Re-roofing in the West Midlands

Covering West Midlands

Our coverage across the West Midlands includes Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Dudley.

Homes in the West Midlands

The West Midlands has a large stock of 1930s semis and Victorian terraces in red brick, so matching brick and roof tiles is often the key to an extension that looks original.

What is 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.

Strip old covering and check timbers
New tiles or slates, ridge and verge
Fascias, soffits and guttering if required

What will re-roofing cost?

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

Planning and building rules in the West Midlands

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 the West Midlands homeowners check first?

Heavier tiles than the original can overload old rafters.
Neighbouring roofs on semis and terraces need careful junction details.

How does the project run?

Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
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.
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.

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.

Can you visit a house in the West Midlands 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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