Full re-roofs across Guildford — from Victorian terraces in the conservation area requiring clay tile matching to concrete interlocking replacements on post-war estates. Free survey, 10-year guarantee, no hidden costs.
A full roof replacement in Guildford costs £6,500–£9,000 for a typical 3-bed semi in concrete tile, or £8,000–£11,000 in clay tile. Work takes 3–5 days including scaffold. Every re-roof includes a loft inspection, new breathable membrane and a written 10-year guarantee.
We inspect the full roof structure — tiles, battens, felt, fascias and soffits. We'll tell you what we find and what needs doing, honestly.
You receive a written quote breaking down materials and labour. Conservation area tile sourcing flagged upfront. No surprises on the final invoice.
We erect scaffold to a safe working standard, strip the old covering carefully and dispose of all waste. Adjacent properties and gardens are protected.
New breathable felt, treated battens and your chosen tile or slate covering — all fixed to current standards with proper ventilation designed in.
These are realistic guide prices. Conservation area properties and complex roof shapes add to cost. Free detailed survey and quote for every job.
Standard concrete or modern clay tile
Matched original-profile clay tiles
Depending on size, complexity and material
Natural slate on Victorian or Edwardian stock
“Full re-roof on our Victorian property on Josephs Road — conservation area, clay tile replacement required. They sourced a genuine match, got it approved and completed the work in six days. Meticulous job, excellent cleanup.”
“Our 1960s Park Barn house needed a complete strip and re-tile — the concrete tiles had reached end of life. Clear quote, no surprises, done in five days. The new Marley Modern tiles look excellent.”
“Obtained four quotes for our Merrow detached property re-roof. Guildford Roofing were third on price but the most thorough in their survey — they found sarking problems the others missed. Glad we went with them.”
A standard 3-bed semi in Guildford costs between £6,500–£10,000 for a full re-roof, depending on size, pitch and materials. Properties requiring conservation-grade clay tiles can add 15–25% to material costs. Larger detached houses typically run £10,000–£15,000. We provide a free full survey and itemised quote before any commitment.
Yes. We specialise in this. Guildford's historic centre has strict requirements for maintaining original clay tile profiles. We source matching tiles from specialist manufacturers and can use reclaimed stock for listed buildings. The match process starts with identifying your original tile — bring us a sample and we'll advise.
A 3-bed semi typically takes 4–6 days. Larger detached properties with complex hips, valleys and dormers can take 8–12 days. We give you a realistic programme in the quote and keep you updated throughout. Conservation area work occasionally has longer lead times due to tile sourcing.
Generally no — like-for-like replacement is permitted development. However, if your property is in a conservation area or is listed, you'll need approval to change materials. We know Guildford's conservation area boundaries well and will flag this during the survey if it applies to your property.
For like-for-like replacement in the same material, planning permission is not typically required. Conservation area properties and listed buildings may need prior approval or Listed Building Consent. We advise on planning position during the survey visit.
A re-roof creates noise and requires scaffold but does not require you to vacate. We clear all debris at the end of each working day and maintain access throughout. Most Guildford re-roofs are completed in 3-5 working days.
Major manufacturers such as Marley and Sandtoft offer 30-year product guarantees on clay and concrete tiles, in addition to our 10-year workmanship guarantee. These transfer with the property if you sell.
We cover all of Guildford and the surrounding area. Select a location for specific local information.
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A complete re-roof on a standard Guildford semi-detached property takes 3–5 working days and follows a defined sequence. Day 1: scaffold erected to full height on all elevations requiring tile removal. Day 1–2: existing tile covering stripped from all slopes simultaneously to reveal the batten, underlay and rafter structure beneath. Battens and underlay replaced as standard; rafter condition inspected and any deteriorated sections replaced before new covering begins. Day 2–4: new breathable membrane counter-batted, new tile batten installed to correct gauge, and new tile covering laid from eaves to ridge on all slopes. Day 4–5: ridge bedded and mechanically fixed, any lead work completed, gutters reconnected and scaffold cleared. The property is kept fully watertight at the end of every working day throughout this sequence — we do not leave exposed underlay overnight if any rainfall is forecast.
The material decisions in a Guildford re-roof — tile type, ridge profile, mortar specification — are determined by the property age, location and planning position, not by material availability. For pre-1950 Guildford properties, clay tile in the original profile is the correct specification in most cases, subject to conservation area requirements where applicable. For post-war concrete tile properties, like-for-like concrete tile replacement is typically appropriate and more economical. We do not sell the more expensive option where the less expensive option is the correct specification — and we confirm the planning position for every property before the material recommendation is made.
Our re-roof surveys always include a loft inspection as well as ridge-level access. The loft inspection establishes: the condition of the existing underlay (which may affect whether the new installation can proceed without full strip in all areas or whether some areas can be over-battened); rafter and purlin condition and any structural concerns; the presence and condition of any existing insulation and its effect on ventilation requirements; and any evidence of past water ingress that might indicate areas requiring additional attention. The survey report includes a risk assessment of findings that might affect the job scope — presented before the quote is agreed rather than discovered during the job.
No obligation. No pressure. Just an honest assessment and a clear quote from Guildford's local re-roofing specialists.
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