Pitched roofing in Dudley

Planning your roof work in Dudley

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 Dudley, building control is provided by Dudley 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.
Lead valleys and chimney flashings are common leak points on older roofs in Dudley.

Postcode district: DY1
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 4 miles to the centre

Options to consider in Dudley

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.

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.

What does your roof work cost in Dudley?

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.

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 Dudley address.

Pitched roofing in Dudley: 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.

Do you cover the whole of Dudley?

Yes — we cover Dudley from our West Bromwich base, including Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Walsall. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

How much does a new roof cost on a semi-detached house?

A full re-roof on a typical three-bed semi in concrete interlocking tiles usually costs around £7,500–£11,500 in the West Midlands, including scaffolding, strip-out, new battens, membrane, tiles and dry-fix ridges. Clay tiles or natural slate cost more. Rotten timbers, chimney work and insulation upgrades are priced as separate lines once we've seen the roof.

Does Dudley Council need to approve my roof work?

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