New Tiled Roof Cost UK 2026

A new concrete-tile roof on a typical 3-bed semi (~80 m² of roof area) costs £5,500–£12,000 in 2026 including new felt, battens, ridge tiles, scaffolding and skip. Clay tiles add 30–50 % to the price.

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Typical UK price range: £5,500–£15,000. Typical time: 5–8 days.

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Roof type Tiled (concrete) Clay tile Natural slate Flat (EPDM/GRP)

Roof area (m²)

Region London South East South West Midlands North of England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland

Specification level Basic / standard Mid-range Premium / high-end

Extras

New felt + battens £400–£1,200 New ridge tiles £250–£700 Chimney removal £1,200–£3,500 Scaffolding £800–£2,500 Roof insulation upgrade £600–£2,000

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Key points

• £90–£140 per m² (concrete tile); £120–£180/m² (clay)
• 40–60 year lifespan with felt/batten renewal
• Felt + battens must be renewed at the same time
• Dry-fix ridge tiles preferred over mortar

Cost breakdown

Item	Low	High
Strip old roof + dispose	£500	£1,200
Scaffolding (semi)	£800	£2,000
Felt + battens	£500	£1,200
Concrete tiles (materials)	£2,000	£4,500
Labour	£2,000	£4,500
Dry-fix ridge	£400	£900

Cost by UK region

Region	Typical cost
London	£13,837
South East	£12,812
South West	£11,275
Midlands	£10,250
North England	£9,225
Scotland	£9,737
Wales	£9,225

How to save money

• Specify a 100-year guarantee tile (Marley, Sandtoft, Russell)
• Replace lead flashing too while the scaffold is up
• Always upgrade to dry-fix ridge — no future mortar repointing

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FAQs

How long does a tiled roof last?

Concrete tile: 40–60 years. Clay tile: 60–100 years. Felt/battens typically need re-doing every 50 years.

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