Roofing Specialists
Get a Quote →
New Roofs

New Roofs

We install new roofs on homes and commercial buildings across Cambridge, from traditional clay and concrete tiles to natural slate. Every new roof is built to last, using materials matched to your property's age, style, and planning requirements. We handle everything from stripping the old structure to the final ridge and flashing.

Image: local new roofs

What's involved

New Roofs in your area

A new roof is one of the most significant investments you can make in a Cambridge property. Whether you're building a new home in Trumpington, adding an extension in Cherry Hinton, or replacing a structurally failing roof on an older terrace in Romsey, getting the specification right from the start determines how long the roof performs. A poorly designed or rushed installation can fail within a few years — proper work should last 40 to 60 years or more.

The work starts with a structural check of the rafters and roof timbers. We replace any damaged timbers before laying breathable roofing felt, then battens, then your chosen tile or slate. We fit new lead flashings around chimneys, skylights, and abutments, and finish with a pointed ridge. On older Cambridge properties — particularly Victorian terraces and Edwardian semis — we take care to match materials to planning guidance where conservation rules apply.

Skimping on a new roof to save money upfront usually costs more in the long run. A correctly installed roof with quality underlay and good ventilation prevents condensation, reduces heat loss, and protects your ceilings and timbers from water damage. Using a professional roofer also means the work carries a proper guarantee and meets building regulations.

We carry out a free survey before quoting, so you know exactly what's included. Most new roof installations on a standard three-bedroom semi take three to five days depending on weather. We provide a written guarantee on all workmanship, and we're fully insured for public liability. A new tiled or slated roof in Cambridge typically costs between £5,500 and £12,000 for a standard residential property, depending on size, pitch, and material choice.

Itemised quote
Materials, labour, scaffold broken out
Fixed start date
With a daily schedule
Fully insured
£5m public liability

Get your free quote

No obligation · We usually respond within 2 hours

By submitting you agree to being contacted about your enquiry. No spam, ever.

Emergency roof repair?

Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge — we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.

Contact us →
Questions

What people ask first.

A new roof on a standard three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge typically costs between £5,500 and £12,000, depending on the size of the roof, the pitch, and the materials chosen. Natural slate and clay tiles sit at the higher end of that range, while concrete tiles are more affordable. We provide a fixed written quote after a free survey so there are no surprises.
If more than 25–30% of your tiles or slates are cracked, slipped, or missing, or if you're getting repeated leaks in different areas despite repairs, replacement is usually more cost-effective than continued patching. We'll give you an honest assessment during the free survey — we won't recommend a full replacement if targeted repairs will genuinely solve the problem.
The cost depends entirely on what's failed. Replacing a few broken tiles typically costs £100–£250. A ridge repoint on a standard terrace runs from £200 to £500. Lead flashing repairs around a chimney stack are usually £150–£400. We always provide a fixed written quote before starting so you know exactly what you're paying.
Flat roofs in Cambridge typically cost £70–£120 per square metre for EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass, including stripping the old covering and disposing of waste. A standard single-storey rear extension roof of around 20 square metres would therefore cost roughly £1,400–£2,400. Torch-on felt systems on larger areas can be slightly cheaper per metre. We provide a fixed written quote after the free survey.
For a standard three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge, fascia and soffit replacement typically costs between £800 and £1,800, depending on the linear metres involved and whether you choose uPVC or aluminium. We always provide a written, fixed-price quote after a free survey so there are no surprises on the day.
Replacing lead flashings around a standard chimney stack in Cambridge typically costs between £300 and £600, depending on how many faces need new lead and whether the brickwork pointing also needs attention. A simple step flashing repair on one side can be less. We'll give you a fixed price after inspecting the stack.
A full chimney rebuild from roof level in Cambridge typically costs between £1,500 and £3,500. The main variables are the height of the stack above the roof, how many courses of brickwork need replacing, and whether the lead flashings also need renewing. We'll give you a firm price after a survey.
A chimney take-down on a standard Cambridge terraced or semi-detached property typically costs between £900 and £2,000. The price depends on the height of the stack, how many pots it carries, and the complexity of making good the roof covering below. We provide a fixed-price quote after a free survey.
Other services

More from Cambridge Roofers