shining through roof gaps in the loft.

Tip: Discuss with the contractor how straight forward a job your roof replacement or repair is, because a more complex roof (different levels, roof valleys, chimney stacks or loft windows) can add more of a challenge to the roof replacement / repair which means the job will involve more labour which equates to more money.

Roofing costs for your home


Roofing costs for your home

JobEstimate
Cost to build a new roof£5500
Cost to replace roof ridge tiles£180
Cost to replace a gutter£150
Cost to replace flashing and leadwork£600
Cost to replace fascia and soffits£200
Cost to repair a chimney£200
Cost to repair a leaky roof£100
Cost to replace a flat roof£600
Chimney flue installation£400
Upgrading old tiles or Cotswolds stone roofs£2500 or a 2bed house
Bird proofing fitting multi-purpose chimney cowls£100
Site visit to inspect the health of a roof£200
Fitting 1 or 2 air vents on a roof£240
Replacement of 6 broken standard tiles£100
Stripping old slate and replacing with new slate on a 4 bed, 2 storey, detached house£8300
Stripping old tiles and replacing with new tiles on a 4 bed, 2 storey, detached house£6600
Stripping old slate and replacing with new slate on a 4 bed, 2 storey, semi-detached house£6200
Stripping old slate and replacing with new slate on a 2 bed bungalow£5000
Stripping old tiles and replacing with new tiles on a 2-bed bungalow£4500
Installing a flat roof on a 4x4m conservatory£1200
Installing a flat roof with a rubber membrane on a single garage£950

