Full re-roofs across Bath using quality materials with a 10-year written guarantee. Conservation area compliant where required. Clear, itemised quotes with no surprises.
Roof replacement in Bath costs 4,000 to 15,000 pounds depending on size and material. We re-roof Victorian slate, post-war concrete tile and conservation properties with matching materials, breathable felt and a 10-year written guarantee. Free survey and itemised quote. Call 0122 528 7924.
A full re-roof is the right call when repairs stop being economical — when fixings have failed across the whole slope, the underlay has perished, or you're throwing good money at a roof near the end of its life.
Slates slipping repeatedly across the whole roof, not just one spot
When it is not the answer: If the slate itself is sound and only the fixings have gone, a strip-and-relay reusing your original Welsh slate is often better value than a full replacement — and keeps a heritage roof authentic. Read the full guide.
Nail sickness: why sound slate slips when fixings corrode
Re-Roofing in Bath
Full Roof Replacements Across Bath
When a roof reaches the end of its serviceable life, ongoing repairs become more expensive than replacement. We assess this honestly: if repair is viable, we say so. When replacement makes better financial sense, we provide a full itemised quote with no grey areas.
Welsh Slate Re-Roofing
Victorian and Georgian properties across Oldfield Park, Bear Flat, Bathwick and central Bath are typically roofed in Welsh slate. Re-roofing with quality Welsh slate — laid properly with lead soakers and correct headlap — gives a service life of 80 to 100 years. We source from approved UK quarries and can provide conservation area documentation for properties within the World Heritage Site zone.
Concrete Interlocking Tile Re-Roofing
Post-war and 1960s to 1980s estates in Twerton, Foxhill, Whiteway and Southdown are predominantly concrete interlocking tile. Many roofs in these areas are now 40 to 60 years old and showing nail sickness, ridge failure, and widespread tile cracking. Re-roofing in matching concrete or modern clay profile tile restores full weatherproofing and typically comes in at 4,500 to 8,000 pounds for a 3-bed semi.
Conservation Area Re-Roofing
Bath's World Heritage Site designation means planning constraints apply to most of the city centre, Lansdown, and Bathwick. We understand the approved materials list, the application process for listed building consent where required, and the inspection requirements during the re-roofing process. We have successfully completed conservation area re-roofs across BA1 and can guide you through the process from quote to sign-off.
Typical Re-Roofing Costs in Bath
3-bed semi (concrete interlocking): £4,500–£7,500
3-bed semi (Welsh slate): £7,000–£12,000
Georgian terrace (Welsh slate + lead): £9,000–£18,000
All prices include scaffold, materials, removal of existing tiles, and 10-year guarantee. Free quotes provided for every property.
We assess the whole roof, check what original slate can be salvaged, and confirm any conservation or listed status.
2. Written specification & quote
You get a detailed spec and fixed price covering strip, materials, and any consent needed.
3. Scheduling & scaffold
We book the job and arrange the scaffold, giving you a clear start date and duration.
4. Strip & inspect
We scaffold, strip the old covering, salvage reusable slate, and inspect and renew the timber structure as needed.
5. Re-roof & sign-off
We lay new membrane, battens, matching slate and fresh leadwork, clear the site, and hand over your 10-year guarantee.
Timescales
Job Durations at a Glance
Job
Typical duration
Garage or outbuilding roof
1–2 days
Terraced house re-roof
4–6 days
3-bed semi re-roof
5–8 days
Large detached / heritage re-slate
7–14 days
Structural timber repairs
+1–3 days
Bath's weather and the care needed on conservation stock can extend timescales — we quote a realistic window, not an optimistic one.
Access
Getting Safely onto Bath Roofs
A full re-roof always needs scaffold for safe working and to protect you and passers-by; it's included and itemised in your quote. Scaffold is specified for: the entire job — full perimeter scaffold is standard on any re-roof - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Bath's Georgian and Victorian terraces mean tight pavements, controlled parking, and rear-access scaffold on many streets. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Bath & North East Somerset Council; allow a few working days on streets like Milsom Street, Broad Street, Margaret's Buildings where space is tight.
Pricing
What Roof Replacement Costs in Bath
Job
Typical range
Notes
Garage/outbuilding roof
£1,800–£3,500
Size dependent
Terraced house re-roof
£6,000–£11,000
Welsh slate, scaffold incl.
