Roof repairs in Doncaster

What it costs

• Roof repairs: £816 on average, typically £448 to £1,526^[1]
• Pitched roof repair: £803 on average, typically £399 to £1,597^[1]
• Emergency work: £588 on average, typically £343 to £1,033^[1]

These are Checkatrade's published averages for Doncaster. Ask whether scaffolding is in the price.

Signs your roof needs a look

Checkatrade's common signs of a damaged roof include holes or tears in the roof, a visible leak, water stains on ceilings or walls, mould on walls or ceilings, peeling or bubbling paint or wallpaper, and a sagging roof^[2].

How long it takes

Checkatrade gives small repairs as 1 to 2 days and roof sections as 2 to 5 days^[1].

Do you need permission?

• The Planning Portal says work to the roof of a house, such as re-roofing, that does not materially affect its external appearance will usually not need planning permission^[3].
• The Planning Portal says replacing the roof on an existing building will in most situations need Building Regulations approval^[4].
• If a pitched roof is re-covered in a different material, for example slate to tiles, the Planning Portal says Building Regulations approval is likely to be needed^[4].
• The Planning Portal warns that work on a roof may affect bats: a survey may be needed, and if bats are using the building, a licence may be needed^[5].

Shared roofs and renting

Checkatrade notes that on a shared roof, such as a semi-detached house or a flat, you may need your neighbours' agreement, and that tenants should report roof problems to the landlord, who is usually responsible^[1].

Paying

Checkatrade says it is safer to pay a roofer by bank transfer or card, because cash can be risky without a paper trail^[1]. Get the price and what it covers in writing before work starts.