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New roof installation and replacement in York, priced honestly before you commit
Full strip-and-replace reroofs in concrete tile, clay pantile and Welsh slate, from a typical three-bed semi at £5,500 to £9,000. Free survey, fixed written quote within 24 hours.
- Concrete tile, clay pantile and Welsh slate
- Weather-tight at the end of every working day
- 20-year written workmanship guarantee
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Roof coverings
Slate, pantile or concrete tile, fitted properly
The coverings we fit most across York, plus the details a reroof should include while the scaffold is up.
Welsh and reclaimed slate
80 to 100 years or more. Right for period, conservation and listed homes.
Clay pantile
The classic Yorkshire roofline, lasting 60 years or more.
Concrete tile
Best value for 1960s to 1990s estates, 40 to 60 years of life.
Dry ridge and verge
Mechanically fixed, so there is no mortar to fail or re-bed.
Skylights and roof windows
Velux fitted during the reroof while the scaffold is already up.
Garage roofs
EPDM, GRP and felt. EPDM from £600 to £1,000 for a single garage.
How it works
Surveyed, quoted, stripped, replaced
Four steps, and most reroofs are finished within 4 to 8 weeks of the first call.
Free survey
Pitch, span, timber condition, chimneys, valleys and scaffold access, photographed and noted.
Fixed quote in 24h
An itemised written price within 24 hours of survey. No day rates, no "if we find" clauses.
Materials and scaffold
A deposit secures the slot. Materials ordered, scaffold booked, building control or listed building consent lodged.
On the roof
Strip, batten, underlay, cover, ridge. Weather-tight at the end of every working day, photographed throughout.
Cost, honestly
What a new roof should cost
From £3,000 indicative, fixed after a free survey
Roof size, covering and access set the price. Here are honest bands before we visit.
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A three-bed York semi runs £5,500 to £9,000In concrete tile. The full range is £3,000 for a one-bed terrace to £20,000 for a large detached.
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The covering sets the upliftConcrete tile is the base price. Clay pantile adds about 20 percent, synthetic slate about 30, natural slate about 60.
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The quote is the priceFixed in writing within 24 hours of survey, including strip-out, skip, battens, underlay, lead and scaffold.
Indicative prices
New roof cost by property type and covering
Honest bands for a full strip and reroof, including scaffold, skip, battens, breathable underlay, new leadwork, ridge and verge. Every job gets an exact fixed quote after a free survey.
| Property | Concrete tile | Clay pantile | Natural slate |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-bed terrace | £3,000 to £5,500 | £3,600 to £6,600 | £4,800 to £8,800 |
| Three-bed semi | £5,500 to £9,000 | £6,600 to £10,800 | £8,800 to £14,400 |
| Large detached | £12,000 to £20,000 | £14,400 to £24,000 | £19,200 to £32,000 |
| Single garage, EPDM flat roof | £600 to £1,000 | ||
Clay pantile and natural slate columns apply the typical uplifts, about 20 and 60 per cent, to the concrete tile bands. Access, timber condition and chimney work move the price, which is why the written quote follows a survey rather than a phone call.
| Covering | Expected life | Best suited to | Cost against concrete tile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete tile | 40 to 60 years | 1960s to 1990s estates, best value | Base price |
| Clay pantile | 60 years or more | The classic Yorkshire roofline, period terraces | About 20 per cent more |
| Synthetic slate | 40 to 60 years | The slate look where weight or budget rules out stone | About 30 per cent more |
| Welsh slate | 80 to 100 years or more | Period, conservation and listed homes | About 60 per cent more |
Choosing between slate, pantile and concrete? The full comparison, including weight, conservation rules and what each looks like on a York street, is in our roofing materials guide.
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"Elliott and his team are great roofers. Work was done to a very high standard but also done in a very timely manner. We've had many people see his work and ask who the company was."
Meg LRoofing work, Acomb, York
Before you book
New roof questions
How much does a new roof cost in York?
Indicative reroof prices in York run from £3,000 to £5,500 for a one-bed terrace up to £12,000 to £20,000 for a large detached, in concrete tile. A typical three-bed semi lands around £5,500 to £9,000. Clay tile adds about 20 percent and natural slate about 60 percent. The figure is a rough guide, with the final fixed price confirmed at a free survey.
How long does it take to replace a roof?
A standard semi or terraced house takes 4 to 8 working days, depending on size and weather. Larger detached properties run 8 to 14 days. Scaffold is typically up for about two weeks. The roof is weather-tight at the end of every working day.
How long does a new roof last?
It depends on the covering. Natural Welsh slate lasts 80 to 100 years or more, clay pantile 60 years or more, and concrete tile 40 to 60 years. Sound underlay, battens and leadwork protect that lifespan, which is why we renew all three on every reroof.
Does a new roof add value to your home?
Yes. A new roof reassures buyers and surveyors, lifts kerb appeal, and removes a common point of negotiation at sale. Fitted with insulation it can also cut heat loss. On period and conservation homes, a correct slate or pantile reroof protects the property's character and value.
Do you need building regs for a new roof?
Often, yes. A like-for-like recovering on an unlisted home is usually permitted development and needs no planning permission, but building control applies once more than about a quarter of the roof is stripped or insulation is added. Listed buildings and conservation areas may need listed building consent or planning permission. We check at the survey and handle any application.
Should I stay home during a roof replacement?
You can stay. The house remains habitable throughout. Expect noise during stripping for a day or two, some dust during loft work, and a skip outside for the duration. Most customers stay in and barely notice the back rooms.
What guarantee do you give and what is included?
Every reroof carries a twenty-year written workmanship guarantee, plus the manufacturer's covering warranty, typically 30 years on concrete and 50 years or more on natural slate. The quote includes strip-out and skip, new battens and breathable underlay, new covering, fresh lead at chimneys and valleys, ridge and verge, building control sign-off where needed, and scaffold. No surprise extras.
Can you get a grant for a new roof in the UK?
There is no general grant for reroofing a private home. Some households qualify for help with insulation under ECO4, and a Disabled Facilities Grant can sometimes cover essential repairs, both through your local council. Be wary of cold callers offering a free roof, the genuine routes run through City of York Council, not a knock at the door.
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