Re-roofing in Greater Manchester

Covering Greater Manchester

We cover Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan and Bolton, and the towns around them.

Homes in the North West

The North West has long rows of Victorian terraced houses in its towns and cities, alongside inter-war semis and post-war estates, so rear extensions, dormer lofts and kitchen extensions are common projects.

What goes into re-roofing?

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

How much does re-roofing cost in Greater Manchester?

Typical ranges for re-roofing. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.

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

Do you need permission for re-roofing in Greater Manchester?

English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.

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 can change the price or programme?

Neighbouring roofs on semis and terraces need careful junction details.
Bats can roost in roofs; if signs are found, work pauses for advice.

What are the steps?

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

Your questions answered

Do I need planning permission to re-roof?

Not usually for like-for-like replacement, unless the house is listed or in a conservation area with extra controls.

Should I replace the fascias at the same time?

Usually yes, because the scaffolding is already up.

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

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 Greater Manchester.