Cost of a New Roof in Essex (2026 Guide)

The honest answer to 'how much is a new roof?' is £4,500–£12,000 for a typical Essex home — but that's a useless range without context. Here's what actually drives the number and what to watch out for.

Typical 2026 prices in Essex

• •2-bed terrace — £4,500–£6,500
• •3-bed semi — £6,000–£9,000
• •4-bed detached — £8,500–£12,000
• •Bungalow — £4,000–£7,000
• •Natural slate re-roof — add 40–60%

Our prices are all-inclusive for the work described in the written quotation. WS Roofs LTD is not VAT registered and does not charge VAT. Your written quotation confirms the scope of work and the total price.

What a proper quote includes

• •Scaffolding (hire and erection)
• •Strip and dispose of existing tiles and felt
• •New breathable membrane
• •New treated battens
• •New tiles (or re-bedding of existing tiles if reusable)
• •New ridge tiles installed with a suitable dry-fix system or mortar bedding with appropriate mechanical fixings.
• •New lead flashing around chimneys and abutments
• •Skip hire and rubbish removal
• •Full insurance cover during the works
• •Written confirmation of any guarantee or warranty terms that apply, including the provider, duration, coverage, conditions and exclusions

The hidden extras that catch people out

Cheap quotes often leave out: scaffolding (£800–£1,500), skip hire (£250–£400), any applicable VAT charged by VAT-registered contractors, lead flashing, new fascia/soffit work where the old timber is rotten, and disposal of asbestos cement sheets if your old garage roof has any. Always ask the question: 'is this the price I will pay, or are there extras?'

How long does it take?

Typical semi: 4–6 working days. Detached: 7–10 days. We work clean — driveway protected, skip on-site, scaffolding down within 24 hours of finishing.

Free quote

We'll measure up, photograph the roof, send a written itemised quote within 48 hours and never hassle you afterwards. Call 07928 888913.