Roofing in Woking

It scales with roof area, pitch, number of storeys, access, and material. Basic asphalt shingle or concrete tile sits at the bottom of the range; metal, slate and clay cost two to four times more. Tear-off of the old covering, disposal, scaffolding or edge protection, and hidden deck repairs are the lines that move a quote most — make sure all four are priced before comparing.

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.

Flashing is the metal detailing that seals joints — around chimneys, valleys, vents, skylights and wall junctions. These joints move and collect water flow, so flashing fails long before the main covering. If a roofer proposes reusing old flashing on a full replacement, push back.

A straightforward single-family roof takes 1-3 days for asphalt shingles or metal sheeting, and up to 1-2 weeks for tile, slate or complex multi-plane roofs. Weather delays are normal — a competent crew will never strip more roof than they can waterproof the same day.

A typical semi-detached re-roof runs £5,000-£12,000, with the national average around £8,000; large or complex roofs reach £13,000-£20,000+. Per-m² rates of £80-£150 including scaffolding are the usual quoting basis, and slate or clay costs substantially more than concrete tile.

Usually not for like-for-like replacement — but Building Regulations apply once you replace over 25% of the covering, and listed buildings or conservation areas may restrict material changes (e.g. swapping slate for concrete tile). Your roofer or local authority can confirm before work starts.