Roof Replacements

Roof Replacements in your area

Roof replacements become necessary when the existing covering has reached the end of its serviceable life — typically when concrete tiles start to delaminate and lose their surface, when felt underlays fail causing widespread leaks, or when repeated repairs are costing more than a replacement would. If your roof is over 40 years old and you're calling a roofer out every couple of years, it's worth getting a replacement costed.

We begin by stripping all existing tiles, slates, and underlay back to the timber. Every rafter, purlin, and wall plate is checked for rot and insect damage — common in older Thetford properties with little or no roof ventilation. Damaged timbers are replaced before any new covering goes on. We install a breathable roofing membrane, new treated softwood battens, and re-lay the chosen tile or slate. All leadwork at chimneys, valleys, and abutments is renewed at the same time, because there's no point in a new tile covering with 30-year-old lead flashings underneath.

Skipping a full replacement and patching over a failing roof just delays the problem and can cause hidden water damage to ceilings, insulation, and internal timbers — costs that quickly exceed the price of the replacement itself.

Once we agree the scope of work, we erect scaffolding, protect your garden and gutters with debris sheets, and work methodically to minimise the time the roof is exposed. Most replacements on a standard Thetford semi take four to six days. We clear all waste, remove the skip, and carry out a final inspection before signing off.

Roof replacements in Thetford typically cost between £6,000 and £14,000 depending on roof area, chosen material, and the condition of the underlying timber structure.