Pitched roofing in Castle Vale

Planning your roof work in Castle Vale

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 Castle Vale, building control is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Lead valleys and chimney flashings are common leak points on older roofs in Castle Vale.
Dry-fix ridge systems avoid the cracked mortar that causes many ridge leaks.
Changing to a different-looking tile in a conservation area may need planning consent.

Postcode district: B35
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 9 miles

Choices to weigh up in Castle Vale

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.

Roof repairs

Replacing broken or slipped tiles, re-fixing loose verges, renewing lead flashings and tracing leaks. Repairs suit roofs that are mostly sound, with problems in one area. We use matching tiles where they're still made or reclaimed ones where they aren't, and we'll tell you honestly if repairs won't last.

Pitched roofing prices in Castle Vale

Prices in Castle Vale match the rest of our area: £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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Pitched roofing in Castle Vale: common questions

Will my house be exposed to the rain during a re-roof?

No. We strip and re-cover the roof in sections, and each area is covered with new membrane before the end of the day. If heavy rain is forecast, we hold off stripping. There will be noise and some dust in the loft, so it's worth moving anything valuable stored up there.

How do I book a survey in Castle Vale?

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.

What should I do before the roofers arrive?

Clear the loft of valuables or cover them with dust sheets, and move cars from the drive if the scaffold or skip needs the space. Let your neighbours know about the scaffold, especially on a shared drive or terrace. If you have solar panels, satellite dishes or aerials on the roof, tell us at survey so we can plan for them.

Will I need permission from the council in Castle Vale?

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

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If water is coming in now, call 0800 088 6248 and tell us it's a leak at your home in Castle Vale.