New Roofs & Full Roof Replacements

A new roof or a full replacement is the biggest job most homeowners will ever have done to their house, so it pays to know what's involved before scaffolding goes up. Whether it's a new build in Rugby or a tired 1930s roof in Coventry that's had one repair too many, the job starts the same way, with a proper look at the timbers underneath the covering.

On a re-roof we strip everything back to the rafters, check the purlins and timbers for rot or sagging, and replace anything that's not sound before a single tile goes back on. It's the only way to know the new covering has something solid to sit on. Skipping this step is how roofs fail again within a few years.

Once the structure is sound we fit a new breathable membrane, treated battens at the correct gauge for the tile or slate you're using, and felt support trays at the eaves where needed. This is also the point where we'd upgrade ventilation, fit soffit vents or address any cold roof issues while everything is open and accessible.

Covering choice depends on what suits the property and your budget, from concrete interlocking tiles through to clay plain tiles or natural slate. We'll talk you through the options on the free quote visit rather than pushing one option, because the right roof for a Victorian terrace in Leamington Spa isn't always right for a 1980s semi in Nuneaton.

Scaffolding is unavoidable for a full re-roof and we build the cost into the quote so there are no surprises later. Larger jobs, extensions or anything that changes the roof shape may need building control sign off, and we'll flag that at the survey stage so you know where you stand before work starts.

A re-roof usually beats another patch repair once you're chasing leaks in more than one spot, when the felt underneath has gone brittle, or when tiles are slipping across large areas rather than in one place. If a survey shows the timbers and membrane are still sound, we'll say so and recommend a repair instead, because a full re-roof isn't always the answer.

Timescales depend on roof size and weather, and we'll give you a realistic window at the quote stage covering Coventry, Solihull, Warwick, Kenilworth and the surrounding towns. We're fully insured for public liability throughout, and every guarantee is confirmed in writing alongside the quote so you've got it on paper.