How much will a replacement roof cost?
Are you looking to replace the roof on your property? Obviously, this is a significant project to undertake but what is the going rate for this type of work?
If your roof is beyond repair, then one of the first things you will want to know is how much it will cost to replace. To help give you some guidance, we’ve created the following article outlining roughly what you can expect to pay for a new roof.
What does the average roof cost?
Naturally, this figure will vary drastically depending on how big your home is, the size of your roof and what materials your replacement will be made of but, as it stands, the average cost for a replacement tiled roof in the UK is just under £5000.
But where does this number come from?
Labour
Again, this figure will vary depending on who you hire, but the average cost of a labourer and a roofer is around £250 - £300 a day. Although you may be able to find people who will do the job cheaper, we always recommend that the company you choose are experienced and have a good reputation. Remember that if someone is doing the job ‘on the side’ then most likely the materials will be inferior or even stolen from their company place of work. Also you really do not stand anywhere with a guarantee for a job done ‘on the cheap’.
Picking a cheaper roofer might save you money initially but if the job isn’t completed to the correct standard, it can cost you much more in repairs in the long run. ‘Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten’.
Scaffolding
In many cases, scaffolding is an unavoidable expense for your roofing replacement process. Again, the cost for this depends on the size of your property but will generally cost around £800-£900 for a 3-bed semi-detached house.
Materials
The materials you use can have a moderate impact on your total re-roofing spend. For example, the total cost of a roof replacement using plain tiles will cost between £8,000 - £12,000 for a four-bedroom semi-detached house, whereas the same replacement using slate will cost between £7,000 - £10,000. It’s also important to remember that whatever materials you use, smaller tiles will take much more time to install, and therefore cost more in terms of labour costs.
Skip hire
Another thing that you may not initially think of when considering your roof replacement spend is the cost of hiring a skip. The average cost for a 6-yard skip is £184, and the price of an 8-yard skip is around £216.
Extras
As you’d imagine, any extras that you include in your roof replacement will increase the cost of your total bill. This can include things such as new guttering, repointing a chimney, installing roof tile vents and roof windows etc. The extras you need will depend on your property but the roofing company you choose will be able to advise you on the extras that it is worthwhile to invest in and how much these will cost.
Need more help? For expert help and advice or for a more accurate quote for your roof replacement speak to our friendly team today
How To Prepare for Heavy Rain
For the past few weeks in Yorkshire we have been experiencing come quite interesting weather and by interesting we mean it has been raining, a lot. This extra, unexpected downfall will have placed an incredible amount of strain on your home or commercial property. Out of all the parts that make up your home, the roof will have taken the biggest beating.
Thankfully, there are a couple of things you can do to your roof to make sure that it can withstand this abuse:
1. Clean your gutters! This is good advice for general roof maintenance, but it becomes doubly important when we are experiencing turbulent weather like we are now. The purpose of gutters is to catch and control water as soon as possible, and guide it to the rain drains under our streets. When the gutters are blocked or damaged water will simply pour out and spill where it should not. Water, when uncontrolled can be extremely damaging.
2. Repair any small issues. Small issues, such as a loose or missing tile, may be able to withstand every day weather, but as soon as things get more extreme they quickly become a burden, and will quite easily snowball into something much more dramatic. Thankfully, as roofs are quite uniform in nature these kinds of issues are easy to spot. Simply stand across the street and look at your roof, if something is out of place then it should be quite clear.
3. Make sure your roof is clear. Any sort of debris on your roof will inhibit its proper function. Water will not drain as fast and your roof will be under extra burden. This is even more of an issue if you have vegetation, such as moss, on your roof. In this case the roof is already under strain from the added weight of the moss, then saturate it with water and the stress will be even greater.
If you are experiencing any of the above issues and are worried your roof will not be able to withstand the coming weather then just call DPR. We have been repairing and replacing roofs in Leeds and the surrounding areas, as well as Yorkshire as whole for nearly 3 decades and can help with any of the above issues and much more. To find out how just call us on 0113 335 0043.
