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Roof Replacement in Bicester, Thame & Oxford
A new roof is a big spend. Done well, it lasts forty years and you forget about it. Done badly, you'll be calling someone back inside five.
We've been replacing roofs across Oxfordshire homes for years. Full re-roofs, partial replacements, listed buildings, modern estates. The quote we give is the price you pay, the timetable we agree is the one we stick to, and the work comes with a written ten-year workmanship guarantee.
When You Need a Roof Replacement
A roof doesn't always need replacing because it's failed. Sometimes it needs replacing because it's about to. The signs we see most often:
Multiple repairs in the last few years
Three or four call-outs on the same roof is a pattern. The underlay has usually gone, and patching individual tiles won't fix that.
Visible sag or dip
A ridge line that's no longer straight, or sections of the roof slope visibly bowed. Often structural and worth a proper look.
Daylight in the loft
Stand in the loft on a sunny day with the light off. If you can see daylight through the roof boards, water can get in.
Damp or staining across multiple rooms
Leaks in two or three different parts of the house usually means the roof as a whole has failed, not three separate problems.
Concrete tile roofs from the 1960s and 70s
Common across Bicester. The tiles themselves often outlast the underlay underneath. If yours is hitting fifty years, the underlay is probably gone or near gone.
Buying or selling a home with an old roof
Surveys flag this regularly. We do pre-sale and pre-purchase inspections (paid for service), and we give honest answers about whether work is genuinely needed or whether the surveyor was being cautious.
If you're not sure whether you need a full replacement or whether targeted repairs will see you through another decade, we'll tell you honestly. The inspection is free for the homeowner either way.
How We Handle a Re-Roof
Replacing a roof properly takes longer than most homeowners expect, and there's no shortcut that doesn't show up later. Our process:
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Free inspection and written quote.
We get on the roof, look at the structure underneath, and produce a written quote with a clear breakdown: labour, scaffolding, waste removal, timeline. Everything itemised. Most re-roofs take between three days and two weeks depending on size and complexity.
Strip, inspect, and prepare.
Old tiles come off. We check the timber underneath: rafters, wall plates, ridge structure. If there's rot or movement, we tell you before we proceed so any structural work gets added properly. Then new breathable membrane and treated battens, fixed to specification. This is the part of the roof that actually keeps water out.
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Install, finish, and tidy up.
Tiles or slates laid to spec with proper overlaps and fixings. Ridge, hip, and verge work. Chimney flashing and any leadwork done in code 4 or 5 lead, dressed properly. Then all waste removed, gutters cleared out, scaffolding down, and a final walk-around with you. Guarantee certificate sent within a week.
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What a New Roof Costs
For a standard 3-bed semi in Bicester with a straightforward pitched roof, expect somewhere between £6,000 and £12,000 for a full re-roof in concrete tile. Slate is more. Listed or complex roofs are more.
The main drivers of cost are:
Size and complexity: simple gable roof costs less than a hipped roof with multiple valleys.
Materials: concrete tile is the most affordable, clay tile next, natural slate most expensive.
Access: terraced houses, three-storey properties, and homes with limited side access need more scaffolding.
Underlying condition: if rafters or wall plates need replacing, that's structural work on top of the roofing work.
Specifics: roof windows, ventilation upgrades, insulation work, conservation requirements.
Every quote is fixed in writing before work starts. If we find something during the strip that wasn't visible in the inspection, we stop, tell you, and you decide what happens next. No surprise costs at the end.
Tiles and Slates We Install
The right material to install depends on what's already there, what the property type is, and what you want from the roof:
Concrete tile installation
Most common modern choice. Affordable and durable, with plenty of colours and profiles to match what's already there or update the look. Lifespan typically forty to sixty years.
Clay tile installation
More expensive than concrete, lasts longer, holds colour better. Common on traditional Oxfordshire properties.
Natural slate installation
Premium choice. Lasts a century plus when fitted properly. The right answer for many older and conservation-area properties.
Synthetic slate installation
Lower cost alternative to natural slate. Good for budget-conscious replacements where slate aesthetic matters.
We talk you through the options at the quote stage, including what works visually with your property and what's likely to deliver best value over time.
Common Questions
How long does a re-roof take?
Three to ten days for most domestic jobs. Larger or more complex roofs can take longer. We give you a clear timeline at the quote stage and stick to it.
Will I need to move out?
No. The work happens entirely outside the house. You'll hear noise during the day, and there'll be dust on windowsills, but the house remains liveable throughout.
What about my belongings in the loft?
We recommend covering anything precious with sheets before we start, particularly during the strip and underlay phase. Dust gets through. We provide dust sheets if you need them.
Do I need planning permission?
For a like-for-like replacement, almost always no. For changes to materials, roof shape, dormer windows, or work on listed properties or conservation areas, possibly yes. We tell you at the inspection stage and can liaise with the planning office if needed.
What's the workmanship guarantee?
Ten years in writing on the workmanship.
Can I have new roof windows fitted at the same time?
Yes. Fitting roof windows during a re-roof is the right time to do it. The cost is much lower than retrofitting later because the roof's already open. We can quote for windows as part of the main job.
Areas We Cover
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