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New Roofs

A new roof fitted properly from day one protects your home for decades. We install new roofs on properties across Thetford using quality slates, tiles, and flat-roof membranes suited to Norfolk's weather. All work is fully insured and backed by a written guarantee.

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A new roof is one of the biggest investments a homeowner makes, and getting the specification right matters as much as the installation. We fit new roofs on everything from Victorian terraces and post-war semis in Thetford to modern new-builds and rural Norfolk farmhouses. Whether you need a full pitched roof with clay or concrete tiles, natural slate, or a built-up felt system on a garage or extension, we'll recommend the right material for your building and budget.

The work starts with stripping the existing covering back to the timber structure, inspecting every rafter and batten, and replacing anything that's deteriorated. We install breathable roofing membrane, new treated battens, and lay tiles or slates to the manufacturer's specification. Ridge tiles, hip tiles, and all lead flashings around chimney stacks, dormers, and abutments are bedded or mechanically fixed correctly — not simply pointed over with mortar and left to crack.

A roof fitted by an unqualified contractor often fails within five to ten years through poor flashing, incorrect tile lap, or inadequate ventilation, which causes condensation and timber rot. Getting it done properly first time is always cheaper than remedial work.

We survey your roof before quoting, so there are no surprises once work begins. Most new pitched roofs on a standard three-bedroom semi take three to five days. We protect your property with scaffolding and debris netting throughout, and we clear the site fully before we leave. All our new roofs come with a written workmanship guarantee.

New roofs in Thetford typically cost between £5,500 and £12,000 depending on roof size, pitch, and tile specification — natural slate and clay tiles sit at the higher end compared with concrete interlocking tiles.

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Most new roofs on a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Thetford cost between £5,500 and £9,000 using concrete interlocking tiles. Natural slate or clay tiles will push the price toward £10,000–£12,000 or more depending on roof area and complexity. We provide a written, itemised quote after a free survey so you know exactly what you're paying for.
If your roof has isolated slipped or cracked tiles, a repair is usually sufficient. However, if you're seeing widespread tile failure, daylight through the roof space, or your felt underlay is brittle and crumbling, a full replacement will be more cost-effective. We'll give you an honest assessment during a free survey — we won't recommend a replacement if repairs will genuinely solve the problem.
Most straightforward repairs — replacing a few broken slates, re-bedding a loose ridge tile, or resealing a small flashing — cost between £150 and £400 in Thetford. More involved repairs such as renewing a full run of ridge tiles or replacing a section of lead valley can reach £500–£800. We always provide a fixed quote before starting work, so there are no unexpected charges.
Flat roof replacement in Thetford typically costs between £70 and £120 per square metre, fully installed. A standard garage roof of around 20 square metres would therefore cost roughly £1,400 to £2,400. GRP and EPDM systems sit toward the top of that range, while a torch-on felt system is generally at the lower end. We provide a fixed, itemised quote after surveying the existing roof.
For a standard three-bedroom semi-detached house in Thetford, fascia, soffit, and guttering replacement typically costs between £800 and £1,800. The price depends on the total run of roofline, whether any rafter feet need repair, and how many downpipes are involved. We provide a fixed written quote after a free site survey so you know exactly what you're paying before work begins.
Common signs include damp patches on ceilings near a chimney breast or roof window, visible cracks or gaps in the lead itself, or lead that has pulled away from the brickwork. Sometimes the lead looks intact but the mortar chase holding it has eroded — water then tracks behind it invisibly. If you're seeing any internal damp near a roof junction, it's worth having the flashings inspected before the damage spreads to the roof timbers.
Repointing is sufficient when the brickwork itself is sound but the mortar joints between courses have eroded. A rebuild is needed when the bricks are cracked, spalling, or have moved structurally — for example, if the stack is visibly leaning or sections of brickwork have loosened. We inspect from scaffold level to give you an honest assessment rather than guessing from ground level.
In most cases, removing a chimney stack from a standard domestic property falls under permitted development and does not require planning permission. However, if your home is a listed building or sits within a conservation area — which applies to parts of Thetford town centre — you will need to seek consent before any work begins. We can advise you on this during our free survey and recommend you check with Breckland Council if there is any doubt.
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