When repairs are no longer cost-effective, a full roof replacement gives your Cambridge home a fresh start. We strip the existing covering, check the underlying structure, and install new materials to a high standard. We work on terraced houses, detached homes, bungalows, and light commercial buildings throughout the city.
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A roof replacement is the right choice when the existing covering has reached the end of its life — widespread slipped or broken tiles, repeated leaks despite repairs, or a felt underlay that's degraded beyond use. Many Cambridge properties, particularly the large Victorian and Edwardian houses in areas like De Freville or Newnham, are now reaching the age where the original slate or concrete tile coverings need full replacement rather than ongoing patching.
We begin every replacement by stripping the roof back to the bare timbers. This gives us the chance to inspect every rafter, purlin, and joist for rot or structural weakness. Any defective timber is replaced before we lay new breathable membrane, battens, and tiles or slates. We also replace all lead flashings as standard — these are a common failure point on older roofs and should never be left in place on a new covering.
A professional replacement carried out properly protects your home's structure, improves thermal performance, and can reduce insurance premiums. DIY attempts or poorly supervised labour can leave hidden gaps in the underlay or poorly bedded ridge tiles that fail in the first winter storms. Cambridge sits in an exposed position on flatter terrain and can see strong easterly winds — the roof needs to be properly secured throughout.
After the free survey, we provide a detailed written quote and agree a start date. Scaffold is usually erected on day one, and most replacements are complete within a week. We remove and dispose of all waste materials and clear the site fully before we leave. Roof replacements on a typical Cambridge semi-detached property cost between £6,000 and £14,000 depending on roof size, pitch, and material specification.
No obligation · We usually respond within 2 hours
Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge — we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
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