Roofing costs in Kent range from £150 for a single tile replacement to £4,800-£7,500 for a full re-roof of a 3-bed semi in concrete tile. Most domestic roofing repair is zero-rated for VAT. A professional written quote should itemise scaffold, strip, underlay, tiles, lead and labour separately.
This is the complete cost reference for roofing work in Kent in 2025. Prices are based on our actual quotes across Ashford, Folkestone, Canterbury, Maidstone and the surrounding area — not national averages or industry estimates. Use this as a budget reference, not a fixed price guide. The price ranges reflect real variation based on property size, roof complexity, access and material specification.
| Job | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Single tile replacement (concrete interlocking) | £150 – £250 |
| Single slate replacement (with clip) | £150 – £300 |
| Ridge repointing (single run, semi-detached) | £350 – £700 |
| Lead chimney flashing replacement | £400 – £900 |
| Lead valley replacement (per linear metre) | £80 – £150/m |
| Section re-tile for nail sickness (one elevation) | £800 – £2,500 |
| Chimney repointing (lime mortar, single stack) | £350 – £900 |
| Chimney pot replacement | £150 – £500 per pot |
| Moss treatment and biocide (semi-detached) | £200 – £500 |
| Property Type and Specification | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| 2-bed terrace, concrete interlocking tile | £3,500 – £5,500 |
| 3-bed semi, concrete interlocking tile | £4,500 – £7,000 |
| 3-bed semi, clay tile | £5,500 – £8,500 |
| 4-bed detached, concrete interlocking tile | £7,000 – £11,000 |
| 4-bed detached, clay tile | £9,000 – £14,000 |
| Natural Welsh slate re-roof (semi-detached) | £6,500 – £10,000 |
| Period/conservation property | £8,000 – £20,000+ |
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Book Free Survey| Job | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Garage flat roof replacement (GRP, up to 20m2) | £800 – £1,800 |
| Extension flat roof (up to 15m2, GRP) | £1,200 – £2,200 |
| Extension flat roof (15–30m2) | £2,000 – £3,500 |
| Large flat roof (30m2+, EPDM) | £3,000 – £6,000 |
| GRP topcoat renewal (existing laminate) | £500 – £1,500 |
| Job | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Full fascia, soffit and guttering (semi-detached) | £800 – £1,800 |
| Gutter clear and flush (full property) | £80 – £150 |
| Velux window installation (supply and fit) | £600 – £1,200 |
| Roof inspection and written report | £120 – £200 |
A physical survey is the only way to get a quote you can rely on. Measuring the roof area, assessing tile condition from the surface, checking lead and valley details, inspecting the loft and confirming any structural issues takes 30–60 minutes. We offer this free across all Ashford and Kent postcodes. The price in the written quote is the price you pay — no variations unless structural damage is found during the strip that wasn't visible beforehand, in which case we confirm the additional cost before proceeding.
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Book Free SurveyEvery complete roofing cost guide job starts with a free inspection and written quote before any work begins. We do not start work until you have confirmed the written quote. Our standard rates apply across Ashford and the surrounding Kent area.
We cover all Ashford postcodes and the surrounding towns: Folkestone, Canterbury, Maidstone, Tenterden, Hythe and the villages across the Weald. Emergency cover is available 24 hours a day on 01233 877 146.
No call-out fee across our full service area. Written quote before work starts. For complete roofing cost guide work the quote is provided on the same visit as the inspection in most cases. You pay only for work carried out.
All re-roofing work and major repairs carry our written 10-year workmanship guarantee. Lead flashing work is guaranteed for 10 years. Minor tile repairs carry a 2-year guarantee. The guarantee is provided in writing at completion and transfers to a new owner if the property is sold.
We are registered with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors. Verify our registration at nfrc.co.uk. We carry 5m public liability insurance on every complete roofing cost guide job. Insurance certificate available on request before work starts.
Ashford's housing stock spans five decades of construction: Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Newtown and the older town streets, 1930s semis in Kennington and Willesborough, post-war and 1960s estates at Bockhanger, Stanhope and Park Farm, and more recent development across the southern suburbs.
Each era presents different characteristics. Victorian clay tile on period properties requires matching reclaimed material and lime mortar at any repointing work. 1960s concrete interlocking tile on the estates is now 50-65 years old with corroded nail fixings on most unmodified properties. Understanding which housing era a property belongs to is the starting point for any assessment.
These estates are Ashford's highest-volume source of roofing work. The 1960s-70s concrete interlocking tile stock is now 50-65 years old. Nail sickness is present on the majority of unmodified properties. If you live in one of these areas and have not had roofing work in the last 15 years, a free assessment is worthwhile.
The Victorian terraces in Ashford's Newtown area and the older streets around the town centre require period-appropriate specification: reclaimed or reproduction clay tile, lime mortar at chimney repointing, and conservation-aware approach to any work on visible elevations.
