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.
Ledbury sits within our coverage for a new roof, as do neighbouring Great Malvern, Ross-on-Wye and Tewkesbury. Before giving a price we want to see the property: the condition of what's there now, the access, and anything that might need extra work. The guide range for the West Midlands is £6,900–£14,500 including VAT, and your written quote will spell out exactly what that covers.
- Guide price
- £6,900–£14,500 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 weeks on site, plus scaffolding time
- Postcodes
- HR8
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Herefordshire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
What should you budget for a new roof in Ledbury?
Every figure below is a guide for a new roof in Ledbury, inclusive of VAT. Regional pricing for the West Midlands works out about 2% below the national guide, and the overall span is £6,900–£14,500. The survey costs you nothing, and after it we commit to a firm price for your specification in writing.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Ledbury |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced house or bungalow | A smaller pitched roof re-covered in concrete or clay tiles, including scaffolding. | £4,900–£9,800 |
| Typical semi-detached | A 3-bed semi re-roofed in concrete or clay tiles with new membrane, battens and leadwork. | £6,900–£14,500 |
| Detached or natural slate | Larger or more complex roofs, or any roof finished in natural slate. | £12,000–£24,500 |
The main things that change the figure:
- 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
- Chimneys, leadwork and roof windows to rework
Scope of the work
- Scaffolding with edge protection, erected and removed
- Stripping old tiles or slates, battens and felt in stages
- Repairs or replacement of damaged rafters and fascia boards
- 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 Herefordshire
Herefordshire is known for black-and-white timber-framed buildings, especially in villages around Weobley, Pembridge and Eardisland. Old Red Sandstone is used widely in churches, farmhouses and walls, Hereford has Victorian terraces and interwar suburbs, and market towns such as Leominster, Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye mix historic centres with newer estates.
A mild, rural county with frost-prone valleys; the Wye and Lugg flood regularly, so ground levels and drainage matter for outdoor work.
So when we survey a Ledbury property for a new roof, the first step is working out how it was built and what has been changed since.
Permissions for a new roof in Ledbury
Each UK nation sets its own consent rules, and Ledbury is in England. What follows is a plain summary; we check the specifics for your property with the council before pricing anything.
Re-roofing a house with similar materials does not usually need planning permission in England. Listed buildings and conservation areas may need consent if the covering changes.
Replacing more than a quarter of a roof’s covering counts as renovation under Building Regulations, so the work is notified and the roof insulation may need upgrading. 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.
How does the job run?
Free site survey
It starts with a survey at the property, free of charge. We check condition, access and services, ask how you want the finished result to look, and answer any questions you have about a new roof.
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.
Booking the work
Next comes planning the work itself. We set a start date that suits you, line up the right trades, and make sure any approvals for a new roof are in place before the first day on site.
On site to finish
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.
How we work
Roof replacement in Ledbury: questions
What happens if it rains during the work?
We strip the roof in sections and only remove as much covering as we can replace or protect the same day. New breathable membrane goes on straight after stripping, which keeps most rain out, and we sheet exposed areas at the end of each day and before forecast showers. If heavy rain or high winds are forecast, we pause work. The house is never left open.
How much does a new roof cost?
Re-roofing a typical 3-bed semi costs £6,900–£14,500, including scaffolding, new membrane and battens. As a guide, allow roughly £70–£160 per square metre of roof plus fixed costs for scaffolding and waste. Concrete tiles sit at the lower end and natural slate at the top. Hips, valleys, chimneys and timber repairs add to the price. We confirm a fixed figure after inspecting the roof and loft.
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.
Is the price fixed?
Yes, for the specification we agree. Your written quote sets out exactly what is included at a fixed price. It only changes if you ask for something different, or if a problem the survey could not reasonably reveal later needs extra work. In either case we explain the change and confirm it in writing before going ahead.
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.
Near Ledbury
We welcome enquiries from all HR8 postcodes in Ledbury, plus Great Malvern, Ross-on-Wye and Tewkesbury. Each one gets the same survey at no charge and a written price fixed for the work described.