Before your roof work in Edgbaston
Work like this in Edgbaston rarely needs planning permission, but parts of the job must meet Building Regulations — certified electrical work, ventilation or energy-efficiency standards, for example. Your quote shows how each part is signed off. If planning does come into it, say for a listed building, Birmingham City Council is the authority.
- Dry-fix ridge systems avoid the cracked mortar that causes many ridge leaks.
- 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 Edgbaston.
- Postcode district
- B15
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 5 miles
Which options suit homes in Edgbaston?
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.
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.
Guide prices for Edgbaston
Expect to budget between £200 and £14,000 depending on size and specification in Edgbaston. Full re-roof of a three-bed semi in concrete interlocking tiles, with scaffold: typically £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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.
Your questions answered
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.
Which postcodes in Edgbaston do you work in?
We cover B15 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Edgbaston, neighbouring Harborne and Moseley are covered too.
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.
Does Birmingham City Council need to approve my roof work?
You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Edgbaston 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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Spotted a slipped tile or a damp patch? Book a free roof survey in Edgbaston and you'll get photos plus a written quote.