- Guide price
- £15,550–£27,200
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement roofs
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
Herefordshire at a glance
- Largest towns
- Hereford
- Postcode areas
- HR
- Building control
- Herefordshire Council
- Neighbouring areas
- Worcestershire · Gloucestershire · Bristol · West Midlands
- Guide price region
- West Midlands (baseline rates)
How much does a block or HMO roof cost in Herefordshire?
Guide prices including VAT at West Midlands rates. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block of flats (150 m²), felt + insulation + scaffold | £15,550–£27,200 |
| Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation | £13,250–£21,800 |
Which flat roofs are common in Herefordshire?
Flat roofs in Herefordshire sit on lock-up garage blocks on estates, low-rise post-war blocks of flats and 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year and the West Midlands sits close to that, so falls and outlets are the difference between a roof that drains and one that ponds. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building regulations in England
Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. Renovated roofs over heated rooms are insulated to around 0.16 W/m²K where that's feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.15 W/m²K. In Herefordshire the application goes to Herefordshire Council. More on the rules.
Do fire and insulation rules affect block roofs?
Yes. Where a roof is close to a boundary, building regulations limit which coverings can be used, and the build-up should carry a suitable external fire classification such as BROOF(t4); in England this is covered by Approved Document B.
BROOF(t4) applies to a tested build-up, so we check that the manufacturer's classification covers the deck, insulation and membrane actually being installed, not just the membrane name. Where the roof crosses a separating or compartment wall, the fire-stopping detail is kept intact.
Re-covering more than half of a roof over heated flats usually triggers the thermal element rules, so the insulation is upgraded towards the renovation U-value where feasible: 0.16 W/m²K for dwellings in England and Wales. We handle building control where it is needed. See building regulations and warm vs cold roofs.
How does Section 20 consultation affect roof works?
In England and Wales, if leaseholders pay for roof works through the service charge and any one leaseholder's share will be over the statutory threshold, the freeholder or managing agent must consult them under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 before the work is contracted.
The consultation is run by the freeholder or agent, not by us. It usually involves a notice of intention and then estimates shared with leaseholders, each stage with time for comments, and missing a step can limit what can be recovered through the service charge. Take advice from your agent or a specialist adviser if you are unsure; we don't give legal advice.
What we provide is an itemised written quote that is easy to share and compare: system and build-up, roof area, scaffold and access, insulation, outlets, upstands and trims, waste disposal, provisional sums for hidden defects such as deck repairs, and VAT shown clearly. We can price more than one system on the same scope, so leaseholders are comparing like with like.
Which towns in Herefordshire do we cover?
Flats, HMOs and block roofs in Herefordshire: questions
Which towns in Herefordshire do you cover?
All of Herefordshire. The main towns have their own pages below, and if yours isn't listed we still cover it: send your postcode and we'll confirm.
How much does a block or HMO roof cost in Herefordshire?
£15,550–£27,200 for a 150 m² block-of-flats roof in felt with insulation and scaffold, at West Midlands guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which postcode areas do you cover in Herefordshire?
All of Herefordshire, including the HR postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
What if a top-floor flat is leaking before the roof is replaced?
We can attend for emergency temporary weatherproofing as soon as a team is available, guide £180–£450. That protects the flat while the permanent work is agreed.
Can a block roof be replaced in phases?
Yes. Larger roofs can be split into sections over one or more budget years, with each phase priced separately and each section left watertight before the team leaves site.
Do you work for HMO landlords?
Yes. We replace and repair flat roofs on HMOs and converted flats, arrange access with tenants through the landlord or agent, and keep escape routes and entrances clear while we work.
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