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Roofing services fixed and fitted to handle the coastal weather. Not sure which you need? We'll give you an honest steer.
Fast, reliable roof repairs for leaks, storm damage, slipped tiles and failed flashing. Found and fixed, usually within the week.
Learn moreFull roof replacements for tiled, slated and flat roofs. Proper strip-back, new underlay and battens, and a workmanship promise on every roof replacement.
Learn moreFelt and rubber (EPDM) flat roofing for extensions, garages and outbuildings. Properly detailed falls and upstands that don't pond or leak.
Learn moreSeamless GRP fibreglass roofing for flat roofs, dormers and balconies. One-piece, joint-free and fully waterproof from day one.
Learn moreConcrete and clay tiled roofing, repairs and roof replacements. Correctly fixed for coastal wind exposure, with a wide choice of tile styles and colours.
Learn moreNatural and fibre cement slate roofing, repairs and roof replacements. Traditional detailing for period and conservation-area properties.
Learn moreuPVC fascia, soffit and bargeboard replacement. Low-maintenance, properly ventilated, and finished to match your roofline.
Learn moreGutter replacement, repairs and clearance. Correctly fitted falls that actually drain, in uPVC or cast-effect styles to suit your property.
Learn moreEverything we cover across Scarborough, from full roof replacements to fascias and soffits. Open any service for what's involved, common problems and pricing.
A roof replacement is only as good as what's underneath the new covering. Cheap roof replacements reuse old battens, skip the underlay upgrade, and leave the same ventilation problems that caused issues in the first place.
We strip back to the rafters, fit breathable membrane and new battens to current spec, and only then lay the new covering, whether that's tile, slate, or a flat roof system. On a coastal property that's the difference between a roof that lasts its full expected life and one that starts causing problems again within a few winters.
If the damage is isolated and the rest of the covering has years left, a repair is the better spend. A roof replacement makes sense once failures are widespread, recurring, or the roof is simply at the end of its life. We'll always tell you honestly which side of that line your roof sits on, we don't upsell roof replacements that aren't needed.
A full roof replacement typically runs from £4,500 to £12,000+ depending on roof size, pitch, access and covering chosen, tiled and slate roofs sit at different points in that range. We'll give you a fixed written quote after a full inspection and measure-up, no estimate over the phone.
A full roof replacement takes one to two weeks for most domestic properties, from scaffold going up to coming down, depending on roof size, the covering chosen and the weather. We confirm an exact timescale once we've inspected and measured up.
Rotten timber replacement is partly standard: batten and felt renewal is included in every roof replacement. Wider timber repairs, such as rotten rafters, are quoted separately once the old covering is off and the timbers are visible, since it's rarely possible to assess them accurately beforehand.
Flat roofs get a bad reputation because most failures come down to the same two mistakes: no fall built in, so water sits rather than drains, and poorly detailed upstands and edges where the leaks actually start.
We build a proper fall into every flat roof we fit, and detail upstands and edges to keep water out rather than just cover the deck. EPDM rubber is generally the better choice, a single-membrane system with far fewer joints and failure points than old-style felt.
Felt is the cheaper option upfront but has more joints, which is where most leaks start, and typically needs replacing within 10 to 15 years. EPDM rubber is a single membrane with far fewer joints, costs more initially, but usually lasts twice as long with less maintenance. For anything you want to fit once and forget, EPDM is the better spend.
EPDM rubber flat roofing typically runs from £70 to £110 per square metre supplied and fitted, so a typical extension roof of 15 to 25m² usually lands between £1,200 and £2,700. Felt is cheaper but shorter-lived. Your written quote is fixed before work starts.
Flat roofs usually keep leaking because of standing water or a failed joint. A flat roof needs a built-in fall to move water to the outlet; if that wasn't done properly, or the roof was felted with lots of joints, water finds a way in over time. We fix the underlying cause, not just the visible patch.
Yes, EPDM rubber is better than felt for most flat roofs. It's a single membrane with far fewer joints, so there's less to fail, and it typically lasts 25 to 30 years against felt's 10 to 15. It also needs very little maintenance in between.
GRP is laid as a liquid resin over a matting layer and cures into one seamless, joint-free surface, which is what makes it one of the most waterproof flat roof systems available. There's no seams to fail and no felt edges to lift. The trade-off is that it only performs as well as the person laying it, a poorly prepared deck or rushed lay-up leads to cracking and delamination.
We prepare the deck properly, apply the correct number of laminate layers, and finish with a UV-stable top coat so the roof doesn't degrade in the sun.
