Match the covering to the roof beneath it.
A tile or slate only sheds water properly when its pitch, lap and fixings work with the surrounding roof. A mismatched replacement leaves openings even when its colour looks close from the ground. We identify the covering before selecting the repair. Concrete interlocking tiles, plain tiles and slates need different fixing arrangements, so we inspect what is already in place and explain the work needed to restore that part of the slope.
Slipped pieces also tell us to look underneath. Corroded fixings, deteriorated battens and damaged underlay allow a roof to keep failing even after the visible gap has been filled. We check those supporting details around the affected area and include the work they need in your quote. On a full replacement, we assess the proposed covering against the structure and roof pitch. Your choice of finish is part of the specification, alongside its practical fit for the roof.
The main courses need a careful finish at every edge. We check the ridge, hips, verges and valleys, then form the agreed junctions to suit the selected covering. Where the slope meets a chimney or dormer, we consider the leadwork and tile cuts together. Our real photographs include concrete interlocking tiles and slate-effect tiles, described accurately in their captions. Your free quote explains the material and scope for your roof, with clear pricing and no hidden costs.
What’s included in your tiled and slate roofing quote
We assess the following details and identify the work included in your agreed scope.
- We identify the existing tile or slate type, profile and fixing arrangement before selecting replacement materials.
- We check the pitch and overlap needed for the covering so the repair follows the roof's construction.
- We replace agreed broken or slipped pieces and secure them with the appropriate fixing detail.
- We inspect the battens beneath the affected covering and explain any supporting repairs required.
- We assess damaged underlay around the repair so the layer beneath the visible tiles is included.
- We set out new courses to maintain consistent laps and a clear route for rain down the slope.
- We complete agreed ridge, hip and verge details that hold and weather the edges of the roof.
- We consider valleys, dormers and chimney flashings alongside the tiles or slates that meet them.
Signs your roof needs attention
- Individual slates slide down the slope or gather against the gutter after wind.
- Tiles crack repeatedly in the same area, leaving the underlay open to weather.
- Replacement pieces sit proud or have a different profile from the surrounding covering.
- Ridge or hip tiles are loose and the bedding beneath them has broken away.
- An ageing covering needs replacement across a whole slope rather than another patch.
How we get the work done
Show us the affected roof
Give your address and describe whether the covering is slate, plain tile or an interlocking tile. If you are unsure, a ground-level photograph helps us identify the starting point.
We assess the covering and support
We inspect the damaged area, fixings and supporting layers. For replacement roofs, we check how your preferred material suits the structure, pitch and adjoining roof details.
Choose the agreed specification
Your free quote explains the covering, repair extent and finishing details. We discuss appearance and any property-specific requirements before materials are chosen and the work is agreed.
We lay and secure the roof
We repair or replace the agreed covering, working through the courses and junctions. We check the finished edges and explain the completed work, including the terms supplied for a new roof.
Why choose Lifetime for tiled and slate roofing?
You need more than a colour match. We bring over 10 years’ experience to the material, fixing and junction choices that make your covering work as a roof. We are fully insured with public liability insurance, and new roofs come with a 20-year guarantee. George’s MyBuilder account of a full replacement gives you customer feedback to read alongside our real tiled-roof photographs and your property-specific quote.
★★★★★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
The figures below describe repair work. For a full tiled or slate replacement, use our new roof cost guide and request a quote for the roof size, covering and support at your property.
Typical market ranges for Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. These are guide figures, not Lifetime Roofing prices.
Small tile or slate repair: £150 to £450; More extensive roof repair: £800 to £2,500.
Read the roof repair cost guide, then request your free quote for the work at your property. We explain the scope and price before you agree.
