Roof replacement (Pitched/Tiled) in Rainham

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Roof replacement (Pitched/Tiled) in Rainham

On the lookout for tile or slate roofing contractors in Rainham? Our tile and slate roofing contractors within Rainham can easily provide you with the ideal quotations to have a whole new roof constructed or repaired.

Tile and slate are the two most favored materials in the UK with regard to roofing construction, with the toughness and resistance to weather both popular factors with British property owners. With a number of colours to set your household apart from the crowd you will have the opportunity to give a distinctive appeal to your property.

Colours available include black, grey and red, and so be certain to seek out something that suits your existing house. Along with little servicing required over a 75-year lifespan, you're sure to have something that can look good for years.

With the number of colours on offer and also the low upkeep and superb strength characteristics, purchasing a tile or slate roof is most often the best choice for property owners.

We'll provide you with as many as four tile or slate roofers in the area, who'll provide quotations for the work you want completed. You'll get a house visit from experts in Rainham who'll help you pick the right material for your house before carrying out the construction.

The installation of a tile or slate roof is going to take two or three days to a couple of weeks, with regards to the size and pitch of the roof structure, in addition to the volume of workers undertaking the job.

Average Tile or slate roofing cost in Rainham

The regular cost of Tile or slate roofing is £6000. Costs can change based upon the materials and the organisation hired. The upper price range can be as high as £6900. The material costs are normally approximately £1500

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Tile or slate roofing installation cost in Rainham 2025

Labour cost £4,200
Material cost £1,500
Waste removal £300
Time frame: 3-4 weeks

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Tile or slate roofing Projects in Rainham in March 2025

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We noted 178 requests for property quotations in Rainham. Of these quotation requests the number of tile or slate roofing quotes within Rainham was 0. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these consumers with up to four suitable contractors who were available for work in Rainham during those times. Request a free property survey from reputable companies within Rainham.

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Rainham

Rainham is a part of the Medway Towns city its population often consisted of under Gillingham in the unitary authority of Medway, in South East England, and also part of the ritualistic area of Kent. Historically, Rainham was a different town up until, in 1928, it was contributed to the Municipal District of Gillingham, which was originally developed in 1903 and was grouped right into the latter's built-up area in evaluation of the 2011 census by the Office for National Statistics. It became part of the Medway authority when Gillingham was integrated with the other towns to develop Medway Unitary Authority in 1998. It has its very own recreation as well as retail hub as well as unlike Gillingham has a typical area broadly to the south as well as which because the late 20th century is greatly property housing. Rainham was initially a direct negotiation along the main road. The population in 1801 was 422; two centuries later on it is well over six thousand. Part of the reason for this big growth can be credited to the train. When the railway came in 1858 it brought a practically immediate rise in the size of the town; when the Chatham Main Line was electrified in 1959, similar to all the places served by it, community development began again. One of the results was the structure of Parkwood estate.

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    Thomas Roof Restoration LTD

    25 review(s)
    Based: in Canterbury, CT4 7RT

    Thomas Roof Restoration are proud to work on your property as if it were their own. Based in Canterbury, covering Kent, South East London and the home counties, we work to see the job finished to your satisfaction whilst keeping your budget in mind

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    William W., CT14
    3

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full) in Deal

    i can not give a comparison as they were the only company to contact me.

    Bishop Roofing Building and Landscaping

    19 review(s)
    Based: in Essex, CM15 0HH

    we Are a family run business with over 30 years experience built on reputation Our services include all types of roofing from small repairs to complete new roofs including flat roofs , we also carry out extensions and all building works to tailor y...

    Latest review

    Albert N., RM3
    4

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full) in Romford

    Appt made

    Bdandsonroofing

    1 review(s)
    Based: in Newmarket, CB8 8RJ

    Roofing services New roofs Re roofs Upvc Guttering Soffits Repairs

    Latest review

    David C., HD5
    3

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full) in Huddersfield

    Ran out of daylight and missed cleaning up and some downpipe and gutter replacement. Did not return next day to finish a...

