Do I have to move out during a re-roof?

No. It is noisy and there will be scaffold up, but you can live in the property throughout.

New Roofs & Re-Roofs in Newcastle.

A full strip and re-roof or a brand new roof installation — new battens, breathable membrane, quality slate or tile, and dry ridge and dry verge as standard. Free roof survey and a fixed written price across Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne and the North East.

Roofers carrying out a full re-roof on a property in Newcastle upon Tyne

When does a roof need replacing?

Most pitched roofs in the North East last somewhere between 40 and 80 years depending on the covering, but the fixings, felt and mortar underneath usually give up long before the slates do. If you're patching the same roof every winter, you're normally better off replacing it than paying for repair after repair.

Slipped or missing slates appearing after every spell of bad weather
Damp patches, staining or daylight visible in the loft
Sagging between the rafters, or battens crumbling when handled
Old bitumen felt torn or perished under the eaves
Ridge and verge mortar cracked and washing out

How we re-roof a house

Every job starts with a free survey — we get up and look properly rather than pricing off a photo. You then get a fixed written quote covering scaffold, materials, labour and waste removal, so the figure you agree is the figure you pay. A typical semi-detached re-roof takes three to five days once scaffold is up.

Scaffold erected and the property protected
Existing covering stripped, roof timbers checked and any rotten rafters or purlins replaced
Breathable roofing membrane and new treated battens fitted throughout
New slate or tile laid, with lead valleys, soakers and flashings formed by hand
Dry ridge and dry verge systems mechanically fixed and ventilated
Site cleared, waste taken away and the guarantee issued

What a new roof costs

Price depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the covering you choose, whether scaffold access is straightforward and how much of the timber needs replacing. Natural slate costs more than concrete tile; a complex roof with several valleys and dormers costs more than a simple gable. We'll give you the real number after the survey rather than a range over the phone.

What's included in a re-roof

Every re-roof we quote in Newcastle includes the following as standard — nothing here is an optional extra bolted on later.

Free roof survey and fixed written quote
Scaffold hire, erection and removal
Full strip of the existing covering
Timber inspection, with any rotten rafters or purlins replaced
Breathable roofing membrane throughout
New treated roofing battens
New slate or tile in your chosen finish
Hand-formed lead valleys, soakers and flashings
Dry ridge and dry verge system, mechanically fixed
Eaves ventilation and new eaves protection tray
All waste removed and the site left clean
Written workmanship guarantee

Optional extras

Worth considering while the scaffold is already up, since doing them later means paying for access twice.

New uPVC fascias, soffits, bargeboards and guttering
Chimney repointing, new flaunching or full stack rebuild
Velux or roof window installation
Loft insulation top-up

How long does a re-roof take?

A typical semi-detached house takes three to five days once the scaffold is up. Larger or more complicated roofs with multiple valleys, dormers or chimney work take longer — we'll give you a realistic timescale with the quote.

Do I need planning permission for a new roof?

Not usually. Replacing a roof like-for-like counts as permitted development in most cases. You will need approval if the property is listed or in a conservation area, or if you're changing the roof line or the type of covering. We'll flag it at survey if it applies.

Can you re-roof in winter?

Yes. We work through the year and only strip what we can make watertight the same day, so the house is never left open overnight. Sustained heavy rain or high winds will stop work for safety reasons.

Do I have to move out?

No. It's noisy and there'll be scaffold up, but you can live in the property throughout. We'll let you know in advance on the days that are loudest.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes — every re-roof comes with a written workmanship guarantee, and the tiles, slate and membrane carry their own manufacturer warranties. We're fully insured with public liability cover.

How long will the new roof last?

With quality materials and correct detailing, expect 50 years or more from natural slate and 40 to 60 from concrete tile. Modern dry ridge and dry verge systems remove the mortar that usually fails first on an older roof.