How much does roofing work cost in the UK?
A new pitched roof on a typical three-bed house costs roughly £5,000 to £10,000, while a flat-roof replacement, a repair or a roof clean each cost far less. What you pay depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the covering, and whether it is a full re-roof or a targeted fix. The table below compares the main roofing jobs so you can tell a fair price from a high one.
| Job | From | Typical | Up to | Priced by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New roof | £4,000 | £8,000 | £16,000 | for the roof |
| Flat roof replacement | £60 | £90 | £130 | per m² fitted |
| Roof repair | £150 | £500 | £2,000 | per job |
| Roof cleaning | £300 | £500 | £1,000 | per job |
What changes the price of roofing work
The size and pitch of the roof set the baseline, then the covering does the rest: concrete tiles are the cheapest, clay and natural slate cost more, and a steep or complex roof with lots of valleys and hips takes longer to strip and lay. Scaffolding, new felt and battens, and better insulation added while the roof is open all form part of a full re-roof.
A repair or a clean is a fraction of a re-roof and is often all a sound roof needs. The trap is paying re-roof money for a roof that only needs a few slipped tiles fixed, or cleaning a roof that actually needs recovering. Get the roof looked at before you decide which job you are buying.
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Common questions
A full new pitched roof on a typical three-bed house costs roughly £5,000 to £10,000, depending on size, pitch, the covering and scaffolding. Natural slate and clay tiles cost more than concrete, and a complex roof takes longer. A flat-roof replacement, a repair or a clean each cost far less, as the table above shows.
A repair is far cheaper than a replacement and is the right call for a roof that is basically sound with a few slipped or cracked tiles, a bit of flashing gone or a small leak. A full re-roof only makes sense when the covering is at the end of its life across the whole roof. Have it inspected before committing to the bigger job.
A roof clean costs a small fraction of a re-roof and removes moss, algae and debris, which can extend the life of the covering. It is worth doing on a sound roof, but it is not a fix for a roof that is actually failing, so make sure a clean is what your roof needs rather than a repair or recovering. See the roof cleaning guide above.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing. The underlying figures are free to download as a CSV under a CC BY 4.0 licence.