Before your roof work in Alcester
This kind of work rarely needs planning permission, but it does have to comply with Building Regulations, and some parts must be certified by a registered installer or signed off by building control. In Alcester, building control is provided by Stratford-on-Avon District Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).
- Roofs are stripped in sections and covered each day, so the house isn't left open to the weather.
- If more than half the roof is renovated, loft insulation usually has to be brought up to current standards.
- Bats are protected by law, so work stops if signs of roosting are found in the loft or roof.
- Postcode district
- B49
- Planning and building control
- Stratford-on-Avon District Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 22 miles
Which option fits your home?
Full re-roof
Stripping the old covering and replacing it with new treated battens, breathable membrane and tiles or slates, with dry-fix ridges and verges and new flashings. A re-roof is the time to fix ventilation, upgrade loft insulation and replace damaged timbers. It's usually notified to building control or self-certified by a registered roofer.
Ridge and hip work
Ridge and hip tiles were traditionally bedded in mortar, which cracks and washes out over time. We can re-bed them in mortar with mechanical fixings, or convert to a dry-fix system that clips the tiles down without mortar. Dry-fix needs less maintenance and is now standard on new roofs.
What does your roof work cost in Alcester?
Guide prices start at £200 and run to £14,000 depending on size and specification. Full re-roof of a three-bed semi in concrete interlocking tiles, with scaffold: around £7,500–£11,500.
| Option | Guide price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Roof repairs | £200 – £1,200 | Slipped tiles, leaks and flashings |
| Ridge, valley or chimney work | £700 – £2,500 | Dry-fix ridge, new valley or chimney repairs |
| Full re-roof | £6,500 – £14,000 | Terrace or semi, stripped and re-covered |
Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.
Your questions answered
Repair or replace: how do I know which my roof needs?
A roof usually needs replacing when the problems are widespread rather than local: the old felt has perished, nails have rusted so tiles slip all over, or tiles are flaking and porous. If the issues are in one area, such as a valley, ridge or flashing, a repair is usually enough. We show you photos from the survey so you can see the condition yourself.
Which postcodes in Alcester do you work in?
We cover B49 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Alcester, neighbouring Studley and Stratford-upon-Avon are covered too.
How long does a re-roof take?
A typical semi takes around one to two weeks, including scaffolding, stripping, re-covering and clearing up. Rain and high winds can add days, because we don't strip sections we can't cover safely. Repairs, ridge work and most chimney jobs take a day or two once access is in place.
Will I need permission from the council in Alcester?
You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Alcester is provided by Stratford-on-Avon District Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
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- House renovations in Alcester
- Fencing and gates in Alcester
Spotted a slipped tile or a damp patch? Book a free roof survey in Alcester and you'll get photos plus a written quote.