Full roof replacements across Canterbury and East Kent. Plain clay tile, concrete interlocking and Welsh slate. Conservation area experience. 10-year written guarantee.
A full roof replacement in Canterbury costs £4,500–£16,000 depending on size, tile type and access. We re-roof in clay tile, concrete or Welsh slate with a 10-year written guarantee and free survey. Conservation area and listed building work handled. Call 0122 763 4920 for a free quote.
A re-roof is the right call when the covering is failing across the board, not in one spot. On Canterbury’s ageing stock the tell-tales are widespread slippage and repeated leaks in different places.
When it is not the answer: If only one slope or area has failed and the rest is sound, a partial re-roof or repair is the honest, cheaper answer — we will tell you so. Read the full guide.
We check the timber, the covering and the detailing, and confirm whether conservation consent applies.
Fixed price covering strip, membrane, battens, tiles, lead and waste — no hidden extras.
Scaffold arranged and a firm start date given, weather permitting.
Old covering off, new breathable membrane and battens, new tiles, ridge, verge and leadwork.
Site cleared, roof shown to you, 10-year guarantee handed over.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| 3-bed semi re-roof | 5–8 days |
| Large detached / complex period roof | 2–3 weeks |
| Single slope | 2–4 days |
Prolonged rain or high wind extends timings; we sheet the roof overnight and never leave it exposed.
A full re-roof needs scaffold; on tight Canterbury streets we plan lorry access and pavement licences in advance. Scaffold is specified for: every full re-roof — it is standard and itemised in the quote - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Canterbury’s medieval core and the Victorian terraces off Wincheap and St Dunstan’s often mean tight frontages, shared rear access and conservation-street constraints, so scaffold and skip placement take planning. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Canterbury City Council; allow a few working days on streets like Palace Street, Burgate, St Dunstan’s Street where space is tight.
No obligation · Itemised quotation · Conservation area specialists
Canterbury's housing stock demands a broad range of re-roofing expertise. Period properties in the conservation area require a working knowledge of Kentish plain clay tile — its sizing tolerances, bedding methods and the planning conditions that govern its use. Getting this wrong means an enforcement notice; getting it right means a sympathetic repair that will last another 60 years.
At the other end of the spectrum, the large post-war and 1960s estates in Barton and Rough Common are now generating significant re-roof volume as nail sickness takes hold across their concrete interlocking tiles. These are straightforward jobs in terms of materials, but they require efficient scaffolding, waste management and project co-ordination to keep costs reasonable for homeowners on a budget.
Full scaffold erection, strip of existing covering and disposal, inspection of felt underlay and structural timbers with any replacement required, installation of new breathable membrane, batten replacement, full retiling, ridge re-bedding, lead and flashing renewal, and guttering inspection. We leave the site clean and remove all waste.
“Full re-roof on our 1930s detached on London Road. They matched the clay tiles we wanted, scaffolded Monday, stripped Tuesday, tiled by Thursday. Incredibly tidy team. Highly recommend.”
“Nail sickness had got to about 40% of our concrete tiles. Canterbury Roofing were honest that repair was not viable long-term and gave us a fair price for a full replacement. No regrets.”
“Re-roofed our Victorian terrace with matched plain clay tiles. Had quotes from four companies — these were the only ones who properly understood the conservation area constraints. Right choice.”
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bed terrace, concrete | £4,500–£7,000 | Strip & full rebuild |
| 3-bed semi, concrete | £5,500–£9,500 | Membrane, battens, tiles |
| 3-bed semi, clay | £8,000–£13,000 | Matched clay peg tile |
| 4-bed detached | £9,000–£18,000 | By size and material |
| Listed / conservation | £16,000+ | Per specification |
Worked example: A Victorian terrace off Wincheap re-roofed in matched clay with new lead valleys and shared-access scaffold: about £11,500.
Staged payments on re-roofs — nothing up front before materials are on site. Itemised VAT invoice.
Covering CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4 and surrounding postcodes.
The complete new roof carries a 10-year workmanship guarantee, with 25–50 year manufacturer warranties on the tiles and membrane on top.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
A skip and scaffold for a week or two, and some noise during the strip — you do not need to be home for external work, just power and access agreed. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
Re-roofs run through most of the year; we watch the forecast and stage the strip so the roof is never open to bad weather overnight. The Stour valley holds humidity, so drying times lengthen in autumn and moss returns fast on north-facing and tree-shaded roofs.
A typical 3-bedroom Victorian semi in Canterbury with Kentish plain clay tiles costs between £6,000 and £10,000 to re-roof, depending on roof area, tile specification and access. Modern concrete tile replacements on post-war stock in Barton or Rough Common typically run £4,500–£8,000. Conservation area properties requiring plain clay tile can be at the higher end due to material costs. We provide detailed, itemised quotes so you know exactly what you are paying for.
A standard 3-bed property takes 4–7 working days from strip-off to completion. Larger properties, those with multiple hips or valleys, or conservation area properties requiring matched plain clay tile sourcing may take longer. We give a firm timeline in the quote and keep you updated daily.
In most cases, no — replacing a roof with the same or equivalent materials is permitted development. However, properties within Canterbury's conservation areas, listed buildings, and some properties in Article 4 direction areas may need prior approval or listed building consent before the roof covering is changed. We will advise you on this as part of the survey.
We work with Kentish plain clay tile (sourced from specialist suppliers for conservation area matching), modern clay interlocking tile, concrete interlocking tile, Welsh natural slate, and synthetic slate. We recommend materials based on your property's era, location, planning position and budget, and always explain the trade-offs honestly.
Yes. Every full roof replacement we carry out in Canterbury comes with a written 10-year workmanship guarantee. This covers labour and fixing. Most tile manufacturers also provide their own product guarantee on new materials, which we register in your name at completion.
Yes — we cover the surrounding towns and villages across East Kent:
No call-out fees. No obligation. An honest quote from a local Canterbury roofer who turns up when they say they will.
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How much does a new roof cost in Canterbury? See our detailed new roof cost guide. For listed and conservation properties, see heritage roofing.