Roofing in Nicosia

Typically 10-30%, or enough to cover ordered materials, with the balance staged against progress and completion. Never pay in full upfront, and be wary of anyone who can start 'tomorrow' if you pay cash today — good roofers have lead times.

Typical service lives: asphalt shingles 15-30 years, concrete tile 40-60, clay tile and slate 60-100+, metal 40-70, flat membranes (felt, EPDM, TPO) 15-30. Underlayment and flashings usually fail before the covering itself, which is why old roofs leak even with intact tiles.

Dry, settled weather — and before your region's storm or rainy season, not after it starts. Roofers book out weeks or months ahead of peak season, so schedule inspections early; shoulder-season slots are often cheaper and easier to get.

Yes — replacing one slope or section is common after localised storm damage and costs far less than a full reroof. The trade-offs are colour mismatch with weathered existing material and tying new work into old underlayment. It makes most sense when the rest of the roof has meaningful life left.

Flat-roof membrane waterproofing typically runs €20-€60 per m² (so €2,000-€6,000 for a 100 m² roof), while a tiled re-roof runs €60-€140 per m². Combined insulation and waterproofing adds more upfront but cuts both summer cooling and winter heating.

During the November-March rains — the long dry summer bakes and cracks exposed membranes, and the first heavy rain finds the damage. Inspect and repair in September-October when contractors still have availability.