Natural slate
Long lasting and the traditional look on granite houses. Conservation areas often need it. It costs more to fit.
New roofs · Aberdeen
New roofs in Aberdeenroof replacement in slate or tile
We strip worn-out roofs and fit a new slate or tiled roof that suits your house.
- Full roof replacement, start to finish
- Slate or tile to suit your home
- Rotten boards found and fixed
Free written quotesLocal Aberdeen roofersRepairs, new roofs and flat roofsCall 01224 927 004
Signs your roof needs replacing
Patching only goes so far. These signs usually mean it is time for a new roof.
Slates slipping all over
Nails rust through and slates drop across the roof, not in one spot.
Crumbling or sagging tiles
Old tiles go soft, cover themselves in moss and let in water.
Repeated leaks
If you keep paying to fix new leaks, a new roof costs less over time.
What a new roof includes
We take the old roof off and build the new one properly.
- Strip off old slates or tiles
- Check and replace sarking boards
- Fit new felt and battens
- Lay new slate or tiles
- Fit new ridge and lead flashings
- Clear the waste away
Slate or tile for your new roof?
Both work well in Aberdeen. The right one depends on your house and budget.
What decides the price of a new roof
No two roofs are the same. We measure up and give you a free written quote so you can see where the money goes.
- The size and pitch of the roof
- Natural slate or concrete tile
- Scaffold, chimneys and roof windows
- Rotten boards or timber found when stripped
How a new roof is fitted
- 1
We look at your roof
We check the roof, the chimneys and the edges, then talk through slate and tile.
- 2
You get a written quote
It names the covering, the scaffold and what is included.
- 3
Scaffold goes up and the old roof comes off
We open the roof in sections so it stays watertight.
- 4
New roof fitted and checked
We lay the new roof, fit the lead and ridge, and clear the site.
New roofs questions we are asked in Aberdeen
Still not sure? Call 01224 927 004 and ask. We are happy to talk it through before you decide anything.
Call nowHow do I know if I need a new roof or a repair?
If problems are in one spot, a repair may do. If slates are failing all over or the boards are rotten, replacement saves money in the long run. We tell you honestly.
How long does a new roof take?
It depends on the roof size, the covering and the weather. A small house roof is quicker than a large one. We give you a realistic idea when we quote, not a promise.
Will you need scaffolding?
Yes, for a full roof replacement. Scaffold makes the job safe and lets us do the edges and chimneys properly. Your quote says if it is included.
What happens if you find rot when the old roof comes off?
We show you and explain what needs replacing. Sarking boards are the timber boards under the slates. Rotten ones are replaced so the new roof has a sound base.
Do I need planning permission for a new roof?
Like-for-like replacement often needs none. Listed buildings and conservation areas can need consent or matching slate. Check with Aberdeen City Council before you order.
Can I send a photo of my roof?
Yes. Send a photo taken from the ground with your postcode, and say what you have noticed. Please do not climb up to take one.
Other roofing work we do
Roof repairs in Aberdeen
We find where the water is getting in and repair that part of the roof.
View roof repairsGuttering in Aberdeen
We fix leaking, sagging and overflowing gutters and fit new gutters and downpipes.
View gutteringGet a quote for a new roof in Aberdeen
Send your postcode, a photo from the ground and tell us whether you are leaning towards slate or tile. We will check the roof and send a free written quote.