GRP is fully seamless and rigid, best suited to smaller, more detailed areas like dormers and balconies. EPDM is a flexible membrane, better suited to larger, simpler roof areas where its stretch handles building movement well. Both are excellent, low-maintenance systems, we'll recommend whichever suits your roof's size and shape rather than pushing one system regardless.
GRP fibreglass typically runs from £80 to £120 per square metre supplied and fitted, so a typical dormer or small flat roof of 10 to 20m² usually lands between £900 and £2,200. Your written quote is fixed before any work starts, with no hidden extras.
Yes, GRP fibreglass roofing is waterproof when laid correctly, curing into one continuous, seamless surface with no joints for water to find. It's one of the most waterproof flat roof systems available, provided the deck was properly prepared and the correct number of layers applied.
GRP roofing typically lasts 25 to 30 years when properly laid with a UV-stable top coat, with very little maintenance needed. Failures within that window are almost always down to poor deck preparation or an under-specified lay-up, not the material itself.
Concrete and clay tiles are the most common roof covering in the area, and laid well they last decades. The most common failure we see isn't the tile itself, it's under-specified fixing. Older roofs relied on nibs and gravity to hold tiles in place, which is fine inland but doesn't hold up to exposed coastal wind.
We mechanically fix tiles to current wind-loading guidance, so the roof holds up long after a budget job would start shedding tiles. Coated fixings are the better choice, rather than standard fixings that corrode in salt air.
Concrete tiles are more affordable and available in a wide range of colours and profiles, a solid choice for most properties. Clay tiles cost more but offer a traditional appearance, better colour retention over time, and often suit period or conservation-area properties better. We'll advise which fits your property and budget.
Concrete tiled roofing typically runs from £55 to £90 per square metre supplied and fitted, clay tiles sit higher, so a typical roof replacement of 80 to 120m² usually lands between £5,000 and £10,000. Your written quote is fixed before any work starts.
Tiles usually keep coming loose because of under-specified fixing. Older roofs relying on nibs and gravity rather than mechanical fixing struggle in exposed coastal wind. We fix tiles to current wind-loading guidance, which stops the repeated loss you get from a budget original installation - coated fixings are the better choice given the salt air here.
Tiled roofs last 40 to 50 years for concrete tiles and considerably longer for clay, provided the fixing, underlay and battens were installed to spec. Most early failures come down to the fixing rather than the tiles themselves, which is why correct installation matters as much as the tile you choose.
Slate is the traditional covering across a lot of Scarborough and Whitby's older housing, particularly in conservation areas where it's often specified rather than optional. It's a specialist job, natural slate needs to be hung and fixed correctly for its size and exposure, and detailing around valleys, verges and chimneys is more involved than on a standard tiled roof.
We work with both natural and fibre cement slate, matching existing roofs on repairs and specifying the right slate for new work and full roof replacements, with lead detailing done properly rather than shortcut.
Natural slate is the traditional choice, longer-lasting and usually required on listed or conservation-area properties, but costs considerably more. Fibre cement slate gives a similar appearance at a lower cost and is a practical option where matching isn't a planning requirement. We'll advise which applies to your property before quoting.
Natural slate roofing typically runs from £90 to £150 per square metre supplied and fitted, fibre cement slate is more affordable from around £65 per m². A typical roof replacement usually lands between £7,000 and £15,000 depending on slate type and roof size. Your written quote is fixed before work starts.
No, replacing your roof in slate usually needs no planning permission for a straightforward like-for-like replacement. Listed buildings and some conservation areas do carry extra requirements, particularly around slate type and detailing, and we'll flag this during your inspection if it applies to your property.
Nail sickness is when the fixing nails holding slates in place corrode over time, usually on roofs over 60 to 80 years old, and slates start slipping even though the slate itself is still sound. The fix is re-fixing or a full roof replacement with new fixings, not simply replacing the slates.
Fascias and soffits do more work than most homeowners realise, they carry the guttering, protect the roof timbers from the weather, and ventilate the loft space. Rotten timber originals are the most common reason for a leaking gutter line or a damp roof void, not the roof covering itself.
We replace with low-maintenance uPVC, and critically, we get the soffit ventilation right, under-specified ventilation is one of the most common causes of loft condensation and timber rot, and it's invisible until it's already caused damage.
