About these figures
People often ask what roof work "should" cost before they call anyone. This page brings together typical guide ranges published by national cost guides – Checkatrade, Homebuilding & Renovating, Rated People and MyBuilder – for the jobs we're asked about most in York. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page, each with the date its figures were last updated.
Typical guide ranges, not a quote. These are national UK figures, gathered in October 2026. They are not York Heritage Roofing's prices and they haven't been adjusted for York. Many are quoted before VAT, and some exclude scaffolding. Your own price will always be a free written quote after we've seen the roof.
Full roof replacement
A full re-roof means stripping the old covering, checking timbers and fitting new membrane, battens, covering, ridges and flashings. The biggest variables are the size and shape of the roof and the material. Natural slate and clay cost more than concrete tiles but last much longer.
| Job | Typical guide range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small terraced house, tiled | £6,500–£10,000 | [9] |
| Typical 3-bed semi (about 65 m²), concrete tiles, including labour, scaffolding and insulation | £10,000–£15,000 | [9] |
| The same 3-bed semi in Welsh slate | up to about £18,000 | [9] |
| Typical semi-detached, simple gable / hipped roof | £5,000–£8,000 / £8,000–£12,000 | [11] |
| Average 3-bed semi / 4-bed detached | around £12,000 / around £17,000 | [1] |
| Detached house, clay tiles | £12,000–£18,000 | [9] |
| Detached house, Welsh slate | £18,000–£25,000 | [9] |
| Gable roof (about 64 m²) / hip roof (about 64 m²), plus VAT | £7,000–£16,250 / £9,250–£18,000 | [1] |
| Natural slate roof, supply and fit, per m² | £160–£210 per m² | [2] |
| Scaffolding for a re-roof (erect, dismantle and weekly hire) | £700–£1,300 | [1] |
| Removing the old roof, if not included | £1,000–£2,500 | [1] |
Our new roofs come with a 20-year guarantee. See roof replacement, tiled roofing and slate roofing for how we approach the work.
Flat roofs (EPDM rubber)
EPDM rubber is our main flat roof system. It usually costs more than felt to install but generally lasts considerably longer. The condition of the deck under the old covering is the hardest cost to predict until it's opened up.
| Job | Typical guide range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| EPDM rubber roof, supply and fit, plus VAT | £80–£100 per m² (average about £90) | [3] |
| Torch-on felt, for comparison, plus VAT | £50–£80 per m² | [3] |
| Typical flat garage roof replacement | around £2,000–£2,200 | [10] |
| 4m × 5m (20 m²) EPDM roof | around £3,350 | [10] |
| EPDM roof on an extension | £3,500–£6,500 | [9] |
| Flat roof replacement (about 32 m²), plus VAT | £2,800–£7,500 | [1] |
More on our flat roofing page.
Roof repairs
Small repairs are mostly about access: the same five slates cost far more to replace if scaffolding is needed than if they can be reached safely from a roof ladder.
| Job | Typical guide range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Replace up to five slipped or broken tiles – easy access | around £170 | [4] |
| Up to five tiles – roof ladder and mortar bedding needed | around £225 | [4] |
| Up to five tiles – scaffolding needed | around £500 | [4] |
| Repair or replace up to six damaged tiles | around £180 | [10] |
| Minor leak from a few slipped tiles (e.g. around a chimney) | £170–£500 | [6] |
| Ridge tile repairs, plus VAT | £50–£70 per metre | [5] |
| Lead flashing repairs, plus VAT | £50–£70 per metre | [5] |
See roof repairs and, for leaks happening now, emergency roof repairs (24/7 call-outs).
Chimney repairs and repointing
| Job | Typical guide range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney repointing | £300–£1,000 (average about £750) | [7] [6] |
| Small chimney on a low-level roof / mid-ridge chimney on a semi with scaffolding | about £300 / about £1,000 | [7] |
| Chimney flashing repair | £250–£1,000 | [6] |
| Chimney cap | £180–£520 | [6] |
| Partial chimney rebuild | £600–£1,000 | [7] |
| Rebuild of the stack above the roofline | £1,000–£3,500 | [7] |
More on our chimney repairs and leadwork pages.
Guttering, fascias and soffits
| Job | Typical guide range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full uPVC fascias, soffits and guttering – small terrace, front and back | £1,100–£1,900 | [8] |
| Small semi-detached | £2,000–£3,000 | [8] |
| Small detached | £2,800–£4,000 | [8] |
| Large detached | £5,000–£7,000 | [8] |
| Fascias and soffits, per linear metre | £90–£170 | [8] |
| Plastic / metal guttering, per linear metre | £25–£55 / £50–£100 | [8] |
| Access scaffolding, per week | £300–£600 | [8] |
More on our guttering, fascias & soffits page.
What affects the price
- Size and shape – hips, valleys, dormers and chimneys all add detail and labour compared with a simple gable.
- Material – concrete tiles, clay, natural slate and Yorkshire stone differ widely in cost and lifespan.
- Access – scaffolding, roof ladders, height, and whether there's room on the street or in the garden.
- What's underneath – rotten battens, deck boards or rafters only show once the covering is off.
- Heritage requirements – listed buildings and conservation areas may call for matching or reclaimed materials and traditional methods. See listed building roofing.
- Extras – removal and disposal, insulation upgrades, new gutters and fascias, and VAT.
How we price your job
Every quote is free and in writing, after we've looked at the roof – outside and, where it helps, from the loft. It sets out the work, the materials and the access needed, and we won't add extra work without talking to you first. Call 01904 922494 (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 1pm) or request a quote online. We cover York and the surrounding area – see areas we cover.
Sources
Figures taken from these published UK cost guides, checked in October 2026. Each source's own update date is shown; guide prices change, so treat them as a starting point only.
- Checkatrade – How much does a roof replacement cost in 2026? (updated October 2026)
- Checkatrade – How much does a slate roof cost per m² in 2026? (figures last updated September 2026)
- Checkatrade – Rubber roofing cost: 2026 UK price guide (updated September 2026)
- Checkatrade – How much does roof tile replacement cost in 2026? (updated October 2026)
- Checkatrade – Roof repair costs 2026 (updated October 2026)
- Checkatrade – What is the cost of chimney repair in the UK in 2026? (updated April 2026)
- Checkatrade – Chimney repointing cost in 2026 (updated October 2026)
- Checkatrade – Fascia and soffit cost 2026 (updated September 2026)
- Homebuilding & Renovating – How much does a new roof cost? (last updated 30 September 2025)
- Rated People – How much does a new roof cost in 2026?
- MyBuilder – How much does a new roof cost? (updated 21 August 2026)