Factors That Influence The Cost of Your Roof Repair in The UK

Cost Considerations of a New Roof

No homeowner ever wants to deal with a roof repair, but the inevitable happens to us all at some stage or another. So, if you’ve noticed signs of leaks, sagging or common roof problems, acting quickly is in your best interest. But you’ve landed here because you’re exploring the cost of a roof repair in the UK and want some tips on keeping budgets at a minimum.

The Cost Will Vary

The cost of any roof repair will depend on the size of the roof, the extent and complexity of the damage, and the type of material. In the UK, roof repairs can cost from £150 to £1100. Some materials are easier to repair than others, making them cheaper. For example, rubber membranes like EPDM are among the sturdiest and least expensive, so we would always recommend considering this material for any flat roof replacement to save you costs in the future.

Keeping the overall cost of your roofing project low

Alongside the material and type of damage, several other factors can affect the overall cost of your roofing project. Here are just a few…

Roof material

The material you choose for your roof will significantly affect the total repair cost, as every material is priced differently. You can dive deeper into the costs of every material here, or for a quick overview, here are the average prices of common roof materials based on the average family, semi-detached home with a gable roof in the UK:

Clay tiles – £125
Thatch – £100
Slate – £75
Felt – £40
Concrete – £35

Roof size

Undoubtedly, the size of the roof will also affect the overall cost. For example, if a large section or portion of the roof requires repair, you’ll have to consider the cost of more supplies and materials. On the other hand, if you’re replacing just a handful of tiles or patching up a few holes, labour and materials will be cheaper.

The cost of scaffolding

In most cases, scaffolding will be required to access your roof, which might cost up to £500 to repair a few times, which will cover the additional labour and time required to erect the scaffolding.

The type of repair required

The price can vary dramatically, depending on the type of repair you need.

For example, if your roof is tiled, replacing missing or damaged tiles will be the simplest repair work. It only takes a few hours and costs around £200, as roofers only require slates and cement.

Flat roof repairs are notoriously inexpensive (view products), too.

However, more expensive repairs will be required when the roof is sagging, as replacing the entire roof might be necessary, or when you need to repair the flashing around your chimney or skylight. Up to £200 for a metre of damaged flashing can be required.

Cost of labour

In most cases, roofers charge homeowners per project rather than by the hour, which means you can get multiple quotes and estimates for the overall cost of their services.

The time of the repair

Roof repairs in the UK tend to cost less in autumn and winter months as roofers are not typically busy this time of year. However, the risk of bad weather could cause delays and increase the time it takes to finish the repair, ultimately resulting in higher costs.