New roof installation
A new roof replaces the worn covering and allows the condition of the battens, underlay, ventilation and roof details to be assessed together.
Try a quote requestFictional concept. No roofing service is booked.
Signs worth having checked.
- Leaks appearing in several unrelated areas
- Widespread tile or slate failure
- Underlay, battens or fixings near the end of their service life
- A roof that now needs frequent, increasingly extensive repairs
Observe from a safe place. You do not need to access the roof to make an enquiry.
What the work may involve.
- Survey, measurement and a written roof specification
- Safe removal and responsible disposal of the old covering
- Repair of defective roof timbers identified in the agreed scope
- New underlay, treated battens and roof covering
- Ventilation, ridge, verge, valley and flashing details
- Final inspection, clean-up and agreed completion paperwork
The actual work should follow an inspection and an agreed written quotation.
What is included beneath the new covering?
Ask about the underlay, battens, roof ventilation, insulation assessment and junctions. Agree how hidden timber defects will be reported and priced if they are discovered during the work.
Before the inspection
Share the roof type, known previous work and any access restrictions. You do not need to measure or climb onto the roof.
What affects the price?
Access equipment, the extent of the fault, compatible materials and any underlying damage. Request a clear scope with exclusions, rather than relying on a price for an unseen roof.
What a clear quotation covers →Start with what you have noticed.
A leak, a loose slate or a roof ready for renewal. You do not need to diagnose the problem yourself.