A full re-roof is a significant investment — get it right and it should last 40–60 years. We work across Exeter’s varied housing stock, from Victorian Welsh slate to post-war concrete tile, and recommend the most durable, cost-effective solution for your specific property. All work with a written 10-year workmanship guarantee.
A full roof replacement in Exeter costs 5,500 to 13,000 pounds depending on size and materials, with Welsh slate for period homes and concrete tile for estate housing. Stainless fixings and breathable underlay throughout, plus a 10-year guarantee. Free survey. Call 01392 759 295.
Exeter’s housing spans Georgian townhouses in the city centre to system-built estates on the northern fringe — and every property type has its own re-roofing requirements. We carry out a thorough pre-survey before any quote is issued, assessing the structure, battens, underlay, fascias and soffits as well as the roof covering itself.
If nail sickness is established across the majority of a roof plane, if underlay has deteriorated to the point of offering no secondary weatherproofing, or if battens are rotten, piecemeal repairs become false economy. On many of Exeter’s 1960s estates we advise full replacement where the repair cost over 5 years would exceed the re-roof price.
For Victorian and Edwardian stock in conservation areas: natural Welsh slate, sourced to match originals. For 1930s properties: clay or concrete plain tile in the appropriate profile and colour. For post-war suburban: modern concrete or clay interlocking tile with improved guarantees over the originals. We advise on each option with honest comparisons of cost, longevity and planning compliance.
Strip, new battens, membrane and concrete interlocking tile
As above with natural Welsh slate, fully fixed
Larger footprint, full strip and re-cover
Premium material, conservation-area compliant
“Full Welsh slate re-roof on our period property near the Cathedral. Conservation area compliance required, they handled all the advice and sourced matching slate. Excellent work.”
“They were the third roofer we asked. The only one who actually got up and properly inspected before quoting. Quote was thorough, work was done in four days, no mess left behind.”
“1970s Pinhoe estate house. Nail sickness had been causing tile loss for years. New concrete tile re-roof, done in a week. House is now completely dry and they repointed the chimney too.”
A standard 3-bed semi-detached in Exeter costs between £6,000–£10,000 for a full re-roof, depending on size, pitch and material choice. Larger detached properties or those requiring natural Welsh slate can be £10,000–£18,000. We provide a free, itemised quote with no hidden extras.
Yes. For properties in Exeter's conservation areas or where planning requires matching the original material, we source natural Welsh slate from Penrhyn and other quarries. Premium slate will cost more than concrete alternative, but it is longer-lasting and planning-compliant for listed and conservation area properties.
For Victorian and Edwardian properties: natural Welsh slate or quality reclaimed slate. For 1930s properties: clay plain tile where original, or quality concrete plain tile. For post-war and modern properties: concrete or modern clay interlocking. The right answer depends on your property type, planning constraints and budget.
Most like-for-like re-roofs do not require planning permission. However, if you change the material (for example from slate to tile) on a listed building or in a conservation area, or if you add rooflights or alter the ridge profile, permission may be required. We advise on this during your survey.
A standard 3-bed semi in Exeter takes 4–6 days. Larger detached properties or those with complex roof geometry may take 7–10 days. We'll give you a day-by-day programme in your quote so you know what to expect.
We work with concrete interlocking tile, clay plain tile, Welsh slate and synthetic slate. For Exeter's Victorian and Edwardian stock we recommend matching the original material where possible. We advise on the best option for your specific property and budget.
Yes — full strip, batten replacement where required, new breathable underlay, and disposal of all waste is included in every re-roof quote. No skips left on the drive for weeks.
A standard Exeter re-roof follows a clear programme. Day 1: scaffold erected, brief building protection laid. Day 2: existing covering stripped, deck and batten condition assessed and recorded. Days 2–3: deck repairs or full batten replacement as required, new breathable underlay laid. Days 3–5: new tile or slate fixed to new battens, ridge bedded and pointed, hips and valleys completed. Day 5–6: lead flashings dressed at chimney stacks and abutments, gutters re-hung, scaffold inspected. Day 6: site clear, full inspection with homeowner, guarantee issued. We provide a day-by-day programme in every Exeter re-roof quote. Call 01392 759 295.
We’ll survey your roof fully, not just look from the ground, and give you a clear written quote.
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