Guides
Plain answers to the questions people ask before they hire a roofer in Nottingham: what roof work costs, what goes wrong with roofs, and how to check the firm doing the job. Every figure carries the page it came from.
What roof work costs
Prices for new roofs, flat roofs and repairs, and what moves the number.
- Start hereHow Much Does a New Roof Cost? 2026 UK Prices by Roof TypeA new roof costs £8,000 on average in the UK, and most homeowners spend £4,000 to £19,000, excluding VAT. 5 min
- Fascia and Soffit Replacement Cost, With Guttering PricesReplacing fascias and soffits costs £115 to £185 per linear metre in the UK, an average of £150, excluding VAT. 4 min
- Flat Roof Replacement Cost: Felt, EPDM and GRP PricesA 32 m² flat roof costs £2,800 to £7,500 to replace in the UK, and a standard flat roof averages £75 per m², excluding VAT. 4 min
- Roof Repair Cost in 2026: Tiles, Ridges and Lead FlashingTile and slate repairs cost £90 to £120 per m² for concrete plain tiles, £110 to £160 for clay plain tiles and £150 to £220 for natural slate, before VAT. 5 min
Leaks and repairs
What goes wrong with a roof, what to do first, and when a repair stops making sense.
- Start hereRoof Leaking? What to Do First, and What It Costs to FixKeep everyone out from under a bulging or sagging ceiling, and if water could reach electrics, turn off power to that area at the consumer unit if it is safe to do so. 5 min
- How Long Does a Roof Last in the UK? Lifespans by MaterialOn Checkatrade's figures, most roofs last around 20 years without needing work, clay and concrete tiles last 25 to 40 years and metal roofs 50 to 100 years. 5 min
- Signs You Need a New Roof, and When a Repair Will DoThe signs that a roof may need replacing are water stains on ceilings or walls, misshapen, sunken or missing tiles, worn chimney flashing, heavy moss and mould, daylight sh... 6 min
Planning a roofing job
Materials, permissions and how to check the firm before any work starts.
- Start hereHow to Choose a Roofer in Nottingham: Checks Before You SignShortlist three roofers who do your kind of job, whether that is a flat roof, a repair, a full re-roof or an older house, and get a written quote from each. 5 min
- Do I Need Planning Permission for a New Roof in Nottingham?Re-roofing a house usually needs no planning permission, as long as the work does not materially affect how the house looks from outside. 6 min
- EPDM vs GRP Flat Roof: Cost, Lifespan and Which to ChooseA flat roof costs £80 to £100 per m² in EPDM rubber, an average of £90, and £95 to £120 in GRP fibreglass, an average of £107.50, excluding VAT. 5 min
When you are ready
The Best Roofers in Nottingham
Ten firms, ranked on trade memberships, written guarantees and years in the trade.