Pitched roofing in Dorridge

Planning your roof work in Dorridge

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 Dorridge, building control is provided by Solihull Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

A new covering that's 15% or more heavier than the old one needs the roof structure checking.
Roofs are stripped in sections and covered each day, so the house isn't left open to the weather.
Changing to a different-looking tile in a conservation area may need planning consent.

Postcode district: B93
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 14 miles

Choices to weigh up in Dorridge

Chimney work

Repointing brickwork, renewing the cement flaunching around the pots, fitting cowls or caps, and replacing the lead flashings where the stack meets the roof. If a chimney is no longer used, removing it below the roofline may be an option, though that involves structural checks and, on shared stacks, your neighbour.

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.

Guide prices for Dorridge

Expect to budget between £200 and £14,000 depending on size and specification in Dorridge. Full re-roof of a three-bed semi in concrete interlocking tiles, with scaffold: typically £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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Pitched roofing in Dorridge: 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 Dorridge?

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.

Who approves pitched roofing in Dorridge?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Dorridge is provided by Solihull 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 Dorridge, explain what we find and give you a fixed price for the agreed specification.