UK · Price guide
How Much Does a Roof Repair Cost in the UK?
Typical range
£75 — £400
Replacing one to six broken or missing standard roof tiles commonly costs £75 to £400 in the UK, based on a 2025 survey of Which? Trusted Traders. That benchmark includes labour and materials but excludes VAT; scaffolding, premium tiles and hidden damage can add substantially more.
What this estimate assumes
Replacement of one to six standard broken or missing tiles on an otherwise serviceable pitched roof with straightforward access. The range covers labour and ordinary materials but excludes VAT and separate scaffolding.
Which? says prices are likely to sit at the upper end in London and the South East. Compare the same scope across quotes and ask whether VAT and access are included.
Typical cost breakdown
- Replace one to six standard tiles
- £75–£400 — Which? survey range including labour and materials, excluding VAT.
- Replace one ridge tile
- £80–£300
- Scaffolding or specialist access
- Quoted separately — Access can cost more than a small tile repair.
Usually included
- Inspection of the visible local defect
- One to six ordinary replacement tiles
- Normal labour and small fixing materials
- Basic site clean-up after the repair
Usually costs extra
- Scaffolding, tower hire or powered access
- Repairs to felt, battens, rafters or widespread leaks
- Chimney, valley, lead flashing or solar-panel work
- VAT where the roofer is VAT registered
What affects the price
- Number, type and availability of matching tiles
- Roof height, pitch and safe access method
- Whether underfelt, battens or flashing are also damaged
- Scaffolding, tower or powered-access requirements
- London and South East labour rates
Red flags to watch for
- A major reroof is recommended without photos or a clear explanation
- The quote does not identify the tile, location or number being replaced
- Scaffolding or access charges are left open-ended
- Pressure to pay the full amount before the repair is inspected
Questions to ask your provider
- Does the price include materials, access equipment and VAT?
- Can you show photos of the defect before work starts?
- What happens if damaged felt or battens are found underneath?
- Is the repair covered by a written workmanship guarantee?
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace a few roof tiles?
Which? found a £75 to £400 range for replacing one to six standard tiles, including labour and materials but excluding VAT. Access and tile type can move the price outside that range.
Will I need scaffolding for a small roof repair?
Not always. A roofer may use a ladder or roof-access system for a straightforward repair, but height, slope, conservatories and public-facing access can make scaffolding necessary. Ask for the access method and cost to be listed separately.
Should a roofer provide photos?
Before-and-after photos are useful when you cannot safely inspect the roof yourself. They help confirm the defect, agreed scope and completed repair.
Can a slipped tile mean a larger problem?
Sometimes. Damaged underfelt, battens, flashing or timber can only become visible after access. The quote should say how unexpected work will be documented and approved before the cost changes.
Sources and methodology
Reviewed 27 September 2026. Prices vary by specification, access, materials and local labour rates.
- Which?: How much do roof repairs cost? — May 2026 guide using a November 2025 survey of Which? Trusted Traders; includes common repair ranges and access caveats.
- Citizens Advice: Before you get building work done — Guidance on comparing written quotes, itemising work and agreeing extra costs.