PRICE GUIDE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · 2026–2027
Roofer cost in the UK
£150–£2,000 per job. Typically £350.
Most jobs for a roofer in the UK cost £150–£2,000, with about £350 typical for a repair such as slipped tiles. Bigger repairs to a valley, ridge or flashing, scaffolding on a two-storey house, and slate or clay roofs push the price up.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a roofer cost in the UK?
| Low end | £150 | a few slipped tiles on an easy roof |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £350 | what most people pay |
| High end | £2,000 | a larger repair with scaffolding and new leadwork |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the builders and trades near you.
What moves the price
- Size of the roofing job — a few tiles is quick, while a section of roof or a valley takes a day or more
- Scaffolding — many roofer jobs on two-storey homes need scaffold, which can rival the repair cost
- Roof covering — natural slate and handmade clay tiles cost more to source and fix than concrete tiles
- Hidden rot — battens, felt or rafters found to be rotten add to the roofer's bill
- Emergency call-outs — storm damage and leaks fixed the same day cost more
- Season — autumn and winter storms fill roofers' diaries and stretch waiting times
Building and repair prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical roofer would have cost about £330 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a roofer booking includes
Takes: An hour or two for small repairs, one to two days for valleys, ridges or a section of roof. Not included: Scaffolding may be quoted separately, and a full re-roof, fascias and ceiling repairs inside are priced on their own — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common roofer jobs
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How to pay less
- Get small roof faults fixed quickly before leaks rot battens and ceilings
- Book other roofing jobs while a scaffold is already up for another trade
- Ask the roofer for a repair to the damaged area rather than a full re-roof while the rest of the roof is sound
Before you book
- Ask your insurer whether storm damage to the roof is covered before booking the roofer
- Check the roofer works safely at height with edge protection or scaffolding where needed
- On a listed building or in a conservation area, roofing materials should match the original
- Ask whether the roofer's guarantee covers both materials and workmanship
Roofer cost: questions people ask
£150–£2,000 per job, about £350 typical. A few slipped tiles cost least; a larger repair to a valley or section of roof with scaffolding costs the most.
An hour or two for minor repairs, and one to two days for ridge, valley or flashing work.
Usually, if a single storm caused it. Wear and gradual deterioration are not normally covered, so keep the roof maintained.
If leaks keep returning or tiles are failing across the whole roof, a re-roof is often better value than repeated repairs.
Scaffolding may be extra, as are a full re-roof, new fascias and repairs to ceilings inside the house.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published UK roof repair costs — a national range, not a quote. The fault, the roof covering and the access decide your price.