4 Common Problems With Roofs
As roofs get older and more exposed to the elements they can become susceptible to a number of different issues. Here are four of the most common problems that can occur. If you are not sure about the cause or don’t feel confident carrying out any repairs yourself it’s best to contact a professional roofing company, such as DPR.
Are New Builds Up To Scratch?
DPR Roofing provides roofing services to both commercial and domestic clients across the entirety of Yorkshire. We have worked on thousands of roofs in our 28 years of service, and have been in operation so long we have started to spot small patterns emerging.
One area of roofing which straddles both the commercial and domestic sectors is new build housing. Currently there is a housing shortage in the UK, and a few schemes running to help people buy their first home. Combined, they are leading to a surge in new house builds all over the country.
While new homes are fantastic, as is people getting on to the property ladder, this surge is undoubtedly coming with a few problems.
In the rush to get homes built, and ultimately create a higher turnover and profit, corners are being cut.
In recent surveys carried out it was found that more than half of people who have bought new builds have experienced problems. One survey found that a quarter of those people had over 16 separate issues with their new home.
And these issues are not small, tilting gardens, leaking roofs, missing windows and flooding garages are amongst the issues reported.
As well as a desire for increasing profits, a lack of regulation is thought to be a major part of the issue. In some strange loophole, new house buyers have fewer rights than you would from your weekly shop. The Consumer Rights Directive, which enshrines the rights of customers, does not cover property. If any issues develop residents have to rely on a 10-year warranty insured by the NHBC or another approved warranty provider.
But in a huge number of cases, when residents complain to their home builder, their calls are simply not answered. Some people have taken matters into their own hands and have physically protested outside of the sales offices of some home builders.
So what can you do about it? Organisations such as The Federation of Master Builders are voluntary, but hold their members to the highest of standards. By using builders, or house builders, who are a member of such organisations you can be assured that they are amongst the best at what they do.
You can also:
· Research the developer online before you buy to check for negative feedback.
· Question purchasers who have moved in to completed phases of a development about their experience.
· Check which warranty provider the developer is registered with and read its consumer code.
· Ask an independent snagging company to inspect the house for flaws before completion. However, developers aren’t obliged to allow you to enter the property before the legal completion date and many don’t.
· Ensure your home and contents policy includes protection in case you have to take a developer to court.
· Appoint a solicitor early to advise on contracts such as a cancellation clause if the builder does not complete by a specified date.
· Avoid buying in June or December. Developers may cut corners to get the money before their half-yearly accounts.
· Watch out for defects that might only become evident after several weeks.
· List any defects and report them in writing as soon as possible. Non-structural defects must be reported within two years.
When working with DPR you can be assured that our work is amongst the best available. Not only does our 28 years, and positive testimonials prove this, but so does our memberships and accreditations which can be seen here.
To find out more about our services just call us on 0113 335 0043.
Slate Replacement and Gutter Clearance
DPR recently took a call from a concerned resident of Pontefract as they had noticed a slate on their roof was missing and their gutter didn’t seem to be working as it should.
We inspected the site as soon as we could after the phone call and confirmed the client’s suspicions. We could see a couple of clear points where there was a missing tile and a large section of the gutter was blocked with debris, which would stop water being removed properly.
Therefore we arranged a time for our engineers to return and carry out the necessary work.
Not long after our team arrived and erected some basic scaffolding so they could safely access the broken tiles. We removed any lingering slates pieces and made sure the underlying structure was sound before filling the gaps with new slates.
We then turned our attention to the gutters and cleared all the debris out of them. A relatively simple job we checked it after to make sure everything was functioning as it should before cleaning up and leaving the site.
This is the perfect example of tackling an issue before it gets too big. If the broken tiles had been left any longer than it is very conceivable that the roof would have eventually developed a greater issue, such as a leak. And a similar train of thought could be applied to the gutter. When uncontrolled, water can be very damaging. Blocked gutters prevent the water running where it should.
