Cambridge Roofers installs new roofs in Godmanchester, handling everything from stripping the old structure to fitting the final ridge and flashing.
Call any time. Calls are answered day and night and passed straight to our roofers.
A new roof is not a repair. When a roof reaches the end of its life, patching becomes money wasted, and a full replacement is the only sensible answer. We strip the old covering right back, inspect every timber in the structure, replace any rotted or weakened rafters and battens, then build back up with new felt, battens, and your chosen tile or slate. Every step is done in the right order, and nothing gets covered up without being checked first.
The work typically takes two to five days on a standard detached or semi-detached home, depending on size, pitch, and how much structural timber needs attention. Hipped roofs and those with dormer windows or valleys take longer. We will give you a realistic timeframe when we survey the job.
Roofing contractors in Cambridgeshire are busy through spring, summer, and into autumn. If you have had a survey and know you need a new roof, book sooner rather than later. A wait of several weeks between quote and start date is normal for a reputable contractor. That is not a problem if you plan ahead, but it does mean you need to know what to do in the meantime.
If your existing roof is leaking while you wait, cover any loft insulation with polythene sheeting so it does not become waterlogged and useless. A saturated mineral wool quilt loses most of its insulating value, and replacing it adds cost. Keep a container under any active drip and check it regularly during rain.
There are practical steps you can take now that will limit damage and keep costs from rising before we start:
This section matters. Every year, homeowners injure or kill themselves attempting roof work. Roofs are steep, slippery, and unforgiving. There is no safe way to walk on a tiled roof without proper access equipment and fall-arrest measures. A ladder propped against a gutter is not safe access for anything more than a visual check from ground level.
Beyond the physical danger, amateur roof work can also invalidate your buildings insurance if the resulting damage is traced to unauthorised work. It can create problems if you sell the property. And it rarely achieves what the homeowner hoped: temporary fixes on a failing roof usually just move the problem somewhere else.
What you can do safely from the ground or from inside the loft:
That is a useful contribution. Anything involving stepping onto the roof itself should be left to us.
You do not need to know every detail of roofing materials before we meet, but it helps to have a basic picture. The most common options for pitched roofs are clay plain tiles, concrete interlocking tiles, and natural slate. Each has different costs, weights, and appearances.
Natural slate is the most durable option available. Good quality Welsh or Spanish slate can last well over a century with sound fixings. It is also the heaviest and the most expensive. If a property already has a slate roof, replacing like-for-like usually makes the most sense and, in some cases, may be required by planning conditions.
Clay plain tiles are traditional, long-lasting, and visually appropriate for many older properties. They are handsome, age well, and are widely available. They cost more than concrete tiles but less than natural slate.
Concrete interlocking tiles are the most affordable option and are quick to lay. They have a shorter lifespan than clay or slate, typically 40 to 60 years, and they can fade over time. On newer housing they are completely standard and appropriate.
We will discuss what is right for your specific property when we visit, including any planning or conservation constraints that apply.
New pitched roof costs in Cambridgeshire typically range from around £5,000 to £15,000 or more for a standard house, depending on size, roof complexity, and material choice. A small terraced house with a simple gable roof at the lower end of that range is realistic. A large detached property with hips, dormers, and natural slate will sit at the upper end or beyond it.
Those figures cover stripping, structural timbers, felt, battens, tiles or slate, and all associated ridge, hip, and valley work. Chimney stacks, skylights, and lead flashings are usually priced separately once the extent of the work is clear. Ask for an itemised quotation so you can see exactly what is included.
Before agreeing to any new roof contract, make sure you get clear answers to these:
A contractor who gives clear, direct answers to these questions is worth trusting. Vague answers are a reason to look elsewhere.
Cambridge Roofers works across Godmanchester and the wider area, including neighbouring towns and villages within easy reach of Cambridge. If you are ready to talk about a new roof, call us to arrange a survey of your property.
No obligation · We'll call you to arrange a free visit
Call any time. Calls are answered day and night and passed straight to our roofers.
