A Re roof is when all the tiles are replaced with new tiles that match the exsisting surroundings and adjoining neigbours. (this picture is a great example of a good re roof compared to the adjoining roofs)

When having the loft converted it is usually a good time to consider having a re roof, especially if the old tiles are on their final years. Whilst the scaffolding is up and the tiler is already on site, it is really worth paying the extra even though the loft is costing you alot already, to stretch to pay for something that needs doing will never be something you will live to regret. The last thing you will want is to not go ahead with the re roof and in 1 or 2 years time have to pay 3,4 or 5 times the amount you were quoted when the loft was being done. Especially if water damage has ruined your new bedroom and after ringing the builder or loft company you find out they wont pay out on your guarentee because you were advised to have a re roof at the time of build. This is where the costs may get a bit nasty.

HOWEVER always get at least two opinions about a re roof, and even two quotes would be a good idea…

Your builder however nice he is could be telling a few porkies about the roof so do be careful, and dont waste money on a job that doesn’t need doing.

Cost’s for re roof on a standard mid terrace house at 5m wide, if you deal direct with the roofer could cost you around £1500 to £1700 to tile and battern the front slope. The rear slope is normally included in the price of the conversion but make sure before going ahead.

 This picture just shows what a house will look like if corners are cut. You can see that the builder has just changed the tiles that have shattered when installing the new Velux’s. For the sake of £800 (approx) the front of this house could be looking brand new and possibly the best on the street. Instead it now looks the worst… 

Here are a few roof’s that have had lofts done but didn’t need re roofs so i thought you could compare the quality of your tiles to these pictures, and make you own mind up on needing a re roof. PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVISE ON THIS MATTER.

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