Pitched roofing in Shirley

Before your roof work in Shirley

Work like this in Shirley 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, Solihull Council is the authority.

Bats are protected by law, so work stops if signs of roosting are found in the loft or roof.
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: B90
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Choices to weigh up in Shirley

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.

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.

What does your roof work cost in Shirley?

For a home in Shirley, our guide range is £200–£14,000 depending on size and specification. Full re-roof of a three-bed semi in concrete interlocking tiles, with scaffold: usually £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 Shirley: common questions

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.

Do you cover Shirley?

Yes. Shirley (B90) is about 10 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

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 Shirley?

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