Pitched roofing in Bilston

Before your roof work in Bilston

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 Bilston, building control is provided by City of Wolverhampton Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

If more than half the roof is renovated, loft insulation usually has to be brought up to current standards.
Re-covering more than about a quarter of a pitched roof normally needs building regulations approval or self-certification.
Lead valleys and chimney flashings are common leak points on older roofs in Bilston.

Postcode district: WV14
Planning and building control: City of Wolverhampton Council
From our West Bromwich base: 4 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.

Valley repairs

Valleys, where two roof slopes meet, carry a lot of water and are a common source of leaks. Old lead valleys can split, and mortar-bedded valley tiles can crack. We replace them with new lead to the correct code, or with a pre-formed GRP valley trough, and re-cut and fix the tiles either side.

Pitched roofing prices in Bilston

For a home in Bilston, our guide range is £200–£14,000 depending on size and specification. Full re-roof of a three-bed semi in concrete interlocking tiles, with scaffold: usually £7,500–£11,500.

Guide prices for pitched roofing
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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Bilston address.

Your questions answered

What guarantee comes with a new roof?

The tiles, membrane and other materials come with the manufacturer's guarantee, and the terms for your roof are set out in your quote. You'll also receive the building regulations certificate or completion record for a re-roof, which a buyer's solicitor will ask about when you sell. Keep these with your house documents.

How do I book a survey in Bilston?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your roof work and arrange a time to visit.

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.

Does City of Wolverhampton Council need to approve my roof work?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Bilston is provided by City of Wolverhampton Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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We'll inspect your roof in Bilston, explain what we find and give you a fixed price for the agreed specification.