Re-roofing in the Scottish Borders

Covering The Scottish Borders

Our coverage across the Scottish Borders includes Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles and Kelso.

Projects in the Scottish Borders are taken on by arrangement, and any travel and accommodation costs for the team are shown openly in the quote.

Homes in the Scottish Borders

In Scotland many families extend bungalows and semis, while tenement flats bring shared ownership of roofs and walls that needs agreeing early.

What goes into re-roofing?

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

How much does re-roofing cost in the Scottish Borders?

Guide prices for re-roofing, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

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 the Scottish Borders?

In Scotland the key step is the building warrant, which must be granted before work begins. Planning permission is decided separately by the council, and work on shared walls is handled under your title deeds rather than a party wall act.

Like-for-like re-roofing does not usually need planning permission in Scotland, except on listed buildings and in some conservation areas.

What can affect re-roofing?

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

How does the project run?

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.
Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

What people ask before starting

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.

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.

Can you visit a house in the Scottish Borders to quote?

Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.

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Learn more about re-roofing, or see every project we cover in The Scottish Borders.