    Royal Roofing & Building Contractors

    57 review(s)
    Based: in Wickford, SS12 9LA

    Royal roofing & building contractors ltd are a family run business with over 25 years experience in the roofing and building trade we have a long list of satisfied customers all over the south-east of England we offer guarantees with our work and we ...

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    Gary W., SS7
    5

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full) in Benfleet

    Prompt contact and friendly manner. Made the emergency repair (it was raining) to protect the roof and booked in the fu...

    TOP Line Roofing

    27 review(s)
    Based: in Dartford, DA13 0TX

    Hi there this is william from Topline roofing this is a family run business I am the third generation in the BusinessHell recommendation in business is your satisfaction

    Latest review

    Gerry S., DA6
    4

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full) in Bexleyheath

    Received a better quote from another company.

    CDF Roofing

    48 review(s)
    Based: in Evesham, WR11 4UA

    Latest review

    Don S., HP4
    3

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full) in Berkhamsted

    average

    Home Pride Roofing and Building Solutions

    4 review(s)
    Based: in Dartford, DA12 4JN

    Homepride roofing and building solutions always finish our work to a high standard to satisfy customers, as we have tradesman to all work we take on. And all our work comes with a guarantee.

    Latest review

    Brian R., DA8
    3

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full) in Erith

    Good easy to talk to

    Excel Roofing

    15 review(s)
    Based: in Dunstable, LU5 5BJ

    Excel Roofing are a friendly and professional roofing company, based in Luton and offer a quality roofing service. We serve all of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

    Latest review

    Valerie W., SG5
    4

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full) in Hitchin

    Nice people but decided to go elsewhere

    Terry Letherbridge T/A Letherbridge Roofing

    4 review(s)
    Based: in Essex, CM16 6LB

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    Albert N., RM3
    3

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full) in Romford

    Appt made

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    22 Apr

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full)

    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Tina H

    Start Date: 1 to 3 months

    to see if we need a new roof or just a clean also do need fascia's and soffits replaced are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached property age: 1930-1970 how many ...

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    11 Aug

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    Enquiry from: Nigel C

    Start Date: Immediate

    Ridge tiles re cemented (approx 6/8)

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    20 Feb

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full)

    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Yasmin K

    Start Date: Immediate

    Customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Roof type: Pitched, Work description: Replace the tiles of the whole roof

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    04 Jan

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full)

    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Jeffrey W

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    customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: house, roof type: pitched, work description: we need the lining on our roof replaced as it has all perished ov...

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    29 Dec

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    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Jeffrey W

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    23 Nov

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    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Brett M

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    19 Nov

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full)

    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Robert B

    Start Date: Immediate

    Quote for Repair to Luton Roof. Small hole approx 50mm diameter

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    24 Oct

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full)

    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Brett M

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    customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: house, roof type: pitched, work description: re place the valley to a bigger one are you the property owner: o...

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    18 Jun

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    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Deborah D

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    19 Jan

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full)

    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Marta I

    Start Date: 1 to 3 months

    Customer made enquiry for Tile Roof replacement quotes online. Mrs lives in Rainham area. Please call to arrange appointment

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    14 Jan

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full)

    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Darran R

    Start Date: Immediate

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    23 Oct

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    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Christine G

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    24 Sep

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    Rainham - RM13

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    26 Dec

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full)

    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Arvinder S

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    18 Oct

    Roofing | Pitched | Replacement (Partial & Full)

    Rainham - RM13

    Enquiry from: Mrs L

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    FAQs

    How to slate a roof?

    One of the most popular choices for roofing materials are roof slates. There is a number of advantages that a roof slate has, hey can be aesthetically pleasing, they can also increase the potential selling value of the house and many more. Slate is a sturdy and resilient material that delivers waterproofing physical characteristics to a pitched roof. Unlike other roof materials which absorb water slates do not. Therefore, slate is the most resistant towards freezing and water damage.

    Find out the pitch of your roof

    Before beginning with the fitting procedure, you need to figure out the pitch of your roof. The roof pitch commands how much overlap is essential with each slate. This has been made a lot easier than the early days with the advancement of technology.

    Find out the required overlap

    Once you’ve found out the exact pitch of your roof accurately, take a look at the slate producer’s description. Each manufacturer will propose the obligatory overlap in order to form a firm and safe slate roof.

