For a typical house in Nottingham, a full re-roof usually lands somewhere between a few thousand pounds and well into five figures. A small terrace with concrete tiles sits near the bottom. A large semi or detached house with natural slate sits near the top. The figures below are rough UK guides for 2026, not quotes from this business. Your own price depends on the roof in front of us.
What is the rough cost of a new roof in Nottingham?
Widely quoted UK ranges, including labour, materials and scaffolding, look like this. Treat them as a starting point only.
- Small terrace or two-bedroom house, concrete tiles: roughly £4,000 to £7,000.
- Three-bedroom semi, concrete tiles: roughly £5,500 to £10,000.
- Three-bedroom semi or terrace, natural slate: roughly £9,000 to £16,000.
- Larger detached house: often £12,000 or more, and higher for slate or complex shapes.
- Small flat roof such as a rear extension or garage, in GRP or EPDM: roughly £1,500 to £4,000.
Prices are higher in some parts of the country than others, and they move with the cost of materials and labour. Always check whether a quote includes VAT.
What pushes the price up or down?
Four things do most of the work. The first is the size and shape of the roof. More surface means more material and more days on site. Hips, valleys, dormers and chimneys add cutting, lead work and time.
The second is the covering you choose. Concrete tiles cost less than clay pantiles, and clay pantiles usually cost less than natural slate. The third is what is found underneath. Old battens that are rotten, damaged rafters or decayed timber at the eaves all need putting right before new tiles go on, and you cannot see them until the old covering comes off.
The fourth is access. A terrace on a narrow street may need a scaffold that crosses the pavement, which can need permission from the highways authority. Scaffolding alone is often a noticeable slice of the total.
How do slate, concrete tile and flat roof coverings compare?
Natural slate is the traditional covering on many Victorian terraces. It lasts a very long time when it is fixed well, looks right on older streets and costs the most. Concrete interlocking tiles are common on 1930s semis and later homes. They are heavier than they look but cheaper and quick to lay.
Clay pantiles also turn up on older Nottinghamshire buildings and have a distinctive curved profile. Flat roofs are a separate case. Modern GRP (fibreglass) and EPDM (rubber membrane) systems are widely used on extensions and garages. A flat roof is usually cheaper per square metre to cover but can need renewing sooner than a good pitched roof.
Felt, battens and lead
Under tiles and slates sit breathable membrane (often still called felt) and timber battens. Modern membrane and treated battens are standard on new work. Lead flashing around chimneys, valleys and abutments is a skilled job, and cheap alternatives around chimneys are a common cause of leaks later.
What else can end up on a quote?
A new roof rarely stops at the tiles. It helps to ask what is in and what is out, so you can compare like with like.
- Scaffolding and any pavement permission.
- Chimney work such as repointing, new flashings or taking a redundant stack down.
- Fascias, soffits and guttering, which are often easier and cheaper to renew while the scaffold is up.
- New vents, insulation at rafter or ceiling level, and loft ventilation.
- Waste removal and skip hire.
- Extra timber work found once the old roof is off.
On rules, a re-roof can fall under Building Regulations, for example around insulation, and homes in a conservation area or a listed building can need consent for a change of material. Parts of Nottingham, such as the Park Estate and the Lace Market, are conservation areas. A shared roof or party wall on a terrace can also raise party wall questions. Check with the council or ask your roofer how they handle it, and do not rely on a general article alone.
How do you compare roofing quotes fairly?
Get at least two or three written quotes, and make sure each one covers the same job. Look for the roof covering by name, the type of membrane and batten, how the chimneys and valleys will be dealt with, what happens to waste, and what is included if rotten timber turns up.
- Ask to see the roofer's insurance cover before work starts.
- Ask how payment is staged. Be wary of large payments up front.
- Ask what is guaranteed in writing and for how long, and read the terms.
- Be careful with a price that is far below the others. It often leaves out scaffolding, lead work or rotten timber.
A short written scope is worth more than a low number on a page.
When is it time to replace rather than repair?
A repair is the better answer when the damage is limited, such as a few slipped slates or a worn flashing. A new roof is the better answer when many tiles are cracked or crumbling, battens are soft, the ridge is sagging, or leaks keep coming back in different places. Repeated patching can cost more over a few years than one proper job.
If you are unsure, a roof survey gives you a plain report on the condition of the covering and timbers. That removes the guesswork and gives you a basis for comparing quotes. Many homeowners find it useful before buying a house with an older roof too.
What is the next step?
Decide whether you need a repair or a full job, then ask for a written quote that names the covering and lists what is included. If you are thinking about a full re-roof, our roof replacement page explains how a job runs from start to finish, and you can ask us for a written quote based on your own roof.