Roofers in London.
Loacally connects you with vetted London roofers for pitched and flat roofs, tile and slate replacement, leadwork, gutter repairs, and Velux fitting. Roofing is priced after inspection, not fixed, so every roofer offers a free roof survey before any money changes hands, with live slot availability across all 33 London boroughs. No quote-chasing, no waiting on callbacks. Tell us your postcode, choose your roofer, and book the survey at a time that works for you.
What people pay
What a roofer in London costs
A rough guide to common jobs, based on the prices London roofers list on Loacally. Every tradesperson sets their own prices, so treat these as indicative ranges, not a quote.
Quick answer
Roofing is priced after a survey, so the survey itself is free. As a guide, replacing a few slipped tiles runs £150 to £400, a new flat roof lands between £1,500 and £4,000, and a full pitched re-roof on a London terrace is typically £6,000 to £14,000.
Loacally doesn’t set prices or take payment. You agree the price with your roofer and pay them directly.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Replace slipped or broken tiles (small repair) | £150 to £400 |
| New flat roof (felt or EPDM, average extension) | £1,500 to £4,000 |
| Full pitched re-roof (terraced house, tiles and felt) | £6,000 to £14,000 |
| Leadwork repair (valley, flashing, or chimney) | £300 to £1,200 |
Why Loacally
Every local, checked
We do the groundwork so you can choose with confidence, then get out of the way.
Real, local people
Every roofer signs up with a verified email and phone and tells us who they are, so you know you’re dealing with a genuine local.
Their own insurance
We ask every roofer to confirm they carry their own public liability cover when they join Loacally. It’s always worth checking the details with them directly before work begins.
Real reviews
Ratings come only from people who booked a visit through Loacally. No bought reviews, no fakes.
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Good to know
Roofers in London, answered
How quickly can I book a roofer in London on Loacally?
You can book the free roof survey in 60 seconds, and many roofers offer same-week visits for the inspection. For active leaks, look for roofers offering urgent call-outs, because water getting in can cause fast damage to ceilings and plaster. After the survey, the roofer provides a written quote and a start date. Bear in mind that roofing is weather-dependent and high-level work cannot be carried out safely in high winds, so storm periods can shift the schedule.
Are Loacally roofers qualified and vetted?
Roofing is not a licensed trade in the UK, so reliability rests on accreditation, insurance, and track record. We identity-verify every roofer at sign-up and surface their accreditations on their profile, including membership of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), their public liability insurance, and any workmanship guarantee they offer. Because roofers work at height, ask about their access arrangements, whether scaffold or tower, as cheap ladder-only jobs can be unsafe and lower quality. Reviews from London homeowners are the best signal of dependable work.
How much does a roofer cost in London?
Roofing is priced after the survey, which is why the survey is free and the quote follows. As a guide for London, replacing a few slipped tiles runs £150 to £400, a new flat roof in felt or EPDM lands between £1,500 and £4,000, and a full pitched re-roof on a terraced house is typically £6,000 to £14,000. Leadwork repairs to valleys, flashing, or around a chimney usually cost £300 to £1,200. London prices reflect scaffold hire, access, and parking, which add meaningfully to roofing jobs.
What is the difference between a roofer and a general builder?
A roofer specialises in the roof covering itself: tiles, slates, felt, EPDM, leadwork, flashing, and guttering. A general builder manages whole projects and may bring a roofer in as part of a larger job, such as an extension or loft conversion that needs a new roof. For a leak, a re-roof, replacement tiles, or gutter work, book a roofer directly. If the roof is one element of a bigger structural project, a general builder will usually coordinate it.
How do I know if I need a roof repair or a full re-roof?
That is exactly what the free survey determines, and an honest roofer will not push a full re-roof when a repair will do. As a rough guide, a handful of slipped or cracked tiles, a single leak, or worn flashing usually means a repair. Widespread tile failure, sagging, recurring leaks in multiple places, or a roof past 60 to 80 years old often points to a re-roof. Many London terraces share a roofline with neighbours, so the roofer will also check where your responsibility ends and flag any party-wall considerations.
Do I pay through Loacally or directly to the roofer?
You pay your roofer directly, in whichever method they accept and on the schedule agreed in their written quote, which for larger jobs is usually staged with materials and scaffold paid upfront. Loacally does not take payment for the work and never holds your money. The roof survey you book on the profile is free, with the quote provided afterwards and captured against your booking for reference.
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