Independent UK planning guide
Roof replacement costs in the UK
Strip and renew a pitched roof covering with membrane, battens, ventilation and flashings.
Get site-specific quotesTypical UK range
£6,000–£15,000
Straightforward jobs
From £5,000
Typical site time
1–3 weeks
Build the allowance
How to read this price
Starting allowance
For a straightforward, accessible job with a standard specification.
From £5,000
Typical UK project
An early planning range before a tradesperson inspects the property.
£6,000–£15,000
Likely programme
Site time varies with preparation, sequencing, approvals and drying periods.
1–3 weeks
These figures are early UK planning allowances. They are not a substitute for an itemised quotation after inspection.
Control the variables
What can change the quote?
Roof size, pitch and complexity
Tile, slate or membrane specification
Scaffold, permits and access
Timber, chimney and leadwork repairs
Before accepting a quote
Ask for these details in writing
- ✓Labour, materials and VAT
- ✓Preparation and protection
- ✓Access equipment and waste
- ✓Named provisional allowances
- ✓Testing and certification
- ✓Programme and payment stages
- ✓Making good and decoration
- ✓Warranty and snagging process