When repairs no longer make sense, a properly specified re-roof adds decades of life to your home. Period-matched materials, 10-year guarantee, and a full survey before we quote a penny.
A full roof replacement in Salisbury costs £5,500–£8,000 for a 3-bed semi in concrete tile, £7,500–£11,000 in clay tile, or £9,500–£14,000 in Welsh slate. All prices include scaffolding, disposal and a 10-year guarantee. NFRC-registered and fully insured. Free survey: 0172 223 9611.
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Knowing when to repair and when to replace takes honest assessment. On the post-war and 1960s concrete tile estates across Bishopdown, Bemerton Heath and the Avon Valley fringe, many roofs are now 50-60 years old. The felt underlayer — designed for a 25-year life — has long since degraded. The concrete tiles themselves are heavy and brittle, and nail sickness means they are no longer mechanically secured to the battens. When three separate sections have failed in five years, a full replacement is invariably cheaper than repeated calls.
For Victorian and Edwardian properties in Fisherton and the Cathedral Close area, a re-roof means careful matching of original materials. We source handmade clay tiles and reclaimed Welsh slate through specialist suppliers, ensuring the finished roof matches the original specification — and satisfies any conservation area or listed building requirements.
Full re-roofs in Salisbury range from £5,000 for a small semi to £15,000+ for larger detached properties with complex geometry. Conservation area and listed building work is priced case by case. We survey first and quote accurately — no estimate inflated on site.
Free survey · Itemised quote
A full or partial re-roof is a big spend, so it's worth knowing the signs that a roof has genuinely reached the end — rather than one that just needs a repair.
When it is not the answer: If the covering is sound and only the lead, flashings or a single valley have failed, a full strip is an oversell — renewing those is a fraction of the cost. Read the full guide.
We assess every slope, the timbers and the loft, measure up, and confirm whether a full or partial re-roof is right.
A detailed itemised quote: materials, scaffold, disposal, VAT rate and a realistic timescale.
We book around the weather and arrange the scaffold licence where the street needs one.
We strip the old covering, renew battens and breathable underlay, re-lay tiles or slates, and renew lead and ridges.
Full site clear, roof left watertight, and a written 10-year guarantee handed over.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Small terrace / single slope | 2–4 days |
| 3-bed semi re-roof | 5–8 days |
| Large detached / complex roof | 1–2 weeks |
| Partial re-roof (one slope) | 2–3 days |
Re-roofs are weather-dependent; we never leave a roof open overnight and reschedule tiling in high wind.
A re-roof always needs full scaffold for safe working and to protect the property below. Scaffold is specified for: the whole job — a re-roof is not a ladder job - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Salisbury's dense Victorian terraces off Fisherton and Milford mean rear-access scaffold and permit-controlled pavement space, while the post-war Bemerton Heath and Bishopdown estates give easier access but ageing concrete-tile roofs. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Wiltshire Council; allow a few working days on streets like Fisherton Street, Milford Street where space is tight.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terrace / single slope re-roof | £3,500–£6,000 | Concrete tile, incl. scaffold |
| 3-bed semi full re-roof | £6,000–£9,500 | Tiles, underlay, battens, lead |
| Large detached re-roof | £9,500–£16,000 | Size/complexity dependent |
| Natural slate re-roof | £9,000–£20,000+ | Welsh/Spanish slate premium |
| Partial re-roof (one slope) | £2,500–£5,000 | Targeted value option |
Worked example: A full concrete-tile re-roof on a 1970s semi in Salisbury with a 10-year guarantee: around £8,000 including scaffold and waste.
No deposit on repairs under £500; staged payments on larger jobs with nothing up front before materials are on site. Repairs are standard-rated; a full re-roof usually attracts 5% VAT.
Covering SP1, SP2 and surrounding postcodes.
The re-roof carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee, transferable if you sell, plus manufacturer warranties on the tiles or slates.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
Scaffold up for the duration, skip on site, and a week or so of activity — we protect the drive and garden and keep the site tidy daily. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
We work through most of the year but plan re-roofs around dry windows and keep the roof weathertight at every stage. Salisbury sits where five rivers meet, so valley-floor humidity accelerates moss and slows drying, while higher ground catches wind-driven rain.
"Full re-roof on a 1960s detached in Bishopdown. They found rot in two rafters during the strip and sorted it without fuss — no attempt to inflate the bill, just fixed it and showed me the photos. Start to finish in four days."
"We wanted original clay tile on our Victorian cottage in Laverstock. They sourced handmade Rosemary tiles to match the existing and the result is perfect. Could not tell where the old roof ends and the new one starts."
"Three quotes, these were mid-range but the most thorough survey by far. Identified problems the others missed. Delivered exactly what they promised. Worth every penny."
Weighing up whether to fix or replace? Our honest repair-or-replace guide walks through the decision for Salisbury roofs.
A full re-roof on a typical 3-bedroom semi in Salisbury costs between £5,000 and £9,000 depending on size, pitch and materials. Larger detached properties or those requiring period-matched materials cost more. We provide a free, itemised survey and quote with no obligation.
A standard 3-bed semi in Salisbury takes 3-5 working days. Larger properties or those with complex roof geometry — hips, valleys, dormers — take 5-8 days. Conservation area properties with specialist materials can take slightly longer due to sourcing.
Yes. Listed building work requires listed building consent and the use of approved materials — typically lime mortar, natural Welsh slate or period clay peg tile depending on the original specification. We have completed listed building roof replacements in and around Salisbury and can advise on the consent process.
We work with concrete interlocking tiles, clay plain tiles, natural Welsh slate, fibre cement slate and modern clay for most residential replacements. For period and conservation area properties, we source original-specification clay and slate from specialist suppliers. We will recommend the right material for your property and budget.
A full replacement is usually the right decision when: nail sickness or tile deterioration affects more than 40% of a roof slope; the felt underlay has failed across a large area; or the cumulative cost of repeated repairs over 5-10 years would exceed the cost of a re-roof. We give you both options costed when we survey — you get a clear comparison so the decision is informed, not pressured.
For Victorian and Edwardian properties: reclaimed clay plain tile or Welsh natural slate to match existing. For 1930s semis: clay plain tile or concrete interlocking tile. For post-war and modern properties: concrete interlocking tile is the standard, with modern clay available at higher cost. On conservation area properties, material choice may be constrained by planning requirements. We specify the correct material for each property type — not the cheapest option.
Yes — all full re-roof work requires tube-and-fitting scaffolding erected to Working at Height Regulations standards. We arrange this as part of the contract. Scaffolding typically adds £500-£1,500 to a project depending on the property footprint and access constraints. It is included in our quotes and will be clearly itemised. We do not use ladders as the sole means of access for re-roof work.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Salisbury roofer who turns up when they say they will.
0172 223 9611