Full roof replacements in Radstock and the surrounding BA3 area. Welsh slate and concrete interlocking tile re-roofs. 10-year written guarantee. Free no-obligation survey.
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
Roof Replacement in Radstock
Roof Replacement Radstock
Re-Roofing Radstock Properties
Radstock's housing stock offers two distinct re-roofing markets. The older miners' terraces and stone-built properties in the town centre need Welsh slate re-roofing with correct lime mortar detailing — these are properties where cutting corners on materials and methods creates planning and structural problems that are expensive to correct. The post-war estate housing on the surrounding streets uses concrete interlocking tile now approaching the end of its design life on many properties.
Welsh Slate Re-Roofing in Radstock
Welsh slate re-roofing on the Victorian and Edwardian properties in Radstock town centre and around the former pit villages is carried out with matching slate, new lead soakers, Code 5 lead valleys, and lime mortar ridge bedding. Full timber inspection is standard. We carry Welsh slate stock and can complete most Radstock re-roofs within 5 to 7 working days of scaffold erection.
Re-Roofing Costs in Radstock
3-bed semi (concrete tile): £4,500–£7,000 3-bed semi (Welsh slate): £7,000–£11,000 All prices include scaffold, skip, materials, timber inspection and 10-year guarantee.
For a free re-roofing survey in Radstock call 0122 528 7924.
Re-Roofing Process
What to Expect from a Radstock Re-Roof
The Survey Stage
Every Radstock re-roof starts with a free physical survey. We inspect the roof surface, assess the timbers from the loft space, check lead and guttering condition, and confirm the planning position on materials before specifying. For stone-built village centre properties the conservation implications are part of the survey. For post-war estate housing the timber condition assessment is the most critical element.
Materials for Radstock Properties
Welsh slate is specified for Victorian and Edwardian properties in Radstock town centre, sourced from approved quarries. Concrete interlocking tile is specified for post-war estate housing — we match the profile to the existing tiles or upgrade to a modern equivalent where the existing profile is obsolete. New breathable felt and treated battens are standard on every Radstock re-roof.
Timeline and Guarantee
A standard 3-bed semi re-roof in Radstock takes 8 to 14 working days from scaffold erection to scaffold removal. The 10-year written workmanship guarantee is provided at handover alongside any manufacturer material warranties. We confirm the detailed programme at the survey stage before any deposit is taken.
Customer Reviews
Recent Jobs
★★★★★
“Full Welsh slate re-roof on our 1900 miner's cottage in Radstock. Matching slate, lime mortar ridge, lead soakers throughout. Exactly as it should be done.”
Zoe X. · Radstock town centre
★★★★★
“Concrete tile re-roof on our 1970s semi. They replaced two rotten rafters found during stripping, re-felted, re-tiled and the whole job was done in five days.”
Beatrice P. · Radstock, BA3
★★★★★
“Full re-roof on our Edwardian semi. 10-year guarantee in writing, came in on budget. Very professional from survey to completion.”
Margaret S. · Radstock BA3
The Decision
When Re-Roofing Is the Right Answer
The Economics of Repair vs Replace
The re-roofing decision is ultimately a financial calculation over a 10-year horizon, not a comparison of today's repair cost versus today's replacement cost. A Victorian Welsh slate roof with 30 percent nail sickness across the rear elevation will cost approximately 400 to 600 pounds per year in progressive repair over the following 5 years before the elevation needs full re-slating regardless. The cumulative repair cost over 5 years is 2,000 to 3,000 pounds, plus the re-slating cost of 3,000 to 5,000 pounds at year 5. Doing the re-slate now costs 3,000 to 5,000 pounds with no interim repair costs. The earlier decision is cheaper in almost every case.
What the Survey Covers
A re-roofing survey assesses: the condition of every accessible rafter, purlin, and wall plate from the loft space; the state of the existing felt and battens; all lead work including valleys, flashings, and gutters; the chimney condition; and the fascia and soffit condition. We photograph everything that requires attention and present a complete itemised quote covering all the associated work, not just the tile replacement. A re-roofing survey that only looks at the tile surface and ignores the timber below it is not a complete survey.
Timber — The Variable That Changes the Price
The most common reason a re-roofing job costs more than quoted is timber. Rotten rafters and wall plates are not visible until the old roof is stripped, and any contractor who quotes a firm price for a re-roof including all possible timber is either pricing in a large contingency or taking a risk on your behalf. We handle this by providing a base quote for the re-roof with a standard timber allowance, photographing all timber work found on strip, and presenting a revised quote for any additional work before proceeding. You see the evidence and approve the extra cost before we continue.
The process
How a Radstock Roof Replacement Job Runs
1. Full survey
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 Radstock 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.
Radstock's former coalfield terraces and stone cottages sit on sloping ground needing careful scaffold footing. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Bath & North East Somerset Council; allow a few working days on streets like Fortescue Road, Waterloo Road, The Street where space is tight.
Pricing
What Roof Replacement Costs in Radstock
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 BA3 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. Radstock's elevated Mendip-edge position catches more wind and weather than the Bath valley.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Concrete tile re-roofs on a 3-bed semi cost 4,500 to 7,000 pounds. Welsh slate re-roofs cost 7,000 to 11,000 pounds. All prices include scaffold, skip, materials and 10-year guarantee.
A standard 3-bed semi takes 4 to 6 working days for concrete tile and 5 to 7 days for Welsh slate including scaffold erection and removal.
Yes. All accessible rafters, purlins and wall plates are inspected once stripped. Any remedial work is quoted separately before proceeding.
Yes. All re-roofs carry a written 10-year workmanship guarantee provided at handover.
Yes. We source matching Welsh slate from approved quarries for the Victorian and Edwardian properties in Radstock town centre.
Yes. We cover all of BA3 for roof replacement including Peasedown St John, Camerton, Timsbury and surrounding villages.
Yes. All surveys are free and no-obligation. Call 0122 528 7924 to arrange.
Free Radstock Roofing Quote
No call-out fees. No obligation. Free assessment and honest quote before any work starts.
