UK roof repair and replacement costs
These figures come from published UK cost guides. Each range is shown with its source, date and VAT basis. We do not invent or blend numbers. Costs vary by roof size, access, materials and location. London and the South East often sit toward the higher end of published ranges.
Full roof replacement
| Job | Published range | Source | Date | VAT basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full roof replacement, UK average | About £8,000, most £4,000 to £19,000 | Checkatrade | October 2026 | Plus VAT |
| Hip roof (64 m²) | £9,250 to £18,000 (£145 to £285 per m²) | Checkatrade | October 2026 | Plus VAT |
| Gable roof (64 m²) | £7,000 to £16,250 (£110 to £260 per m²) | Checkatrade | October 2026 | Plus VAT |
| New tiled roof, average 3-bed house | £7,000 to £21,000 | Which? | May 2026 | Excludes VAT. From a survey of 11 Which? Trusted Traders (November 2025). |
Flat roofs
| Job | Published range | Source | Date | VAT basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat roof replacement (32 m²) | £2,800 to £7,500 (£45 to £120 per m²) | Checkatrade | October 2026 | Plus VAT |
| New felt flat roof, single garage 6 × 3 m | £1,400 to £3,500 | Which? | May 2026 | Excludes VAT. From a survey of 11 Which? Trusted Traders (November 2025). |
| New flat roof, EPDM or PVC with new boards, single garage | £1,950 to £4,000 | Which? | May 2026 | Excludes VAT. From a survey of 11 Which? Trusted Traders (November 2025). |
| Garage roof re-felt | £1,000 to £2,000 (average £1,500) | Checkatrade | October 2026 | Plus VAT |
| Flat roof per m², felt / EPDM / GRP | £50 to £80 / £80 to £100 / £95 to £120 | Checkatrade | December 2024 | Plus VAT |
Repairs
| Job | Published range | Source | Date | VAT basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replace 1 to 6 broken tiles | £75 to £400 | Which? | May 2026 | Excludes VAT. From a survey of 11 Which? Trusted Traders (November 2025). |
| Replace a ridge tile | £80 to £300 | Which? | May 2026 | Excludes VAT. From a survey of 11 Which? Trusted Traders (November 2025). |
| Gutter clean (front and back) | £75 to £350 | Which? | May 2026 | Excludes VAT. From a survey of 11 Which? Trusted Traders (November 2025). |
| Pitched roof repair per m²: concrete tile / clay tile / natural slate | £90 to £120 / £110 to £160 / £150 to £220 | Checkatrade | June 2026 | Plus VAT |
| Flat roof repair per m²: bitumen / EPDM / GRP | £100 to £140 / £120 to £170 / £130 to £180 | Checkatrade | June 2026 | Plus VAT |
| Dry ridge / lead flashing (per m) | £50 to £70 / £50 to £70 | Checkatrade | June 2026 | Plus VAT |
Labour, fascias and extras
| Job | Published range | Source | Date | VAT basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofer labour (Checkatrade) | About £35 to £45 an hour, or £280 to £360 a day | Checkatrade | June 2026 | Plus VAT |
| Roofer labour (MyJobQuote) | £30 to £50 an hour, or £200 to £300 a day | MyJobQuote | Published on their roofer page; no separate dated table | Not stated on the source page |
| Fascias and soffits | £115 to £185 per linear metre (average £150). Semi-detached £2,775 to £3,975 | Checkatrade | September 2026 | Plus VAT |
| Scaffolding (roof replacement) | £700 to £1,300 for set-up, removal and weekly hire | Checkatrade | October 2026 | Plus VAT |
| Old roof removal (if not included) | £1,000 to £2,500 | Checkatrade | October 2026 | Plus VAT |
| Skip (6 to 8 yd) | About £320 a week | Checkatrade | October 2026 | Plus VAT |
Sources
Every figure on this page is copied from a published guide. Open the source to see the original table and any caveats.
- Checkatrade roof replacement cost guide
- Checkatrade roof repair cost guide
- Checkatrade flat roof replacement costs
- Checkatrade soffit and fascia costs
- Which? how much do roofers cost
- MyJobQuote roofer page
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