Roof replacement in Doncaster

What it costs in Doncaster

• Roof replacement: £6,620 on average, typically £4,786 to £9,240^[1]
• New pitched roof: £5,818 on average, typically £3,849 to £8,481^[1]
• New flat roof: £1,711 on average, typically £1,198 to £2,489^[2]

These are Checkatrade's published averages for Doncaster.

UK figures by roof shape

• Hip roof: £9,250 to £18,000^[3]
• Gable roof: £7,000 to £16,250^[3]
• Flat roof: £2,800 to £7,500^[3]

Checkatrade's roof replacement guide puts the UK average at around £8,000, with most homeowners spending between £4,000 and £19,000, the higher costs being for a larger, more complex slate hip roof^[3].

Checkatrade's table of UK roof replacement estimates shows them plus VAT^[3].

Checkatrade bases those UK figures on an average roof area of 64m² for hip and gable roofs and 32m² for flat roofs^[3]. A bigger or more complex roof will cost more.

Extras to check in the quote

• If taking off the old roof is not in the quote, Checkatrade suggests budgeting around £1,000 to £2,500 for it^[3].
• Checkatrade gives a rough guide of £700 to £1,300 for scaffolding, covering putting it up, taking it down and weekly hire^[3].
• If a skip is not in the quote, Checkatrade puts one at around £320 a week for a 6 to 8 yard skip^[3].
• Checkatrade says solar panels may need taking off and putting back before and after the roofing work, at an extra cost^[3].
• Checkatrade suggests replacing gutters at the same time as the roof if they show wear, to save on labour^[3].

Some roofers give one price for everything and others list each item, so ask which yours is before you compare quotes.

Do you need a new roof?

Checkatrade says concrete tiles can last 40 to 75 years, while clay and natural slate can last much longer^[3].

Checkatrade says age alone doesn't mean a roof needs replacing, but one nearing the end of its expected life that also shows leaks or damaged tiles is worth having inspected^[3].

• Roof repairs

Getting quotes

Checkatrade advises making sure the roofer comes to see the property rather than quoting from a satellite image^[3].

Checkatrade says roofing tends to be quieter in late winter or early spring, which could mean better availability, but that urgent repairs such as leaks should never wait^[1].

How long it takes

Checkatrade says it can take up to a week to replace a roof, depending on its size and complexity^[3].

Permission and Building Regulations

• The Planning Portal says work to the roof of a house, such as re-roofing, that does not materially affect its external appearance will usually not need planning permission^[4].
• The Planning Portal says replacing the roof on an existing building will in most situations need Building Regulations approval^[5].

Ask the roofer who will arrange the approval.