If you’re a homeowner in the UK, you’ll know how difficult it can be sometimes to keep up with the costs of repairs around your home.
Although we all dread the thought of something happening to our boiler or other expensive heating systems, an often forgotten cost we need to consider is roof repairs.
Let’s face it, your roof is one of the most essential parts of your home! It protects both you and your property from the ever changing elements. Unfortunately, thanks to the British weather, our roofs can suffer from damage and will either need to be repaired, or in extreme cases, completely replaced!
On average, a full roof replacement can set you back a whopping £5,500 in the UK, with many homeowners spending somewhere between £3,000 and an eye-watering £16,300. Oh, and don’t forget the initial cost of between £1,000 and £2,000 just to remove your current roof.
What are some of the costs?
To give you a better idea of where your money will be spent, we’ve broken down some of the costs for you.
The roofer you hire: there will be a range of tradesmen out there for you to choose from. Don’t forget, just because someone is cheaper, doesn’t mean their work will be as good as someone who is more expensive.
The size of your roof: one of the key factors when it comes to cost is the overall size of your roof. Obviously, the bigger and more complex your roof structure is, the more expensive it will be to replace.
The types of materials you’ll be using: you’ll want to use professional-grade materials for your roof repair or replacement. This quality can also come with a price tag.
Whether you’re changing the current style: a like-for-like replacement is often much more cost effective over completely changing your current style.
On the job, your tradesman is likely to repair or replace a number of things depending on what is damaged. They could fit lead flashing around your chimney, repair lead in a valley between two roofs, fix battens and even install a waterproof membrane under existing tiles.
The average price for a 2 bedroom bungalow to have their roof replaced in either tile or slate ranges from between £3,700 and £6,000. On the other end of the scale, if you own a 5 bedroom detached house, you’re looking at anywhere between £5,500 and £12,000.
It’s important to keep on top of minor roof repairs, many of which you can do yourself. By doing this you’ll be reducing the risks of a larger problem occurring! Some of the things you should look out for are:
- Water damage
- Ageing
- Misshapen shingles
- Chimney flashing damage
- Shingle granules in your gutters
- Daylight holes in your attic