3-bed semi re-roof
£8,000–£15,000
Full strip and re-lay
Heritage / listed re-slate
£12,000–£25,000+
Matching materials, salvage
Structural timber repair
£800–£3,000
If needed, itemised
What moves the price
Roof size, pitch and complexity (valleys, dormers, chimneys)
Matching Welsh slate and lime mortar for conservation and listed stock
Scaffold scale on Bath's taller and terraced properties
How much original slate can be salvaged and reused
Worked example: A full re-slate of a 1930s semi in Oldfield Park, reusing sound original slate with new matching slate for the shortfall: around £11,500 including scaffold, new membrane and leadwork.
Staged payments on re-roofs — nothing up front before materials are on site, a payment at strip stage, balance on completion. Re-roofing an existing home usually qualifies for reduced 5% VAT, confirmed in writing at quote stage.
Covering BA1, BA2 and surrounding postcodes.
Guarantee
Your Guarantee, Explained
The complete re-roof carries a 10-year workmanship guarantee in writing; slate, membrane and other materials carry their own manufacturer warranties on top.
Covered: workmanship for 10 years, in writing, transferable if you sell.
On top: manufacturer warranties on materials (terms vary by product).
Not covered: storm or impact damage - that is an insurance matter, and we will document it for your claim.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
Good to know
What It Is Like While We Work
A re-roof means scaffold up for the duration, skip on site, and some noise during the day — but external work rarely needs you home, and we protect your garden and drives throughout. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
We never strip more than we can make watertight in a day, and temporary covering goes on every night, so your home stays protected throughout. Bath's valley setting holds humidity, so north-facing slopes dry slowly and moss builds up through autumn.
Customer Reviews
Re-Roofing Customers in Bath
★★★★★
“Full re-roof on our 1930s semi in Weston. They sourced matching concrete interlocking tiles, scaffolded cleanly, completed in 5 days and cleared up completely. 10-year guarantee in writing. Very happy.”
Linda H. · Weston, Bath
★★★★★
“Victorian terrace in Bear Flat needed a full Welsh slate re-roof. They matched the existing slate perfectly, relaid it properly with lead soakers throughout, and the ridge work looks as good as new. Excellent craftsmanship.”
Paul D. · Bear Flat, Bath
★★★★★
“Georgian town house near The Circus. Complex job with box gutters, multiple chimney stacks and conservation area oversight. Bath Roofing handled the whole thing, liaised with the council, and delivered exactly what was quoted.”
A re-roofing survey on any Bath property covers the roof surface from physical access on all elevations, the loft space including all accessible rafters and wall plates, all lead work including box gutters on Georgian properties and valleys on Victorian stock, chimney condition on all four faces, and guttering and fascia condition. We photograph everything that requires attention and present findings before any quote is agreed — not as a surprise cost after scaffold is erected. The survey is free. The quote is itemised.
Conservation Area Re-Roofing — The Bath Requirement
Bath's World Heritage Site designation means re-roofing on period properties within the conservation areas requires like-for-like materials. Welsh slate from approved quarries for Victorian terrace re-roofing — not fibre cement or concrete tile. Lime mortar for ridge bedding on Bath stone properties. Code 5 lead for valleys and soakers. The planning authority in Bath is active — incorrect material substitution on listed and conservation area properties creates enforcement risk. We confirm the planning position on every Bath re-roofing survey before any materials are specified.
Timber — The Variable Found on Strip
Rotten rafter feet and wall plates are only visible after the old covering is stripped. We photograph all timber findings on strip, quote any repairs separately, and get written approval before continuing. The original tile or slate price in the quote does not change — only genuinely unforeseen additional work is added. A re-roofing quote that includes a generous timber allowance without having seen the timbers is not an honest quote.
Costs
Re-Roofing Costs in Bath
What Affects Re-Roofing Cost on Bath Properties
The primary cost variables on Bath re-roofing are material specification and roof complexity. Welsh slate re-roofing on a Victorian terrace costs more than concrete tile re-roofing on a post-war semi because the material costs more and the installation is more labour-intensive — individual slating with lead soakers versus interlocking concrete tile. Complex roof geometry with multiple valleys, dormers, and lead sections adds time and material cost. Conservation area compliance — correct slate sourcing, lime mortar, Code 5 lead — adds modest material cost but is non-negotiable on applicable properties.
Typical Re-Roofing Timelines in Bath
A standard 3-bed Victorian Welsh slate terrace in Oldfield Park or Bear Flat takes 5 to 8 working days from scaffold erection to scaffold removal — 1 day scaffold, 1 to 2 days strip, 1 to 2 days timber and felt, 2 to 3 days slating, 1 day ridge and lead, 1 day scaffold down. A 3-bed post-war semi on concrete tile takes 4 to 6 days. We confirm the programme at the survey stage and provide daily progress updates during the work.
For re-roofing in Bath call 0122 528 7924. Free survey within 3 to 5 working days. Itemised written quote before any work starts.
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