Planning your roof work in Selly Oak
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 Selly Oak, building control is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).
- Bats are protected by law, so work stops if signs of roosting are found in the loft or roof.
- Dry-fix ridge systems avoid the cracked mortar that causes many ridge leaks.
- A new covering that's 15% or more heavier than the old one needs the roof structure checking.
- Postcode district
- B29
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 6 miles
Choices to weigh up in Selly Oak
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 Selly Oak
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.
| 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.
Questions about pitched roofing in Selly Oak
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 Selly Oak?
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.
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.
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 Selly Oak 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 Selly Oak.