Timber fascias can look right on period properties but need regular repainting and are prone to rot, especially in exposed coastal weather. uPVC costs a little more upfront but needs no repainting, resists rot completely, and lasts significantly longer. For most properties, uPVC pays for itself in maintenance saved within a few years.
uPVC fascia and soffit replacement typically runs from £40 to £70 per linear metre supplied and fitted, so a typical semi-detached property usually lands between £1,200 and £2,500 for the full roofline. Your written quote is fixed before any work starts.
No, fascias and soffits don't necessarily need replacing during a roof replacement, but it's worth inspecting them while scaffold is already up, since combining the jobs saves on separate access costs. We'll flag their condition during any roof inspection and give you an honest view either way.
Soffit ventilation is important because it lets air flow into the loft space, which stops condensation building on the underside of the roof. Under-specified ventilation is one of the most common causes of loft damp and timber rot, and it's rarely visible until damage has already started.
Repairs, roof replacements and replacements for houses and bungalows.
Fast turnarounds and clear paperwork to keep tenanted properties watertight.
Fixed quotes and scheduled works across managed portfolios.
Flat and pitched roofing specified and installed to handover schedules.
Most of our work is on homes across Scarborough, but we take on commercial roofing too - flat roofs on shops, offices, workshops and industrial units, along with repairs and maintenance for landlords and managing agents.
The same team, the same standard of finish and the same workmanship promise apply whether it's a terraced house or a trading premises. If you look after a commercial building, tell us what's leaking and we'll take a look.
From first call to finished roof, we keep the whole process clear and tidy.
We inspect the roof, by ladder or drone survey where access is difficult, check for underlying issues, and give you a fixed written quote with no obligation.
Where needed, scaffolding goes up and the site is protected, skips or waste routes agreed, and materials ordered to spec before work starts.
Repairs, roof replacement or new installation carried out to specification, with the site kept tidy and safe throughout, including magnetic sweeps for nails and debris.
We walk the finished roof with you, or share a photo report where access is restricted, confirm you're happy, and talk through your workmanship promise.
What does a Scarborough roof need to cope with? Mainly two things: salt-laden air off the North Sea, which corrodes cheap fixings and flashings years before they're due, and exposed coastal winds strong enough to lift poorly fixed tiles and slates, especially on properties higher up the town or facing the sea directly.
We mechanically fix tiles to current wind-loading guidance rather than relying on nibs and gravity alone. Stainless or coated fixings, rather than standard galvanised, are the better choice on this coast.
The building stock varies a lot across town too, from Victorian slate roofs in the South Cliff and Crescent conservation areas, which need matching slate and lead detailing rather than a modern substitute, to concrete tiled roofs on the post-war estates at Eastfield and Barrowcliff, where the fix is usually more about proper ventilation and underlay than the tiles themselves.
We stand behind every roof we complete. If it fails through our workmanship, we put it right.
Salt air and exposed winds off the North Sea punish a poorly fitted roof. We fit to a spec that holds up to Scarborough's weather, not just the minimum building regs.
Public liability and trade insurance cover every job we take on, so you're protected from the first ladder going up to the final inspection.
The roofer who quotes your job is the roofer on your roof. No middlemen, no surprises halfway through.
Materials are covered separately by the manufacturer's own warranty terms. We'll confirm exactly what's covered before work starts.
Based on the coast and covering the whole of Scarborough and the surrounding villages. Don't see your area listed? Get in touch anyway, there's a good chance we cover it.
No, replacing your roof in Scarborough usually needs no planning permission for a like-for-like roof replacement. It's more likely to apply if you significantly change the roof shape, height or materials, particularly on listed buildings or in conservation areas such as South Cliff. We'll advise during your free inspection if your project needs anything beyond standard building regulations.
A new roof in Scarborough varies with size, pitch and covering, but as a rough guide, tiled roofs typically start from around £55 per m², slate from around £65, and flat roofing from around £70. Most full roof replacements land between £4,500 and £12,000. You'll get a fixed written quote after a free inspection, no obligation.
Scarborough Roofing Co. prioritises active leaks over routine work, and we aim to inspect within a few days of your call. Temporary weatherproofing is available quickly if a full roof repair can't be booked in immediately. Get in touch and we'll give you a realistic timeframe straight away.
Yes, our roofing work is covered by a workmanship promise in writing. Every roof we complete is backed by it, so if anything fails because of how we've built or fixed it, we put it right.
We cover Scarborough and the surrounding coast, including Filey and Whitby and the villages in between such as Cayton, Seamer, Scalby and Burniston. We're based in Scarborough and on the coast daily, so if you're nearby and not sure whether we reach you, just ask.
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