Re-roofing in Wigan

Covering Wigan

We work in Wigan (WN1) and the places around it, including Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Westhoughton.

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 is included in re-roofing in Wigan?

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
Breathable membrane and new battens
New tiles or slates, ridge and verge

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

What approvals does re-roofing need in England?

Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 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?

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
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.

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.

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.

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

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

Also covering

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