Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of a new roof depends on several factors: the size and pitch of your roof, the materials you choose, the access required (scaffolding costs can vary), and whether any structural repairs are needed at the same time.

As a rough guide, most full re-roofs on a standard three-bedroom semi in Stockport fall between £7,000 and £18,000, depending on roof area, the material chosen (standard concrete tile at the entry point, clay tile or natural slate in the middle, heritage stone slate at the top) and the condition of the rafters once the old covering is stripped.

Flat roofs on extensions or garages are priced by the square metre: typically £100 to £190 per m² for EPDM rubber and fibreglass, or £300 to £350 per m² for traditional lead. A typical single garage roof works out at roughly £1,500 to £2,850 in the common systems, or £4,500 to £5,250 in lead.

The best way to get an accurate figure is to contact us for a free, no-obligation visit and written quote. We don't charge for quotes and there's no pressure to proceed.

Most roof repairs (replacing broken or slipped tiles, repointing a ridge, or resealing a flashing) cost between £280 and £600 including labour, depending on the scope of work and access required. Simpler jobs like a single slipped slate or a blocked downpipe are often less, while storm damage and larger repairs are quoted on the visit.

We always diagnose the root cause before quoting, so you won't receive a quote for work you don't need. If we find during inspection that a repair isn't cost-effective and a replacement would be better value in the long run, we'll tell you honestly.

Yes, all our quotes are completely free and come with no obligation. We'll arrange a convenient time to visit your property, carry out a thorough inspection, and provide a detailed written quotation. We aim to get quotes back to you the same day or within 24 hours of the visit.

Yes. Whether you want the survey report you already have priced, a roofer's eyes on the roof before you commit, or a fully independent report for a lender, there is a route to suit, and often a cheaper one than a full survey.

Our homebuyer roof surveys guide walks through the options with honest prices for each.

Our written quotations are valid for 30 days from the date of issue. Material prices can fluctuate, particularly for specialist slates and tiles, so we include this as a standard condition. If you're ready to proceed after 30 days, just contact us and we'll confirm whether the price remains the same.

In most cases, yes: a full re-roof or the replacement of more than 25% of a roof covering is notifiable under Building Regulations Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power). This means the work must achieve a certain standard of thermal performance using appropriate insulation and materials.

Because the work is notifiable, it has to be signed off for Building Regulations compliance. As NFRC Competent Person Scheme members we certify the work ourselves and issue your compliance certificate at handover, so you have documented proof for the future with no council application. The full picture, including which jobs the 25% rule catches, is in our Building Regulations guide. On any job you can also add an optional CORC insurance-backed guarantee.

For a like-for-like re-roof (replacing the existing covering with the same or very similar materials) planning permission is generally not required. This falls under permitted development rights.

Planning permission may be required if you are:

• Changing the material significantly (e.g., clay to concrete tiles in a conservation area)
• Altering the roof shape or pitch
• Adding a dormer window or roof extension
• Working on a listed building (listed building consent is required)

We'll advise you on planning requirements during your free visit. If in doubt, your local planning authority can provide a pre-application enquiry service.

CORC stands for the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. As accredited members, we can register your completed project for a CORC insurance-backed guarantee, a certificate that sits alongside our own written workmanship guarantee.

It matters because:

• The guarantee is underwritten by an insurer, so your cover still stands even in the unlikely event the company ceases trading
• It gives you independent, documented reassurance about the standard of the work
• It can reassure buyers and their solicitors when you come to sell the property

We register qualifying work for a CORC guarantee as a matter of course. There is no additional charge.

Daniel Scott Roofing Ltd carries comprehensive cover on all work:

• Public Liability Insurance, £10 million: covers damage to your property or injury to a third party as a result of our work
• Employers' Liability Insurance: a legal requirement covering our employees while they are working on your property

Full copies of our insurance certificates are available on request before any work commences. We would always recommend checking a contractor's insurance before allowing anyone to work on your roof. Our guide to roofing safety and your liability explains why a roofer's cover protects you, not just them.

Yes. Every major project, such as a full re-roof or a flat roof installation, carries our own 10-year workmanship guarantee, with the details confirmed in your written quotation before work begins. On any job you can also add an optional CORC insurance-backed guarantee, which keeps your cover in place even in the unlikely event the company stops trading.

In addition to our workmanship guarantee, the materials we use carry their own manufacturer warranties: EPDM flat roof membranes are guaranteed for up to 20 years and GRP fibreglass for up to 25 years, while clay tiles typically carry a 30-year guarantee and natural slate a lifetime guarantee.

It depends on the cause of the damage. Most buildings insurance policies cover sudden and unforeseen damage, such as storm damage, a fallen tree, or accidental damage. Gradual deterioration, wear and tear, and maintenance issues are generally excluded.

If you need to make an insurance claim, we can provide a full written report of the damage to support your claim and provide emergency temporary weatherproofing where needed. Contact us first so we can advise you before you contact your insurer.

A typical pitched roof replacement on a semi-detached or terraced house takes six to nine working days from scaffold up to skip away, depending on the size of the roof, the materials being used, and weather conditions. Larger detached and complex pitched roofs run 10 to 14 days, and heritage or structural conversions can take two to three weeks.

Flat roof replacements on extensions or garages are usually completed in one to two days. We'll give you a realistic programme of works as part of your written quotation so you know exactly what to expect.

In most cases you don't need to be present throughout. We work from scaffolding and generally do not need access to the interior of your home. However, we ask that someone is available at the start of the job to confirm any final details, and at the end for a walkround and handover.

We will always let you know if we discover anything unexpected mid-job that requires a decision from you.

We never leave a roof open and unprotected overnight or during a rain event. If bad weather is forecast, we use heavy-duty waterproof sheeting to fully protect the roof structure until we can safely resume work. Your home remains weathertight throughout the project.

Our current lead time varies with the season: spring and summer are our busiest periods. For emergency repairs we aim to respond the same day or first thing the next working day. For planned work such as re-roofing, typical lead times are two to six weeks from quotation acceptance, depending on the time of year and the scope of work involved.

We'll always give you a realistic start date at the time of quoting so you can plan accordingly.