Have you just bought a house and need a new roof? Or is the roof of your current house in need of total replacement? Then you’ll want an overview of all the costs and options. In this article you will read all about the costs of a new roof, the materials and extra options.
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- What does a new roof cost?
- Price examples
- How is the price of a new roof composed?
- What determines the price of a new roof?
What does a new roof cost?
New roofing costs £75 per m2 to £150 per m2, including, removal of old roofing, materials and VAT. This depends on the type of roof and material. If the foundation of your roof is due for replacement, prices rise quickly, but these costs vary greatly depending on the situation.
How high the price is depends on the condition of your roof, the roof covering chosen, whether you want insulation and the accessibility of the roof. Keep in mind that if the supporting structure of the roof is modified or the roof becomes larger, you will need to apply for a permit. Check here the average prices for having a new roof installed, assuming a roof of 50 m2 (average roof area in the Netherlands).
| Type of roof | Average cost for a roof of 50 m2 |
|---|---|
| Flat roof | |
| Bitumen | £3.300 |
| EPDM | £ 3,300 |
| PVC | £ 4,000 |
| Sloped roof | |
| Roof tiles | £ 4,300 |
| Reed | £ 5.300 |
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Price examples
As cheap as possible:
Want to spend as little money as possible on your new roof? Then if you have a flat roof, go for a bitumen roofing, this is the cheapest option for a flat roof. The cost of a new roof will then average £2,300. For a pitched roof, opt for concrete tiles, which are £10 cheaper per m2 than the ceramic variant. This will cost you on average £2,500 and save you £500.
Sustainable:
By choosing to have a sustainable new roof installed, you are giving back to the environment. With a pitched roof, you then choose ceramic roof tiles. These roof tiles are durable as they are more resistant to harsh weather conditions and generally have a longer lifespan than concrete tiles. The cost for this new roof is about £4,600 for a roof area of 50 m2. For a flat roof, choose EPDM roofing. This roofing material has a lifespan of 50 years and is a suitable substrate on which to place a green roof. For a roof area of 50 m2, the average cost is £3,300.
Resistance to heat:
For flat roofs, it is possible to choose white instead of the standard black roofing material. White roofing reflects the sun, making it less hot on your roof and therefore cooler in the house in the summer months. In addition, the roofing is less affected by the sun and therefore you extend its lifespan by an average of 20 years. White roofing has no additional cost and your new roof will cost between £2,300 and £4,000.
How is the price of a new roof built up?
What determines the price of a new roof?
Go for a new roof, then you will be faced with several choices. See below which choices and how they affect the cost.
Choice 1: Material
Installing a flat roof is cheaper than installing a pitched roof. This is due to the number of labour hours and the cost of materials for the new roof. Below is an overview of different roofing materials and their prices.
| Type of roofing | Average cost per m2 (including labour and VAT) |
Average life |
|---|---|---|
| Bitumen | £45 | 20 years |
| EPDM | £ 65 | 40 years |
| PVC | £ 80 | 40 years |
| Reed | £ 85 | 25 years |
| Roof tiles | £ 85 | 50 years |
Choice 2 : Insulation
If you install insulation material under your new roof, you will help the environment and save on your energy bills. Did you know that without insulation, up to 30% of the heat in your home is lost through the roof? The cost of insulation material is on average £45 per m2, which you will earn back in 4 to 6 years. Because the new roof will be larger due to the insulation material, it may require a permit. In addition, inquire about subsidies for insulating your new roof. Municipalities often provide subsidies for insulating older houses in particular.
Choice 3: Location
Do you choose a national roofing company, or one in your area? A national company often has greater name recognition, but charges high call-out fees. A roofing company in your area does not have to travel as far to your home and therefore you have lower call-out charges.
Also, the hourly wage of roofers in the province is lower than the hourly wage of roofers in the Randstad. In the Randstad, roofing companies are called upon more and therefore they charge a higher price. Below is the average hourly wage a roofer charges for a new roof:
| Randstad | £ 30 – £ 45 |
|---|---|
| Province | £ 25 – £ 40 |
Choice 4: Additional options
With a new roof, there are a number of extras you can use to further improve your roof. These options are not mandatory, but they are often useful. Renoca lists the most interesting options:
Green roof£ 75 per m2 Solar panels£ 560 each
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