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Call 01233 877 146A complete re-roofing quote for a standard 3-bed semi in Ashford should break down approximately as: scaffold £600-1,000; strip and skip disposal £400-700; breathable underlay £300-600; treated softwood battens £200-400; tiles (concrete interlocking, approx 100m2) £800-1,500; ridge, verge and hip tiles £200-400; lead at chimney stacks £800-1,500; labour £1,200-2,500; ridge bedding £200-400; site clearance £100-200. Total range approximately £4,800-8,700.
A quote significantly below this range is either missing elements or assuming risk of variation. The most common source of post-quote variation is the discovery on stripping of batten condition not visible before the work started. A professional pre-quote loft inspection identifies batten condition and allows the quote to include a realistic batten replacement allowance rather than leaving it as an undefined contingency.
Most domestic roofing repair and maintenance work on existing dwellings is zero-rated for VAT under Schedule 8 of the VAT Act 1994. A contractor who charges 20% VAT on standard domestic repair work without explanation should be asked specifically for the basis of the VAT charge. New build construction and commercial properties are different — both attract 20% VAT.
Standard payment practice: small materials deposit (10-15%) for specialist ordered materials, payment in stages tied to completion milestones for larger projects, final payment only after homeowner inspection. Any requirement for more than 15% upfront before work starts increases your risk and is not standard professional practice.
For context on how roofing costs compare across the range of work we carry out, here are realistic price ranges for the most common jobs across the Ashford area. All prices include labour and materials. VAT is not applicable on most domestic residential roofing work.
| Job Type | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Single tile replacement | £150 – £300 |
| Ridge repointing (per 4m) | £200 – £400 |
| Lead chimney flashing replacement | £500 – £1,100 |
| Full re-roof (3-bed semi, concrete tile) | £4,800 – £7,500 |
| Flat roof replacement (GRP, up to 20m2) | £900 – £1,800 |
| Full gutter clear (semi-detached) | £80 – £160 |
| Fascia and soffit replacement (semi) | £800 – £1,800 |
| Roof condition survey | £120 – £200 |
Free written quotes on all work. No call-out fee. Call 01233 877 146 to book.
We are a family-run roofing business based in Ashford, covering the town and the surrounding Kent area. We have been working on roofs in this area since 2003. Every job is carried out by our own employed team — we do not subcontract labour. The people who quote are the people who work.
We are registered with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC). Our registration can be verified at nfrc.co.uk. We carry £5m public liability insurance on every job. Our insurance certificate is available on request before any work starts. All re-roofing work carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee. Lead flashing work is guaranteed for 10 years. The guarantee is transferable to a new owner if the property is sold.
We cover Ashford and a broad area of the surrounding Kent countryside: Folkestone, Hythe, Canterbury, Maidstone, Tenterden, and the villages across the Weald and Romney Marsh. Emergency cover is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 01233 877 146 for any roofing emergency. For non-urgent work, we aim to survey within 5-7 working days and have the quote in writing within 48 hours of the survey.
We do not charge for call-outs or surveys. Every job gets a written quote before a single tile is moved. The quoted price is the price on the invoice unless we identify and agree additional scope with you during the work. For re-roofing projects where deck condition is unknown before stripping, we include a clear provisional allowance for batten replacement rather than presenting you with a surprise on invoice.
These are the questions we are asked most frequently when homeowners call us for the first time. If your question is not here, call 01233 877 146 and we will answer it directly.
Yes. All call-outs and surveys are free of charge across Ashford and the surrounding Kent area. The written quote we provide after the survey is also free and carries no obligation. We do not charge for surveys even on properties where we ultimately recommend no immediate work.
For emergency calls where water is actively entering the building: same day where call volume permits. For the most urgent calls — active ingress, safety hazard from displaced tiles — we aim to attend within 2 hours. Out-of-hours emergency cover is available 24/7 on 01233 877 146. For non-urgent work we survey within 5-7 working days.
Written workmanship guarantee on all work. 10 years for full re-roofing and lead flashing work. 5 years for ridge repointing. 2 years for minor tile repairs. The guarantee is provided in writing at completion. It transfers to a new owner if the property is sold. We are NFRC registered and carry £5m public liability insurance.
For most standard concrete interlocking profiles we carry matching tiles on the van. For conservation area repairs requiring reclaimed clay tile or matched Welsh slate, we source from Kent and Sussex demolition salvage and confirm match quality before committing. We show samples on any repair where visual matching is important before starting work.
We cover Ashford and all of the surrounding Kent area: Folkestone, Hythe, Canterbury, Maidstone, Tenterden, and the villages across the Weald. If you are outside Ashford town, call us and we will confirm whether we cover your postcode. Most Kent postcodes within 25 miles of Ashford are in our standard service area.
Last reviewed: July 2026
From £150 for a single tile replacement to £4,800-£7,500 for a full 3-bed semi re-roof in concrete tile. Lead flashing replacement runs £500-£1,100.
Most domestic roofing repair and maintenance on existing dwellings is zero-rated for VAT. New build and commercial work attract 20% VAT.
Itemised scaffold, strip and disposal, underlay specification, battens, tiles by manufacturer, ridge, lead by code, and labour, plus the guarantee period.
A small materials deposit of 10-15% maximum for specialist ordered materials. Requests for 50% or more upfront significantly increase your risk.