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Share photos, measurements, access notes, and any relevant survey or product information so chimney specialist quotes are based on the same facts.
A stronger brief helps tradespeople price the same job rather than guessing from incomplete information.
Share photos, measurements, access notes, and any relevant survey or product information so chimney specialist quotes are based on the same facts.
Ask whether preparation, materials, waste removal, making good, testing, and follow-on trades are included or priced separately.
Compare timing, insurance, review quality, warranty assumptions, and how clearly each chimney specialist explains exclusions before choosing a shortlist.
£200–£800 for repairs, £5,000–£12,000 for a full roof replacement, £500–£2,000 per window
Typical UK costs. Actual quotes depend on job scope, location, and materials. Post your job free on Job2Build to get personalised quotes.
Use the same scope, finish standard, and access assumptions in every conversation so quotes stay comparable instead of drifting into vague sales copy.
Check whether scaffolding, waste disposal, access equipment, and weather delays are included.
Ask for the exact covering, membrane, leadwork, and guarantee terms in the written quote.
Require photos or a written defect summary so every roofer is pricing the same failure points.
Confirm whether hidden timber repairs are provisional or fixed before signing off the shortlist.
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Check they provide a detailed written guarantee on materials and workmanship
Verify public liability insurance and check for trade body membership (NFRC for roofers)
Ask about their experience with your roof type (slate, tile, flat, pitched)
Confirm they use scaffolding and proper safety measures — avoid roofers who work without it
Get multiple quotes and beware of door-to-door offers or pressure selling
Most like-for-like roof repairs do not require building regulations. However, re-roofing more than 25% of a roof, structural changes, or work in conservation areas may need approval or planning permission.
Low-friction quotes are not enough on their own. Push these points into writing before you let a low price or early availability become the deciding factor.
Doorstep selling, high-pressure same-day discounts, or refusal to provide a written defect summary.
No scaffolding allowance where safe access clearly requires it.
Guarantees mentioned verbally but not written into the quote or invoice.
Replacement recommendations without photos, moisture evidence, or a clear scope of failure.
Clay and slate roofs can last 80–100+ years with good maintenance. Concrete tiles typically last 40–60 years. Flat roofs with modern membranes last 20–30 years. If your roof is approaching these ages, get a professional inspection.
In most cases, yes. Health and safety regulations require scaffolding for work at height. Be cautious of roofers who suggest working without it — it is both a safety risk and often a sign of an uninsured operator.
A full roof replacement on a typical 3-bed semi costs £5,000–£10,000 for concrete tiles or £8,000–£15,000+ for natural slate. Costs depend on roof size, access, material choice, and whether structural repairs are needed.
If damage is localised (a few missing tiles, small leak), repair is usually sufficient. If the roof is over 50 years old, has widespread deterioration, or multiple leaks, full replacement is more cost-effective long term.
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