Re-roofing in Kent

Covering Kent

We cover Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham and Tunbridge Wells, and the towns around them.

Homes in the South East

Many South East homes are inter-war or post-war semis and detached houses with room for rear and side extensions, while historic town centres and villages bring conservation area and listed building controls.

What does re-roofing involve?

Re-roofing means stripping a pitched roof back to the rafters and replacing the membrane, battens, tiles or slates, ridge and flashings. It is needed when a roof covering reaches the end of its life, and it is the right time to improve loft insulation.

Roof survey and quotation
Scaffolding and edge protection
Breathable membrane and new battens

What will re-roofing cost?

Indicative costs for re-roofing. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.

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

How is re-roofing approved in Kent?

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 can change the price or programme?

Bats can roost in roofs; if signs are found, work pauses for advice.
Insulation upgrades at the same time can cut heat loss significantly.

What happens after I enquire?

Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Re-roofing: common questions

How much does a new roof cost?

Around £6,000 to £10,000 for a terraced house, £8,000 to £15,000 for a semi and £12,000 to £25,000 for a detached house, including VAT.

How long does it take?

One to three weeks for most houses, weather permitting.

Who deals with the council for a project in Kent?

We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.

Re-roofing near Kent

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