Thankfully, this was not the case this time, and the client’s roof should operate perfectly for the foreseeable future.
To find out how DPR can help you just call us on 0113 335 0043.
Commercial Roofing in Leeds
DPR Roofing have been in business for over 28 years. This longevity is down to a few things, but first and foremost is our dedication to our clients, no matter how big or small. We have provided our roofing services to commercial clients in the Leeds area since we began, and they still make up a huge part of our client base.
We supply a complete range of roofing services to all our commercial clients in Leeds. This includes, but is not limited to:
· Fascias & Soffits
· Felt & Asphalt Roofing
· Flat Rooing
· General Commercial Roof Repairs
· Glazing Bars Repairs
· Guttering, Gutter Clearing & Gutter Linings
· Lead Work
· Pipe & Duct Work
· Pointing
· Roof Light Replacement
· Roof Sheet Replacement
· Roof Tiling
· Single Ply Roofs
· Slating / Slate Roofing
When you pick up the phone to us our first step is to always come out and survey the site ourselves. By doing so we can properly assess what the issue is, why it occurred and what work needs carrying out to remedy it. After this we will give you a time frame and an estimate of costs.
The initial survey is vital, as without it chances are the issue will not be resolved. If a survey is not carried out then issues may be sorted in the short term, but it will very much be a bandage, rather than a cure.
As a commercial property owner, your roof is vital to the wellbeing of your business. If your roof develops an issue that goes unchecked the results will be disastrous. That small leak could lead to a large damp problem, and those loose tiles could lead to a hole in your roof the next time the wind picks up.
Either of these very likely circumstances would be enough to halt operations, thus costing you time and money.
If you would to do everything you can to prevent this from happening, DPR offer a maintenance service in which we come to your property at regular intervals to inspect and carry out basic maintenance work to keep your roof operating as it should.
To find out more about our commercial roofing services just call us on 0113 335 0043.
Construction Industry Growth Slows
In recent news we spoke about how growth in the construction industry is doing well, mainly being propped up by residential housing builds. But latest reports show that the growth of the construction industry is beginning to slow.
The cause of this is thought to be the uncertainty of Brexit.
Output is expected to drop due to a struggling economy, falling wages and increased expenditure. The latest figures for 2018 have been revised down from 1.2% growth to 0.7% growth, which is the slowest in 6 years.
However, since the Grenfell disaster there has been a sharp increase in output with £6.9billion being put into public housing repair, maintenance and improvements. And over the next two years the expected growth drivers are thought to be infrastructure and private housebuilding. Large scale projects such as HS2 and Thames Tideway Tunnel are predicted to offset the sharp decrease in commercial and industrial work.
On that note, the majority of the growth in construction in 2018 is expected to be propped up mainly by private house building. However, this sector is largely reliant on help-to-buy loans, which are running until 2021. But, unfortunately, even these growth figures have been downwardly revised due to the uncertainty that Brexit is providing.
Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association said: “Construction firms are still reporting that activity remains high and there are still lots of cranes around. But there are clear signs that construction output is slowing and that next year, in particular, will be difficult for the industry.
“Prospects for construction have been adversely affected by slowing UK economic growth and falling real wages on one side and sharp rising costs on the other. A fall in new investment, especially where it is large international investment looking for a long-term rate of return, is forecast to lead to declines in the commercial and industrial sectors.”
DPR provide domestic and commercial roofing services to homes and businesses across Yorkshire. To find out more simply call us on 0113 335 0043.
Campaign Launched to Save Summer
Specialist construction site security firm, VPS Site Security have launched a social media campaign aimed at stopping people, mainly young people, from getting hurt on derelict buildings and construction sites this summer.
Now the summer holidays are here children have got more time on their hands and a huge number will head outside to play. Amongst many other places kids will probably find their way onto construction sites and derelict buildings. However, these sites are typically extremely dangerous. Far more dangerous than most people realise.
