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New Roofs

Whether you're building a new property or adding an extension in Ely, we install new roofs built to last using quality materials suited to the Fens climate. We work on pitched roofs in slate, clay, and concrete tiles as well as flat roof systems. Every installation comes with a written guarantee.

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New Roofs in your area

A new roof is one of the most significant investments you'll make in a property, and getting the specification right from the start saves money and headaches down the line. We install new roofs across Ely and the surrounding Fenland villages for self-builds, extensions, outbuildings, and full house builds where the existing structure has been stripped back to the rafters.

The work starts with an assessment of the roof structure — rafters, joists, and any existing decking — before we agree on the tile or slate specification with you. In Ely and across Cambridgeshire, concrete interlocking tiles are a popular choice for new builds given their durability and cost-effectiveness, while natural Welsh slate suits period-style properties. We install breathable underlays, correct lead flashings around chimneys and abutments, and fit all ridge and hip tiles with mortar or a dry-fix system depending on the pitch and exposure of the roof.

Using a professional roofer for a new installation matters beyond just the physical work. Incorrectly installed flashings and poorly ventilated roof spaces are the two most common causes of premature roof failure — issues that won't show up until damp has already caused structural damage. We ensure ventilation is calculated correctly for the roof type and that all work meets current Building Regulations where applicable.

Once we've agreed the spec and materials, most new roof installations on a standard three-bedroom house take three to five working days. We provide a written quotation before any work begins, and all our new roof installations carry a ten-year workmanship guarantee. New roofs in Ely typically cost between £5,500 and £12,000 depending on size, pitch, and tile specification. Call us to arrange a free site survey and written quote.

Itemised quote
Materials, labour, scaffold broken out
Fixed start date
With a daily schedule
10-year guarantee
Workmanship, in writing
Fully insured
£5m public liability

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What people ask first.

A new roof on a standard three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ely typically costs between £5,500 and £12,000, depending on the size, pitch, and materials chosen. Slate roofs cost more than concrete tile, and steeper pitches take longer to work on safely. We provide a fixed written quote after a free site survey so there are no surprises.
If tiles are crumbling or breaking in large numbers, if you've had repeated leaks in different areas, or if the roof is more than 40–50 years old with no significant work done, replacement is usually more cost-effective than ongoing repairs. We'll give you an honest assessment during a free survey — if repairs are genuinely the better option, we'll say so.
Minor repairs such as replacing a few broken tiles typically cost between £150 and £350. Chimney repointing and reflashing usually runs between £800 and £1,200. More involved repairs involving valley replacement or significant areas of re-tiling will cost more, and we'll quote accurately after a free inspection. We never quote blind without seeing the roof first.
GRP fibreglass flat roof installation in Ely typically costs between £70 and £120 per square metre, including stripping the old covering, preparing the deck, and fitting the new system. A typical single-storey extension roof of around 20–25 square metres would therefore cost in the region of £1,500 to £3,000. EPDM and felt systems are generally at the lower end of that range. We provide a fixed written quote after measuring up on site.
For a standard three-bedroom semi-detached property in Ely, fascia, soffit and guttering replacement typically costs between £900 and £2,200. The price depends on the number of elevations, the length of guttering runs, and whether any rafter feet need treating or replacing. We provide a fixed written quote after visiting the property, so there are no surprises.
A straightforward lead flashing repair — for example, re-fixing and repointing a chimney apron or step flashing — typically costs between £150 and £350 in Ely. A full lead replacement around a chimney stack, including both the apron and soakers or step flashings, usually runs between £400 and £900. We'll give you a fixed price after inspecting the detail.
A chimney rebuild from roof level on a standard Ely semi-detached or terraced house typically costs between £1,500 and £3,500. The main variables are the height of the stack, how many courses need to come down before you reach stable masonry, and whether reclaimed matching bricks are needed. The price includes scaffolding, new flashings and a replacement pot and flaunching.
Chimney take-down in Ely typically costs between £800 and £2,000 for a standard residential stack. The price depends on the height of the stack, how many courses need to come down, the type of roof covering being made good, and how accessible the chimney is for scaffold. We provide a fixed written quote after visiting the property.
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