Roofing costs in Portishead: what drives the price
We do not publish a price list, because two roofs that look alike from the street can cost very different amounts to fix. Here is what actually moves the price.
Why there is no price list here
Any honest roofer will tell you the same thing: the price depends on what is wrong, how big the roof is, what it is covered in and how we get to it. Portishead’s mix makes that especially true. A bungalow on the Lake Grounds, a split-level house on Raleigh Rise that is single-storey at the front and three or four levels at the back, and a Georgian terrace on Woodhill Road are three very different jobs even for the same fault.
What we can do is explain the factors, so a written quote makes sense when you get it, and so you can compare quotes on a like-for-like basis.
What moves the price
Access and height
Scaffold is often the single biggest variable. Hillside houses that drop several storeys downslope, three-storey Victorian villas and the Marina’s taller blocks all need more of it than a two-storey semi on level ground.
Size and complexity
A plain gable roof is quicker than one with hips, valleys, dormers and bays. Each junction adds lead, cutting and time.
The covering
Natural slate costs more to buy and lay than concrete tile. Reclaimed slate to match an older roof varies with availability.
What we find underneath
Rotten battens, perished felt or damaged rafters only show once the covering is lifted. We price these separately and show you photos before doing them.
Chimneys and leadwork
Rebuilding a stack, renewing flashings or relining valleys adds materials and skilled time.
Conservation and listing
Where consent is needed or specific materials are required, there can be extra time and cost. We flag this at the quote stage.
How to compare like with like
Check what is included
Is scaffold included? Skip hire? New membrane and battens, or just the tiles? Leadwork? A cheaper quote often leaves things out.
Ask about the guarantee
Is it written? Does it cover materials as well as labour? Ours is a 20 year written guarantee covering both. See our guarantee.
Be wary of the pavement quote
A price given without anyone going up to look is a guess. Ours come after an inspection.
Ask what happens if more is found
A good quote explains how extra work will be handled before it happens.
Cost questions
Is the quote free?
Yes. The visit and the written quote are free and there is no obligation.
Do you ask for a deposit?
We will explain payment terms clearly on the written quote before you agree to anything.
Will the price change once you start?
Not for the work quoted. If we find something hidden, such as rotten timbers, you will see photos and a separate price before we carry it out.
Can you give me a rough figure over the phone?
We can give you an idea of what kind of job it is likely to be. A figure you can rely on needs a visit.
Want an actual price for your roof?
Free visit and a written, itemised quote.