A roof built properly, layer by layer.
A roof with failing underlay, tired fixings and repeated leaks needs more than another tile placed over the wet patch. We assess the covering and the layers beneath it, then explain whether replacement addresses the condition across the whole slope. Your new roof starts with that assessment. We check the supporting timber, the proposed covering and every junction that carries rain away, so the finished surface has a sound structure beneath it.
We strip the agreed roof covering and inspect what it has concealed. The membrane needs to shed water towards the eaves; the battens need the right spacing for the chosen tile or slate; the ventilation needs a clear route through the roof build-up. We explain those details in the scope before installation. You see what your quote includes and how we will deal with any damaged timber identified when the covering is opened.
We give the edges and junctions the same care as the main slope. Valleys collect water from adjoining roof faces, chimneys interrupt the tile courses and the ridge joins the two slopes at their most exposed point. We fit those details as parts of one roof. Our new roofs come with a 20-year guarantee, backed by clear pricing and no hidden costs. Get your free quote to establish the right covering and complete scope for your property.
What’s included in your new roofs quote
We assess the following details and identify the work included in your agreed scope.
- We assess the existing roof structure and explain the supporting timber work identified by the inspection.
- We include stripping the agreed covering and removing the materials that the replacement makes redundant.
- We lay breathable membrane with laps arranged to carry water down towards the eaves.
- We fix new battens at the gauge required by your selected tiles or slates.
- We lay and secure the covering course by course, building upwards from the roof edge.
- We form the eaves and ventilation details so drainage and airflow are considered together.
- We finish the agreed ridge, hip, verge, valley and chimney junctions to suit the new covering.
- We provide the 20-year new-roof guarantee and explain the written terms alongside your roof specification.
Signs your roof needs attention
- Leaks keep appearing in different areas despite separate repairs to the covering.
- Underlay is deteriorating across the slope, exposing the loft to wind-driven rain.
- Tiles or slates repeatedly slip because their battens or fixings are failing.
- Large areas of the covering are damaged rather than a single isolated section.
- You are planning a full replacement and want the roofline and junctions included.
How we get the work done
Set out your roof project
Tell us your address, property type and whether you are replacing a leaking roof or planning ahead. Include extensions, dormers and access restrictions so the assessment starts with the whole building.
We inspect and specify
We assess the structure, covering and roof junctions, then explain the proposed build-up. Your material choice is checked against the roof pitch, support and any requirements for the property.
Agree your free quote
You receive a clear scope covering the roof work and access, with the price and new-roof guarantee terms. We resolve the specification with you before the replacement begins.
We build each layer
We work from the exposed structure through membrane, battens, covering and finishing details. The real work-stage photographs and scroll scene below show the sequence behind the finished tiled roof.
Why choose Lifetime for new roofs?
A complete replacement is a substantial decision for your home. You get a fully insured team with over 10 years’ experience, honest pricing and a 20-year guarantee on the new roof. George’s MyBuilder review describes his full roof replacement in his own words. It gives you a customer account to read alongside the real roofing photographs, while your quote sets out the work for your particular property.
★★★★★Roofing
John and his team did a great job replacing our roof!
They came out to assess the work within a few days and managed to get started within a week. They made a lot of progress each day and made sure the roof was watertight and safe before leaving.
A storm hit halfway through the project, and despite the weather, the guys came back to carry on the work to make sure the house was safe.
Throughout the storm and on the days around it, the exposed felt and partially completed work held out and kept the house safe and dry, which is a testament to the quality of the work.
I'd recommend lifetime roofing to anyone looking to get a full roof replacement.
GeorgeApril 2025 · MyBuilderTypical local costs and your free quote
Roof size, covering, access and the condition of the supporting structure determine the replacement scope. We explain the membrane, battens, finishing details and guarantee alongside the agreed specification.
Typical market ranges for Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. These are guide figures, not Lifetime Roofing prices.
Small terraced roof: £5,000 to £9,000; Semi-detached roof: £7,000 to £14,000; Larger detached roof: £10,000 to £22,000.
Read the new roof cost guide, then request your free quote for the work at your property. We explain the scope and price before you agree.
