A roof replacement is the biggest single job most houses ever need, and the difference between a good one and a cheap one does not show up for years. We re-roof houses across Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse and the surrounding villages — stripped back to the rafters, re-felted with a breathable membrane, re-battened with treated timber and re-covered in a tile or slate that suits the property and the street.
What a proper re-roof includes
The old covering, battens and felt come off completely so the rafters can be inspected — anything rotten or split is replaced before we go any further. A breathable membrane goes on, which lets moisture out of the roof space instead of trapping it against the timbers the way old bitumen felt does. New treated battens are gauged to the covering, then the tiles or slates are laid and mechanically fixed to current British Standard requirements. Ridges and hips are dry-fixed rather than bedded in mortar, so they will not need re-pointing in a few years' time, and verges, valleys and flashings are all renewed as part of the job.
Choosing a covering
Concrete interlocking tiles are the most economical option and the most common on post-war Mansfield housing — quick to lay, low maintenance and available in profiles that match almost any estate. Clay plain tiles suit older and period properties and weather beautifully but cost more and take longer to lay. Natural slate is the premium choice on Victorian terraces and anything in a conservation setting; fibre-cement slate gives a very similar look at a lower cost and a fraction of the weight. We will price two or three options side by side so you can see what the upgrade actually costs rather than being pushed into one.
Insulation, ventilation and Building Regulations
A re-roof is a notifiable job under the Building Regulations once you replace more than a quarter of the covering, and it is the right moment to sort out ventilation and insulation at the same time. Cold roof spaces need continuous airflow at the eaves and at the ridge, otherwise condensation collects on the underside of the membrane and people mistake it for a leak. We fit eaves vents, over-fascia ventilation and dry ridge ventilation as standard, and can top up loft insulation while the roof is open and the access is easy.
What is included
- Stripped to the rafters with timbers inspected and replaced as needed
- Breathable membrane and treated, gauged battens
- Concrete, clay, natural slate and fibre-cement coverings
- Dry-fixed ridge and hip systems — no mortar to crack
- New fascias, soffits and guttering available with the re-roof
- Eaves and ridge ventilation to current standards
What it costs, roughly
We quote a fixed price in writing after looking at the job, because roofs vary far more than price lists admit. That said, people reasonably want a ballpark before they pick up the phone, so our roofing price guide sets out real indicative figures for every service we offer, including this one. No registration, no "prices from" that nobody has ever actually paid.