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How much does a new roof cost?
It is incredibly difficult to estimate the exact cost of a new roof but as a guideline budget a minimum of £5,000. The cost of a new roofing structure can vary based on the materials used, the height, roof pitch, location, accessibility, size, scaffolding style, and labour work required.

You should contact a roofing professional to get a quote based on your roofing requirements.

Note: According to Rated People the cost for 1 bedroom house for the main roof starts from £2,000, while for a 2 bedroom house starts from £3,500.

New roof cost breakdown
Re-roofing your house can be a daunting home improvement project, but by following a few guidelines and a good idea of what to expect, it doesn’t have to break the bank.

The following breakdown will cover simple “gable style” (up and over) roofs. The price is determined by:

Cost of materials: This could include roof tiles, ridge tiles, batons, felt, fixings, sand/cement, cement under cloak and more. A generally starting point is £1,200.
Scaffolding costs: £900.
Waste/skip hire costs: £184 for a 6-yard skip and £216 for an 8-yard skip.
Labour costs: This is variable and will depend on where you are located. A good rough starting point is £250/day for both a roofer and labourer.
Company profits: This will be rolled into the total price and can cover things like insurance for the workers, sick pay, administrative costs, advertising, vehicles, etc. This cost is likely around £300/day.
Optional extras: This cost would encompass anything that could be replaced, but when push comes to shove doesn’t need to be. This can include replacing pipe sleeves and other leadwork along with the roof tiles, repoint chimney, replace fascia, soffits, and rainwater guttering, installing roof tile vents or rigid eaves felt, and replace soil pipe sleeves. Depending upon the amount of extra work done, this figure could reach into several thousand pounds.
Some of these figures can be offset, especially on the materials side. If you have a slate roof that’s generally in good repair, a large portion of the tiles might be able to be reused and reduce the overall cost to reroof your house.

Factors that can increase new roof prices
Naturally, a larger or more complex roof design will increase the complexity and therefore the cost of the project, but this is hardly something that can be avoided. Bellow, you can see the most important factors that can increase the cost of a new roof.

Materials (timber, OSB boards, plywood, joist hangers, restraint straps, nails, screws, square washes, steel nuts, timber connectors, high tensile bolts, coach bolts)
Size of tiles (smaller tiles take more tile to install and therefore increase labour fees)
Type of tiles (natural slate tiles cost significantly more)
Additional work hours.
Re-roofing grants
The cost to reroof a house may all look a bit much, however, you can always get in touch with your council, as you may be eligible for a grant from your Local Authority; especially if you are obliged to opt for a more expensive design in keeping with the neighbourhood aesthetic.

The council could also guide you towards the best roof replacement experts so you can cut on the cost of roofing and also inform you on whether or not a certain roofing alteration is worth the investment.

How to reduce roof replacement costs
Do your own research
Before contacting any roofer with your requirements, try to understand the complexity and size of your project first. Knowing the volume of roofing materials that are needed will help you get the most accurate quotes. One “square” equals 100 square feet of roofing material. Also, keep in mind that the installation and disposal fees are usually included in the estimates you will receive.

Shop Around
Try to get quotes from various roofers to find the best offer.
 Be suspicious of very low bids as many roofers do not pay attention to customer satisfaction when working on a reroofing project,
 as it is usually a one-off job. Be extremely careful who you hire. Get references from people you trust, check their reputation online 
and always hire certified installers. Also, make sure that the roofer/roofing company you hire offers a warranty on materials and installation

Pick the right time
Avoid scheduling your roof replacement in late summer and fall. The best time is usually winter and spring when roofers are less busy. 
You will get lower bids or off-season discounts at this time of the year.

Use your home insurance
If you have insurance for your home, it usually covers roof damage when it is not caused by neglect. 
Try to get the advantage of your home insurance, if your roof got damaged by a hailstorm or snowfall, 
as your insurer may pay for either all or part of the roof replacement cost.

Do part of the work yourself
If you have the skills, the proper equipment, the time and you are not afraid of heights, you can remove the old roofing yourself, 
as this will lower the costs. Talk to your contractor first about breaking out the fork and roof jacks. It is heavy and dangerous work 
and you may have to take care of the disposal of the old materials yourself.

Read more about How to reduce reroofing costs

The benefits of using professional roofing services
The role and position of the roof make it a very sensitive component of the house. 
As such, it is important that you give the job to a qualified roofing contractor to ensure maximum safety and efficiency.

Having a roofing expert to inspect your roof regularly and to do minor repairs can help prevent further damages and also save you a lot of money.
Furthermore, despite the fact that the cost of doing a lot of minor roof repairs on a constant basis could easily add up to the cost
of a new roof, it is still a great investment that increases the value of a property.

If you need to find out more about the cost of re-roofing, take a look at the table above to get 
an understanding of the average re-roofing prices. If you are wondering how much it costs to retile a roof, 
it is best to contact local roofing companies to ensure you are getting the most accurate estimates.

An architect can also provide you with a good estimation on roof replacement costs, 
especially if you are worried about damaging the natural structure of your home when the roof replacement is taking place.

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