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.
Whatever type of house you own in Wimbledon, we start by looking at how a new roof would fit it rather than offering a standard package. We cover CR4, SM4, SW17 and SW18 and neighbouring places such as Morden, Mitcham and Putney. One named person looks after you from survey to handover, and nothing is booked until you hold our figure in writing, fixed for the work described.
- Guide price
- £9,100–£19,500 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 weeks on site, plus scaffolding time
- Postcodes
- CR4, SM4, SW17, SW18 and SW19
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Roof replacement prices in Wimbledon
Use the table to gauge the cost of a new roof in Wimbledon before we visit. Figures include VAT and are scaled for London, coming out about 30% above the national guide, which gives £9,100–£19,500 overall. After a free survey, you receive a fixed written price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Wimbledon |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced house or bungalow | A smaller pitched roof re-covered in concrete or clay tiles, including scaffolding. | £6,500–£13,000 |
| Typical semi-detached | A 3-bed semi re-roofed in concrete or clay tiles with new membrane, battens and leadwork. | £9,100–£19,500 |
| Detached or natural slate | Larger or more complex roofs, or any roof finished in natural slate. | £15,500–£32,500 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Roof area, pitch and the number of hips, valleys and dormers
- Covering material: concrete tile, clay tile or natural slate
- Chimneys, leadwork and roof windows to rework
- Scaffolding, access and the height of the house
What do you get?
- 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
- Repairs or replacement of damaged rafters and fascia boards
- Breathable membrane and new treated battens
- New tiles or slates, or sound originals refitted where suitable
What are homes like around Wimbledon?
London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often in yellow London stock brick, with Georgian terraces in central districts and mansion blocks across many inner areas. Outer boroughs have large belts of interwar semis, and there are extensive post-war council estates. Many houses have been split into flats, and conservation areas are widespread.
Terraces suit side-return extensions and rear dormer loft conversions; interwar semis commonly take hip-to-gable lofts. Shared party walls, restricted parking and conservation rules often shape the plans and the programme.
So when we survey a Wimbledon property for a new roof, the first step is working out how it was built and what has been changed since.
Do you need permission in Wimbledon?
Which rules apply depends on where you live. For Wimbledon, the answer is England, and the points below reflect that; we verify them with the council before quoting.
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.
From survey to handover
Survey and measure
Book a visit and we'll come to you. The survey covers measurements, the state of what's there now and any obvious constraints, so the price that follows is based on your actual home, not an average.
Your fixed price
Next you receive a written quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification. It lists what is included, what is not, and how payments are staged, so you can compare it properly.
Dates and permissions
We handle the paperwork side: checking whether planning permission or building control approval is needed, submitting applications where they are, and scheduling the trades and materials around your dates.
The work itself
The work is carried out to the agreed specification, with floors and furniture protected and the site kept tidy. At the end we clean up, walk through the finished job with you and hand over any certificates.
Why homeowners choose us
Roof replacement in Wimbledon: questions
How much will a new roof cost in Wimbledon?
As a guide, expect to pay £9,100–£19,500 including VAT for a new roof in Wimbledon. That range is adjusted for London, which runs about 30% above 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 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.
Do I need planning permission to replace my roof?
Planning permission is not usually needed to re-roof in similar materials, but it depends on the change, your home's location, whether it is listed or in a conservation area, and which UK nation you live in. Changing the roof shape, height or covering material can need permission. Listed buildings need consent for re-roofing. We check the position for your home before quoting.
Can my old tiles or slates be reused?
Old tiles or slates can sometimes be reused if they are sound, which can help keep the look of a period house. Many older concrete tiles and some slates are porous, cracked or have failing fixing nibs, so they would not last. Reclaimed slates or tiles can make up shortfalls. We check a sample during the survey and explain the cost difference.
Do I need planning permission in Wimbledon?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Wimbledon is in England, so England's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
Nearby towns
Homes across CR4, SM4, SW17 and SW18 in Wimbledon are within our coverage, as are those in Morden, Mitcham and Putney. If you are just outside these areas, ask anyway, because we work right across the UK.