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Pricing guide

What Does Roofing Cost in Essex?

There is no single price for a roof, so instead of a misleading number, here is an honest look at what actually drives the cost of a job.

Honest pricing

Every Roof Is Different

Anyone who quotes a flat price for 'a roof' without seeing it is guessing. The real cost depends on a handful of things, and once we understand them we can give you an accurate, fixed written quote for your roof.

What affects your quote

The Six Things That Drive the Cost

The size and shape of the roof

A bigger roof, or one with lots of hips, valleys and dormers, takes more materials and more time than a simple rectangle.

Access and scaffolding

How easy it is to reach the roof safely matters. A tall, awkward or terraced property may need more scaffolding, which affects the cost.

The covering and materials

Natural slate, clay tiles, concrete tiles and the various flat-roof systems all sit at different price points, as does lead.

The condition underneath

On a re-roof, the state of the timbers, battens and underlay once stripped can change what work is needed. We always agree extras with you first.

How much needs doing

A single slipped tile is a quick visit. Recurring leaks, multiple repairs or a full re-roof involve more labour and materials.

Urgency and weather

Most work is planned in. Weather can affect when a roof can be worked on safely, which we will always be upfront about.

No surprises

What You Get in a Quote From Us

  • A proper look at the roof, not a guess from the ground
  • A clear written quote with the work set out
  • The materials we would use and why
  • Any access or scaffolding needs explained
  • No call-out charge for the quote itself
  • No pressure and no obligation to go ahead
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Coverage
14
Essex towns covered
Services
6
Roofing services under one roof
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