Independent UK roofing cost guides

UK residential roofing

Know what your roof should cost, before the scaffold goes up.

Clear, independent UK cost guides for re-roofs, repairs, flat roofs and everything in between. Real prices per m², honest timelines, and the questions that separate a fair quote from a costly one.

Typical re-roof
£5k–£12k
Per m² tiled
£90–£200
Roof lifespan
40–100 yr
Freshly finished UK residential pitched tile roof in golden light
Slate & clay tile, 40° pitch Updated 2026

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Each guide gives a real cost range, what drives the price, and how to read a quote without getting caught out.

How Much Does a New Roof Cost in the UK in 2026?
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How Much Does a New Roof Cost in the UK in 2026?

What a new roof really costs in the UK in 2026, broken down by house size, material and the hidden extras, plus how to check you are being quoted fairly.

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Flat Roof vs Pitched Roof: Costs, Lifespan and Which to Choose
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Flat Roof vs Pitched Roof: Costs, Lifespan and Which to Choose

Flat roof vs pitched roof cost compared for UK homeowners: real per square metre prices, lifespan, maintenance and which roof type suits your project.

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EPDM, Felt, Fibreglass or GRP: Which Flat Roof Material Lasts Longest?
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EPDM, Felt, Fibreglass or GRP: Which Flat Roof Material Lasts Longest?

EPDM, felt, fibreglass or GRP for your flat roof? Compare real UK lifespans, costs per m2 and weak points before you get quotes.

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Roof Replacement Cost Calculator (UK 2026): Estimate Your New Roof Price
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Roof Replacement Cost Calculator (UK 2026): Estimate Your New Roof Price

Free UK roof replacement cost calculator: estimate the price of a new pitched roof by house type, roof area, material and region, including scaffolding and strip-out.

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Roof Area Calculator: Work Out Your Sloped Roof Size from the Ground (UK)
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Roof Area Calculator: Work Out Your Sloped Roof Size from the Ground (UK)

Free roof area calculator: enter your house length, width and roof pitch to get the true sloped roof area in m² for gable and hipped roofs, the number quotes and tile orders need.

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How Many Roof Tiles Do I Need? Roof Tile Calculator (UK)
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How Many Roof Tiles Do I Need? Roof Tile Calculator (UK)

Free roof tile calculator: enter your roof area and tile type to estimate how many roof tiles, battens and ridge tiles you need, with wastage included.

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Flat Roof Cost Calculator: Felt vs EPDM vs GRP Over 30 Years (UK)
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Flat Roof Cost Calculator: Felt vs EPDM vs GRP Over 30 Years (UK)

Free flat roof cost calculator comparing felt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass by upfront price and lifetime cost over the years you own the home, for UK homeowners.

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New Roof Cost UK 2026: Full Roof Replacement Price Guide
Roof Replacement & New Roofs

New Roof Cost UK 2026: Full Roof Replacement Price Guide

What drives the cost of a new roof in the UK: materials, complexity, BS 5534, planning, Part L insulation rules, VAT and what to check in every quote.

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Why trust these numbers

Trade pricing, written for homeowners.

Every figure here is built from real UK quotes and supplier rates, then explained in plain English. We don't sell roofing and we don't take your details. The only thing we want is for you to walk into a quote knowing the numbers.

How we research costs

Per m² ranges

Costs broken down by material and pitch, not vague "from" prices.

No sales angle

Independent guidance. We never pass your details to contractors.

Kept current

Reviewed against live merchant and labour rates for 2026.

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