ROOFING COST GUIDES
Roof Repair Costs UK 2026
Typical costs for common roof repairs. Last reviewed September 2026.
Quick answer: published UK cost guides put replacing up to five broken tiles at about £170 to £500. Larger repairs are usually priced per metre or square metre, and roofers typically charge £280 to £360 a day. Scaffolding, if needed, is extra. These are typical ranges, not quotes.
Common repair costs
| Repair | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Replace broken tiles (up to five) | £170 - £500 |
| Pitched roof repair, concrete tiles | £90 - £120 per m² |
| Pitched roof repair, clay tiles | £110 - £160 per m² |
| Pitched roof repair, natural slate | £150 - £220 per m² |
| Dry ridge | £50 - £70 per metre |
| Lead flashing (Code 5, up to 150mm) | £50 - £70 per metre |
| Stepped lead flashing | £80 - £120 per metre |
| GRP valley | £30 - £40 per metre |
| Flat roof repair (felt, EPDM or GRP) | £100 - £180 per m² |
| Roofer day rate | £280 - £360 per day |
Sources: Checkatrade roof repair cost guide (table updated June 2026) and chimney repair cost guide (April 2026) for tile replacement. Last reviewed September 2026. Check whether any quote includes VAT, normally 20% on repairs.
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