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New Roof Cost in 2026: A Straight-Talking Price Guide

A full roof replacement on a typical 3-bed semi costs £7,000 to £11,000 in concrete tile in 2026. Below: guide prices by property type and material, exactly what is included, and what moves the price up or down. Then we price your actual roof, free, in writing.

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2026 guide prices

New Roof Cost by Property Type

Supply and fit, including scaffolding, strip and disposal, new membrane and battens. Guide ranges for a straightforward pitched roof; your written quote fixes the exact figure.

PropertyTypical roof sizeConcrete tileClay tileNatural slate
2-bed terrace40–50m²£5,500–£8,000£6,500–£9,500£8,000–£12,000
3-bed semi-detached55–70m²£7,000–£11,000£8,500–£13,000£10,000–£15,000
4-bed detached80–100m²£10,000–£16,000£12,000–£18,500£14,000–£22,000
Bungalow70–90m²£8,000–£13,000£9,500–£15,000£11,500–£18,000

Guide prices for 2026 assuming sound roof timbers and standard access. Complex roofs with multiple valleys, dormers or chimneys sit towards the top of each range. South West London prices typically run 10 to 15 per cent above Berkshire equivalents, mainly due to access and parking constraints.

Per square metre, if you prefer to work it out that way

Roof coveringSupply & fit guide rateTypical lifespan
Concrete tiles£80–£120 per m²40–60 years
Clay tiles£95–£140 per m²60+ years
Natural slate£120–£180 per m²80–100 years
EPDM rubber (flat roof)£80–£110 per m²30–50 years
GRP fibreglass (flat roof)£90–£130 per m²25–30 years

Rates include stripping the old covering. Flat roof rates are for garages, extensions and dormers; see our flat roofs page for the full picture.

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What Our New Roof Price Includes

The cheapest quote is often the one with the most missing from it. Every Seal Pro Roofing replacement quote includes the lot:

  • Scaffolding, supplied, erected and struck
  • Full strip and disposal of the old tiles, felt and battens
  • New breathable membrane and treated battens across the whole roof
  • Your chosen tiles or slates, laid to manufacturer specification
  • Ridge and hip work, mechanically fixed to current standards
  • Leadwork check around chimneys and abutments, renewed where needed
  • Waste removal and a proper tidy-up, every day, not just the last one

The figure on your written quote is the figure you pay. The only honest exception is hidden timber rot, which nobody can see until the roof is stripped; if we find any, we photograph it, price the fix and agree it with you before touching it.

Completed Redland tile roof replacement by Seal Pro Roofing in Surbiton
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What Actually Changes the Price

Two houses on the same street can get quotes thousands of pounds apart, for good reasons. These are the six factors doing the moving.

Roof Size & Shape

Area drives materials and labour, but shape matters just as much. A plain gable-to-gable roof is quick; hips, valleys and dormers add cutting, leadwork and time.

Material Choice

Concrete tile is the value option, clay costs more and lasts longer, natural slate is the premium. The right answer depends on the house, the budget and the planning context.

Access & Scaffolding

Terraced streets, conservation areas, rear extensions and shared alleys all complicate scaffolding. Straightforward access keeps you at the bottom of the range.

Timber Condition

Sound timbers cost nothing extra. Rotten rafters, wall plates or laths discovered on strip-out are priced openly with photos before any extra work starts.

Chimneys & Leadwork

Every chimney means flashings, soakers and often repointing while the scaffold is up. It is far cheaper to do it now than to scaffold again in two years.

Location

Berkshire and Surrey prices sit close to the guide ranges above. Inner South West London runs higher, mostly through parking permits, restricted hours and access.

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FAQs

New Roof Cost Questions, Answered

As a guide, a full roof replacement on a typical UK 3-bed semi-detached house costs £7,000 to £11,000 in concrete tile in 2026, or £10,000 to £15,000 in natural slate. The exact price depends on roof size, pitch, access and the condition of the timbers underneath, which is why we price every roof individually after a free survey.
Ours does. Every Seal Pro Roofing quote includes scaffolding, stripping and disposing of the old roof, new breathable membrane and battens, the new tiles or slates, ridge work and waste removal. The price on the written quote is the price you pay.
Most house roof replacements take 3 to 5 working days once scaffolding is up. A small terrace can be quicker; a large detached roof with multiple valleys and chimneys can take a little longer. We confirm the programme in your written quote and keep the roof weathertight overnight throughout.
Often, yes. Natural slate costs more up front but typically lasts 80 to 100 years against 40 to 60 for concrete tiles, and it is usually the right choice on period properties. On a modern house, a quality concrete or clay tile is normally the more cost-effective option. We will give you an honest steer either way.
No. We survey the roof, photograph what we find and give you a fixed written quote free of charge, with no obligation. If a repair would honestly do the job instead, we will tell you that too.
Sometimes. If one elevation has failed, for example a rear slope that takes the weather, and the rest is sound, replacing a single side can make sense and costs roughly half to two thirds of a full replacement. We will tell you honestly whether it is worth it or whether it is false economy on your particular roof.
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