Pitched roofing in Sheldon

Planning your roof work in Sheldon

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 Sheldon, building control is provided by Birmingham City 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.
Re-covering more than about a quarter of a pitched roof normally needs building regulations approval or self-certification.
Roofs are stripped in sections and covered each day, so the house isn't left open to the weather.

Postcode district: B26
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Choices to weigh up in Sheldon

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.

Valley repairs

Valleys, where two roof slopes meet, carry a lot of water and are a common source of leaks. Old lead valleys can split, and mortar-bedded valley tiles can crack. We replace them with new lead to the correct code, or with a pre-formed GRP valley trough, and re-cut and fix the tiles either side.

Pitched roofing prices in Sheldon

Expect to budget between £200 and £14,000 depending on size and specification in Sheldon. 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Before you book in Sheldon

Repair or replace: how do I know which my roof needs?

A roof usually needs replacing when the problems are widespread rather than local: the old felt has perished, nails have rusted so tiles slip all over, or tiles are flaking and porous. If the issues are in one area, such as a valley, ridge or flashing, a repair is usually enough. We show you photos from the survey so you can see the condition yourself.

How do I book a survey in Sheldon?

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Sheldon?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Sheldon 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 Sheldon.