Estimate roofing costs per square metre for UK properties. Choose your job type, roof area, materials, and region to see typical prices including scaffolding.
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Create Your First Proposal FreeRoofing is one of the most significant maintenance costs for UK homeowners, and one of the most common jobs for roofing contractors to quote. Understanding typical costs per square metre helps both homeowners and roofers set realistic expectations.
A full re-roof quote should include stripping the old covering, inspecting and replacing damaged battens and felt, installing new tiles or slates, replacing ridge tiles, renewing lead flashing around chimneys and abutments, and scaffolding. Some roofers include waste removal in their price, others charge extra for a skip.
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Common questions about roofing costs in the UK.
A new roof for a standard 3-bed semi costs between £5,000 and £12,000 depending on materials and your region. A typical re-roof costs £80-£120 per square metre including labour, materials, and scaffolding.
Flat roof costs range from £50-£120 per sqm. Felt costs £50-£70, EPDM rubber costs £70-£90, fibreglass (GRP) costs £80-£110, and a green roof costs £100-£120 per sqm.
Replacing a few broken tiles costs £150-£400 plus scaffolding if needed. Replacing tiles across a larger area costs £40-£60 per sqm for concrete or £60-£100 per sqm for slate.
New uPVC guttering for a semi costs £400-£900 including labour. Per linear metre: uPVC costs £30-£45, cast iron costs £60-£90, and aluminium costs £50-£75.
Yes, almost all roof work above single-storey requires scaffolding for safety. Scaffolding for a typical re-roof costs £600-£1,500 depending on the property size and number of elevations. Some roofers include scaffolding in their quote.
Concrete tiles last 30-50 years, natural slate can last 75-100+ years, clay tiles last 50-80 years, and synthetic slate lasts 30-50 years. Flat roofs last 10-15 years (felt), 20-30 years (EPDM), or 25+ years (fibreglass).
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