In July, even though the holidays have only just started, one 14 year old boy has already lost his life when he fell through the roof of a derelict factory.
Using the hashtag #DontGoofOnTheRoof they aim to create awareness about just how dangerous these places are, and that they are far from suitable for young people to play on.
The campaign is not purely aimed at young people, it also serves as a reminder to tradesmen that the work they carry out on a day to day basis is extremely dangerous. Health and safety laws are in place for a reason: to make sure everyone goes home at the end of the day.
Working at height the team at DPR are constantly aware of the danger our team is in, which is why we work hard to make sure that our team is as safe as possible. This means that we have accrued a number of qualifications and accreditations in health and safety.
Something that site managers often forget is that their duty of care doesn’t just apply to the team of staff on the site, but also to trespassers. Though they are certainly unwanted, they are a reality and we must account for their presence.
DPR provide roofing services to both domestic and commercial clients in the Yorkshire area. to find out more just call us on 0113 335 0043.
Roof Maintenance Services
There are three things that are integral to ensure a long and healthy roof, that can operate without leaking or malfunctioning. These are: correct installation, high quality repairs and, most importantly, proper maintenance.
Without proper maintenance your roof will simply not function as it should. Water will flow where it should not and unexpected stresses will be put on it. This means that it is more liable to develop faults, and may ultimately fail when put under heavy burden (such as during a storm).
At DPR we have been providing a complete range of roofing services for over 28 years. When we speak to clients who have suffered due to poor roof maintenance we usually hear two reasons why their roof has been neglected. The first is a lack of time; they simply feel they don’t have time to carry out any work. The second is lack of knowledge; they do not know what they are meant to do, or how they are supposed to go about doing it.
Both are reasonable. And there is one very simple solution to this problem: outsource the work to a reputable dealer, like DPR Roofing.
As we mentioned, we have over 28 years experience, and in this time have learned what a roof really needs to function properly. This means that we can tailor our roofing maintenance services to make sure that they actually work, and you reap a real benefit from them. The services we offer include:
· Gutter clearing
· Periodic inspections on flat roofs and tiles roofing buildings
· High level inspections
· Digital imagery
But before all this starts we will always meet with you can carry out an initial survey of the roof. By doing so we can properly assess what you need and tailor our services accordingly.
If you need roof maintenance services then just call DPR on 0113 335 0043 to see how we can help.
Domestic Roofing Services
At DPR Roofing we often speak about the commercial roofing services we provide. We have provided a comprehensive range of roofing services since we began over 28 years ago. During this time we have worked on countless roofs and carried out an untold amount of repairs.
However, this is far from all we do. DPR also offer a full range of domestic roofing services, and in our 28 years have worked on thousands of homes.
The roofing services we provide include:
New Roofs
Domestic Roofing Specialists
Roof Repairs
Roof Surveys (Close up digital imagery)
Flat Roofs (Repair and New) of all types
Liquid coatings to flat roofs in high quality polymers
Leadwork (Flashings, valleys etc)
Owner/operators of powered access platforms (High Reach – cherry picker)
Chimneys – repairs – removal - repointing
Gutters renewed – repaired - resealed
In the first instance we will always visit the site to carry out a comprehensive survey. By doing so we can properly ascertain what work needs carrying out. It also enables us to give a more accurate figure on cost. Then we will agree on a date and time to carry out the work. Once that date comes round one of our experienced and fully qualified teams will come and carry out the work, weather permitting.
As well as thousands of satisfied clients, DPR can supply plenty of testimonials which speak to the quality of the work and the service we provide. We can also provide proof of our working standards through our qualifications and accreditations.
We carry a number of accreditations, which includes health and safety qualifications like SAFECONTRACTOR, as well as being members of the federation of master builders (FMB), the Property Care Association (PCA) and Trustmark (Government endorsed standards).
To find out more about our domestic roofing services just call us on 0113 335 0043 today to see how we can help you.