A roof replacement, or re-roof, strips the old tiles or slates, battens and felt from a pitched roof and replaces them with a new breathable membrane, battens and covering, repairing timbers and renewing ridges, valleys and flashings at the same time.
Our guide for a new roof in Northern Ireland comes to £6,000–£13,000 with VAT added, and that range applies across County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown and Armagh. Your own price depends on the size of the job, the specification and how easy it is to work on the site. We survey for free, check any consents needed under the rules in Northern Ireland, and then put the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £6,000–£13,000 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 weeks on site, plus scaffolding time
- Planning rules
- Northern Ireland
- Price level
- About 14% below the national guide
- Towns listed
- 3
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much does a new roof cost in County Armagh?
The costs listed here are typical for a new roof around County Armagh and include VAT. They reflect labour and material costs in Northern Ireland, about 14% below the national guide, giving a range of £6,000–£13,000. Exact pricing depends on your home, so we only fix it once a free site survey is done.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in County Armagh |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced house or bungalow | A smaller pitched roof re-covered in concrete or clay tiles, including scaffolding. | £4,300–£8,600 |
| Typical semi-detached | A 3-bed semi re-roofed in concrete or clay tiles with new membrane, battens and leadwork. | £6,000–£13,000 |
| Detached or natural slate | Larger or more complex roofs, or any roof finished in natural slate. | £10,500–£21,500 |
What moves the price up or down:
- Roof area, pitch and the number of hips, valleys and dormers
- Covering material: concrete tile, clay tile or natural slate
- Condition of rafters, fascias and other timbers
- Scaffolding, access and the height of the house
What’s included?
- Survey of the covering, timbers, chimneys and loft ventilation
- Scaffolding with edge protection, erected and removed
- Stripping old tiles or slates, battens and felt in stages
- Breathable membrane and new treated battens
- Ridges, hips and verges dry-fixed or bedded, with new leadwork
- Waste removal by skip and a clean site on completion
Homes in County Armagh
Armagh city has Georgian buildings, many in local limestone, around its historic centre. Portadown and Lurgan, linked by the Craigavon plan of the 1960s, have Victorian terraces, post-war estates and newer developments. The countryside is dotted with detached rural houses and bungalows, often finished in roughcast or render.
Rural bungalows and detached homes commonly take extensions, loft rooms, driveways and fencing. Terraces suit rear extensions and window replacement, and rendered houses often need re-rendering or painting.
A moderate inland climate with frequent rain and winter frost, and low ground near Lough Neagh can be wet.
Planning and building rules in County Armagh
Because County Armagh falls under Northern Ireland's rules, the guidance below is the version relevant to you. Before sending a price, we check your property's position with the council.
In Northern Ireland, re-roofing with similar materials does not usually need planning permission outside listed buildings and conservation areas.
Significant re-roofing should be checked with building control under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland). Bats are protected across the UK; if they roost under roof tiles, soffits or fascias, work stops and a licensed ecologist advises before it restarts.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
The four stages
Survey and measure
We arrange a free site survey on a date convenient to you. We measure up, look at the existing structure and access, and discuss your plans for a new roof so the price reflects your home.
Written quote
You get the price in writing, itemised so you can see where the money goes. As long as the specification stays the same, that is the price you pay for a new roof.
Plan and prepare
Before anyone starts, we confirm the programme in writing, check whether consents are required and arrange deliveries. If a skip or scaffolding on the road needs a permit, we apply for it.
Finish and handover
Our trades complete a new roof while your point of contact keeps you updated. When everything is finished, we clear the site, take away waste and go through the result with you before handover.
What you can expect from us
Questions about a new roof in County Armagh
How long will a new roof last?
A well-installed roof lasts for decades. Concrete tiles typically last around 50 years or more, clay tiles longer, and natural slate can last a century with proper upkeep. Lifespan depends on the quality of materials, fixings, ventilation and leadwork, and on how exposed the roof is. Keeping gutters clear and fixing slipped tiles quickly helps it reach its full life.
How much will a new roof cost in County Armagh?
As a guide, expect to pay £6,000–£13,000 including VAT for a new roof in County Armagh. That range is adjusted for Northern Ireland, which runs about 14% below the national guide. Where your project lands depends on size, materials, access and the condition of what is already there. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey of your home.
How do I know if I need a new roof or just repairs?
A roof needs replacing when problems are widespread, not isolated. Signs include many slipped, cracked or porous tiles, sagging between rafters, daylight or damp in the loft, perished felt that crumbles to the touch and repeated leaks in different places. A few slipped tiles or a loose ridge can usually be repaired. We inspect from outside and inside the loft and tell you honestly which is needed.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Re-roofing a typical semi-detached house takes around one to two weeks once scaffolding is up, depending on the roof's size, complexity and the weather. Smaller terraced roofs can take a few days. Scaffolding usually goes up a day or two before work starts and comes down once everything is inspected. We give you a programme and keep the roof weathertight overnight.
Which postcodes in County Armagh do you cover?
We cover BT64, BT62 and BT61, along with the rest of County Armagh. If your postcode is not listed, get in touch anyway: our coverage is UK-wide, and we can usually arrange a survey wherever you live. Enter your postcode in the guide-price tool or contact form and we will confirm.
Towns in County Armagh
These are the towns in County Armagh where you can book a free survey for a new roof. Each has its own page with guide prices and coverage details.