When a Norwich roof has been patched too many times or the structure is failing underneath, a full replacement is the most cost-effective long-term answer. We strip back to the rafters, deal with any rot or damage we find, and re-roof to current standards. You'll get a written quote and a guaranteed finish before we start.
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A roof replacement becomes necessary when repairs are no longer economical — typically when original tiles are porous and crumbling, when the underlying battens and felt have deteriorated, or when persistent leaks continue despite repeat patching. Many Norwich properties built between the 1930s and 1970s are now at this stage, particularly those with original fibre cement slates or pre-war clay pantiles that have lost their surface coating.
A full replacement involves stripping all existing tiles, felt, and battens down to the bare rafters. We check every rafter for rot or movement and carry out any necessary timber repairs before installing new breathable roofing membrane, counterbattens, and tiling battens. New tiles or slates are then laid, with mechanically fixed ridge and hip caps as standard. All flashings at chimney stacks, dormers, and wall abutments are replaced in code lead rather than repaired with sealants.
A replacement done properly will perform for 30 to 50 years with minimal maintenance. Cutting corners — leaving degraded felt in place, skipping the rafter check, or using cheap mortar-only ridges — costs far more in the medium term. We use materials from established manufacturers and can provide samples before you commit.
Once you accept our written quote, we book a start date and keep to it. Our team works cleanly, protects your gutters and fascias during the strip, and removes all waste from site. A standard roof replacement on a Norwich semi takes four to six days. We provide a 10-year workmanship guarantee in writing and will register any applicable manufacturer product warranties in your name.
Roof replacement on a typical three-bedroom semi-detached house in Norwich costs between £6,000 and £10,500, with the variation driven mainly by roof area, material choice, and the extent of any structural timber repairs discovered once the existing covering is stripped.
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Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge — we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
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