Rates for other trades

Roofer hourly rate and daily rate
Roofer: Average Hourly and Daily Rates in the UK for 2024 (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UKHourly RateDaily Rate
Roofer near Aberdeen£56£232
Roofer near Amber Valley£27£202
Roofer near Angus£46£234
Roofer near Arun£29£208
Roofer near Ashfield£27£204
Roofer near Aylesbury Vale£33£218
Roofer near Barnsley£27£215
Roofer near Basildon£36£224
Roofer near Basingstoke & Deane£34£232
Roofer near Bassetlaw£26£206
Roofer near Bath & North East Somerset£28£211
Roofer near Bedford£33£218
Roofer near Belfast£16£127
Roofer near Birmingham£25£195
Roofer near Blackburn£26£195
Roofer near Blackpool£26£188
Roofer near Bolton£27£198
Roofer near Bournemouth£34£216
Roofer near Bracknell Forest£36£234
Roofer near Bradford£27£204
Roofer near Braintree£34£219
Roofer near Breckland£24£193
Roofer near Bridgend£28£192
Roofer near Brighton£31£217
Roofer near Bristol£28£212
Roofer near Broadland£22£183
Roofer near Broxtowe£27£202
Roofer near Bury£27£198
Roofer near Caerphilly£28£190
Roofer near Calderdale£28£202
Roofer near Cambridge£32£228
Roofer near Canterbury£26£194
Roofer near Cardiff£28£192
Roofer near Carmarthenshire£26£200
Roofer near Charnwood£25£194
Roofer near Chelmsford£35£222
Roofer near Cheltenham£26£206
Roofer near Cherwell£30£212
Roofer near Chester£28£197
Roofer near Colchester£33£217
Roofer near Conway£32£181
Roofer near Coventry£25£193
Roofer near Crewe & Nantwich£28£199
Roofer near Dacorum£37£233
Roofer near Derby£26£200
Roofer near Doncaster£27£213
Roofer near Dover£25£191
Roofer near Dudley£25£195
Roofer near Dumfries & Galloway£23£182
Roofer near Dundee£42£235
Roofer near East Ayrshire£31£232
Roofer near East Devon£24£190
Roofer near East Dunbartonshire£30£222
Roofer near East Hampshire£32£224
Roofer near East Hertfordshire£36£229
Roofer near East Lindsey£25£200
Roofer near East Riding£28£209
Roofer near Eastleigh£30£217
Roofer near Edinburgh£32£233
Roofer near Elmbridge£37£233
Roofer near Epping Forest£37£232
Roofer near Erewash£27£201
Roofer near Exeter£24£191
Roofer near Falkirk£30£224
Roofer near Fife£33£233
Roofer near Flintshire£28£197
Roofer near Gateshead£31£218
Roofer near Gedling£27£202
Roofer near Glasgow£30£223
Roofer near Gloucester£26£207
Roofer near Guildford£36£234
Roofer near Gwynedd£22£166
Roofer near Halton£28£195
Roofer near Harrogate£26£202
Roofer near Havant & Waterloo£29£216
Roofer near Highland£25£200
Roofer near Horsham£35£229
Roofer near Huntingdonshire£35£237
Roofer near Ipswich£32£217
Roofer near Isle of Wight£29£214
Roofer near Kings Lynn & West Norfolk£27£212
Roofer near Kingston-upon-Hull£26£212
Roofer near Kirklees£28£204
Roofer near Knowsley£28£194
Roofer near Lancaster£25£184
Roofer near Leeds£26£204
Roofer near Leicester£25£192
Roofer near Lisburn£15£120
Roofer near Liverpool£28£194
Roofer near London£37£232
Roofer near Luton£37£231
Roofer near Macclesfield£27£199
Roofer near Maidstone£34£221
Roofer near Manchester£27£199
Roofer near Mid Bedfordshire£35£225
Roofer near Mid Sussex£33£223
Roofer near Middlesbrough£36£211
Roofer near Milton Keynes£33£214
Roofer near Neath Port Talbot£28£201
Roofer near New Forest£31£217
Roofer near Newbury£33£228
Roofer near Newcastle Upon Tyne£31£218
Roofer near Newcastle-under-Lyme£30£197
Roofer near Newport£28£192
Roofer near North Ayrshire£29£220
Roofer near North East Lincolnshire£25£210
Roofer near North Hertfordshire£37£230
Roofer near North Lanarkshire£30£223
Roofer near North Lincolnshire£26£207
Roofer near North Somerset£28£209
Roofer near North Tyneside£31£218
Roofer near North Wiltshire£28£212
Roofer near Northampton£30£203
Roofer near Norwich£22£183
Roofer near Nottingham£27£202
Roofer near Nuneaton & Bedworth£25£193
Roofer near Oldham£28£201
Roofer near Oxford£30£217
Roofer near Pembrokeshire£21£170
Roofer near Perth & Kinross£34£237
Roofer near Peterborough£37£241
Roofer near Plymouth£26£202
Roofer near Poole£34£216
Roofer near Portsmouth£29£216
Roofer near Powys£26£200
Roofer near Preston£26£192
Roofer near Reading£35£233
Roofer near Redcar & Cleveland£36£211
Roofer near Reigate & Banstead£37£231
Roofer near Renfrewshire£30£228
Roofer near Rhondda, Cynon, Taff£28£190
Roofer near Rochdale£28£200
Roofer near Rotherham£27£215
Roofer near Salford£27£199
Roofer near Salisbury£30£216
Roofer near Sandwell£25£195
Roofer near Scarborough£27£192
Roofer near Scottish Borders£32£231
Roofer near Sefton£28£193
Roofer near Sevenoaks£36£230
Roofer near Sheffield£27£216
Roofer near Slough£37£234
Roofer near Solihull£25£194
Roofer near South Ayrshire£29£220
Roofer near South Bedfordshire£33£218
Roofer near South Cambridgeshire£33£228
Roofer near South Gloucestershire£28£212
Roofer near South Kesteven£30£206
Roofer near South Lanarkshire£29£217
Roofer near South Oxfordshire£33£226
Roofer near South Somerset£26£205
Roofer near South Tyneside£31£218
Roofer near Southampton£30£217
Roofer near Southend-on-Sea£34£219
Roofer near St Albans£37£233
Roofer near St Helens£28£195
Roofer near Stafford£28£193
Roofer near Stockport£27£200
Roofer near Stockton-on-Tees£35£211
Roofer near Stoke-on-Trent£30£197
Roofer near Stratford-on-Avon£24£193
Roofer near Stroud£27£208
Roofer near Suffolk Coastal£32£219
Roofer near Sunderland£32£217
Roofer near Swale£31£211
Roofer near Swansea£28£203
Roofer near Tameside£27£199
Roofer near Teignbridge£24£193
Roofer near Tendring£32£216
Roofer near Test Valley£30£217
Roofer near Thamesdown£28£210
Roofer near Thanet£25£189
Roofer near The Wrekin£26£194
Roofer near Thurrock£36£226
Roofer near Torbay£24£195
Roofer near Trafford£27£199
Roofer near Vale of Glamorgan£28£190
Roofer near Vale of White Horse£29£215
Roofer near Vale Royal£28£197
Roofer near Wakefield£28£207
Roofer near Walsall£25£195
Roofer near Warrington£27£196
Roofer near Warwick£24£193
Roofer near Waverley£35£235
Roofer near Wealden£31£216
Roofer near West Lancashire£27£193
Roofer near West Lothian£31£229
Roofer near West Wiltshire£28£212
Roofer near Wigan£27£196
Roofer near Windsor & Maidenhead£37£234
Roofer near Wirral£28£194
Roofer near Wokingham£36£234
Roofer near Wolverhampton£25£195
Roofer near Wrexham Maelor£28£198
Roofer near Wychavon£25£197
Roofer near Wycombe£36£234
Roofer near York£26£198