How much does a new roof cost?
Headline averages disagree widely: £8,000 from Checkatrade, £5,500 to £7,000 from MyBuilder, £12,000 to £15,000 from Rated People. The honest range is roughly £4,000 for a small simple roof to £22,000 for a large premium one.
£4,000–£19,000 for most standard pitched roofs
The published figures
Every figure below is a published guide figure, shown as its publisher printed it and linked to the source. Retrieved on 17 July 2026.
| What | Published figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average full replacement | £8,000, most jobs £4,000–£19,000 | Checkatrade cost guide (opens in new tab) | |
| Full replacement, typical home | £4,000–£13,000 | MyBuilder price guide (opens in new tab) | |
| Gable roof / hipped roof | £5,000–£8,000 / £8,000–£12,000 | MyBuilder price guide (opens in new tab) | |
| Typical spend | £12,000–£20,000 | Rated People cost guide (opens in new tab) | |
| Slate roofing | £160–£210 per m² | Spanish slate £95–£125 per m² | Checkatrade cost guide (opens in new tab) |
| Stripping the old roof | £800–£1,400 | Rated People cost guide (opens in new tab) | |
| Scaffolding, 14m two lift example | around £2,280 | Rated People cost guide (opens in new tab) | |
| Repairs: up to 5 slipped or cracked tiles | £150–£500 | Checkatrade cost guide (opens in new tab) | |
| Average roof repair | £850, range £150–£2,500 | Checkatrade cost guide (opens in new tab) |
What moves the price
- Roof size, shape and pitch
- Material: concrete tile, clay tile or slate
- Access and scaffolding
- Stripping the old covering
- Structural repairs found once the covering is off
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Guide figures set expectations; only quotes set your price. Compare local businesses on their public evidence:
Sources
- Checkatrade cost guide (opens in new tab) (directory site, published 2026)
- MyBuilder price guide (opens in new tab) (directory site, published 2026)
- Rated People cost guide (opens in new tab) (directory site, published 2026)
Figures retrieved from the named sources above on 17 July 2026. Prices change; always confirm with quotes.
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