We install new roofs on extensions, new-build properties, and outbuildings throughout Lowestoft and coastal Suffolk. Every installation is planned and priced properly upfront, using materials suited to the local coastal environment.
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What's involved
New Roof Installations in Lowestoft
A new roof installation is needed when you're building an extension, adding a garden room or outbuilding, or constructing a new property. It's also the right option for any existing roof where the structure, battens, and felt have all deteriorated together and a piecemeal repair approach no longer makes sense.
New installations in Lowestoft typically involve stripping any existing covering, inspecting and where necessary repairing or replacing the rafter structure and any compromised decking, fitting new breathable roofing felt, and then battening and laying the chosen tile or slate. We work with concrete interlocking tiles, clay plain tiles, natural slate, and fibre cement slate — the right choice depends on your roof pitch, planning constraints, and budget. For Lowestoft properties near the seafront or in conservation areas, we're familiar with the requirements and can advise accordingly.
A properly installed roof requires correct batten gauge, accurate hip and ridge cutting, well-dressed flashing at all abutments, and properly ventilated eaves and ridge. These details determine whether a roof performs for 30 years or starts causing problems within five.
We carry out a site visit to measure and assess the roof before pricing. You receive a detailed written quotation broken down by material and labour, and we agree a start date before any deposit changes hands. Scaffold is arranged and managed by us. Installation timelines vary — a single-storey extension roof typically takes two to three days, while a full detached house roof takes four to seven days depending on size and specification. We handle building control notification where required.
A new roof installation on a typical Lowestoft semi-detached house costs between £6,000 and £12,000 fully installed, depending on roof area, tile choice, and whether any structural work is needed.
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Emergency roof repair?
Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge — we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
Most standard roof repairs in Lowestoft fall between £150 and £600. Replacing a handful of broken tiles is at the lower end, while re-bedding a full ridge line or replacing valley lead work sits at the higher end. We provide a written quote after inspection so there are no surprises.
A new roof on a typical Lowestoft semi-detached house costs between £6,000 and £12,000, fully installed including scaffold and materials. An extension or single-garage roof starts from around £1,500–£3,000. We provide a fully itemised written quote after measuring up on site.
If more than 20–25% of your tiles are cracked, slipped, or porous, the underfelt is visibly breaking down, or you've had repeated leaks in different areas over the past few years, replacement is usually more cost-effective. We'll give you an honest assessment during a free survey — we won't recommend replacement if repairs will genuinely do the job.
GRP fibreglass flat roofing in Lowestoft typically costs £70–£110 per square metre fully installed. EPDM rubber membrane sits at £60–£90 per square metre. A typical 20m² rear extension roof would cost roughly £1,400–£2,200 depending on the system chosen and any decking repairs needed.
A full replacement on a Lowestoft semi-detached house typically costs £900–£2,000 for uPVC fascias, soffits, and guttering. Detached properties or those with more complex rooflines will be at the higher end. We provide a free written quote after measuring around the property.
Chimney repointing and lead flashing replacement in Lowestoft typically costs £400–£1,200 depending on access, stack height, and extent of work. Replacing flaunching and a chimney pot can add £150–£350. We always provide a written quote before starting, and the price includes scaffold where required.
We aim to be on site within three to four hours for emergency call-outs across Lowestoft and the immediate surrounding area. We're available seven days a week including bank holidays. Call our emergency line directly rather than submitting an online enquiry for the fastest response.
For non-emergency leaks we typically carry out an inspection within 24–48 hours and can usually complete the repair on the same visit or return within a few days. If you have active water ingress causing damage inside your home, call us and we'll treat it as an emergency call-out.
