Re-roofing in Dorset

Covering Dorset

We cover Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth and Christchurch, and the towns around them.

Homes in the South West

The South West mixes stone and render cottages, Victorian terraces in the larger towns and modern estates, and many historic centres are conservation areas where materials and roof shapes are closely controlled.

What does re-roofing involve?

We erect scaffolding, strip the old covering, check and repair the timbers, then lay a breathable membrane, new battens and the new covering, with dry-fix ridge and verge systems. Fascias, soffits and guttering can be replaced at the same time.

Scaffolding and edge protection
Strip old covering and check timbers
Breathable membrane and new battens

What will re-roofing cost?

What re-roofing typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

Re-roofing	Guide price incl. VAT
Terraced house	£6,000 to £10,000
Semi-detached house	£8,000 to £15,000
Detached house	£12,000 to £25,000

What approvals does re-roofing need in England?

In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.

Replacing a roof covering like for like does not usually need planning permission in England. Conservation areas with Article 4 directions and listed buildings are the exceptions.

What should Dorset homeowners check first?

Neighbouring roofs on semis and terraces need careful junction details.
Insulation upgrades at the same time can cut heat loss significantly.

From first call to completion

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

What people ask before starting

Does re-roofing need building regulations?

In England and Wales, replacing a large part of the roof covering normally needs building control approval or a registered competent person, and insulation upgraded where practical.

How long does it take?

One to three weeks for most houses, weather permitting.

How do I get a price for re-roofing in Dorset?

Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.

Re-roofing in nearby towns

Learn more about re-roofing, or see every project we cover in Dorset.