    Roll out the roof membrane

    Firstly, guarantee your joists or trusses are clean of any sheards or old nails that could harm the membrane. You will now have to roll the chosen roofing membrane along the roof trusses. It is always wise to start from one of the bottom corners and keep rolling it along to the other corner.

    Secure the roof membrane

    Once the membrane has been moved out, use thump nails to protect one edge. You will now have to pull the membrane taut and carefully fix it into position. Do this before adding any nails across the membrane at points of intersection with the trusses for extra stability.

    Batten placement

    This is done to find the proper assignment of the battens. For this, you will need two full-sized slates along with an under eaves slate. Carefully position the battens on the top of the roof on the top of the overlay. Make sure not to fix them down since it will be easier to move them around and make any adjustments.

    How to build a roof?

    A roof serves as something which is so much more than just a top of a building. A roof delivers guard from the elements and precipitation, it also helps drain water from a structure, and helps to provide insulation to the structure allowing it to keep the interior of a building cool or warm, according to season.

    There are several steps to building a roof

    Mount the trusses.

    This step requires the building’s wall frames to be completely level, square and plumb. If you are building the roof onto a building that is still a frame you must use ladders or scaffolding. Hoist the trusses onto the roof.

    Install temporary braces.

    You will need to install temporary braces that the trusses can rest on until the sheathing and permanent bracing are installed, this has to be done before you install the trusses. At the centre of the back wall, nail the bottom half of one two-by-six board that's 16 feet long to the top of the outside wall, making sure you fasten it to a stud.

    Install the end trusses.

    Install the two end trusses at the front and back of the building, making sure you affix them to the temporary bracing. The batten you take will have to be a bit longer than the distance will separate the trusses.

    Install the standard trusses.

    According to the instructions provided by the manufacturer, you will first need to install the first standard truss. You will also need to nail it to the batten from the first truss.

    Sheath the roof.

    Once your trusses permanently braced, you can begin with the sheathing of the roof. Starting from the bottom corner and moving across the bottom, the sheathing is installed lengthwise.

    Install the roof cover.

    Like the sheathing and underlayment procedures, the roof cover is installed lengthwise from the bottom up. The shingles should be staggered, and they should also overlap at the same time. You will need to work up to the ridge and use a ridge cap shingles to finish the ridge.

    What is a roof eave?

    An eave is the edge of a roof, which is why they are now and then called roof eaves. On a household's outside, eaves can stick out outside the side of the building, serving both ornamental and applied purposes. The eave of a house has come to mean the lower area of the roof that projects after the external covering, as opposite to a cornice, which is part of the entablature in Classical architecture.

    Think of how a roof outspreads outside the covering, and then think about how a hard rain may roll down the roof and, on the ground, away from the structure. Centuries ago, the eavesdrop was that indentation line made around a structure when the rain fell off the edge of the roof onto the ground.

    Types of Eaves

    A roof can come to a conclusion in essentially three ways. A closed eave is the one which has very little or no overhang at all. An open eave has a visible overhang, projecting beyond the roof brackets. A boxed eave is surrounded with a soffit.

    The Use of Eaves?

    An eave can defend the siding and substance of a structure. A roof eave bulging beyond the sides permits snow and rain to fall from the roof away from the covering, to the ground. The more the "weather" gets thrown away from the household, the chances of you having a dry basement increases.

    In cases of regions with a warmer climate, a large eave can help provide shade to the interior of the house. In rainy environments, the prolonged eaves of Asian architecture deliver shelter from the climate, as well as direction. In the 21st century, an eave may be an inconspicuous site for security cameras and light.

    What is a pitched roof?

    A pitched roof is a type of roof that is defined to have a sloping surface that has an angle that is greater than 20 degrees. Pitched roofs offer a more classical appearance. They remain the most communal and effective answer in wet and cold weathers to guarantee all-out protection.

    Eaves

    In the roof, the lower part of the inclined roof which is prominent outside the external face of the wall. The chief purpose of eaves is to pour the rainwater from the roof straight on the exterior wall. It also provides protection from sunlight. Eaves are sometimes decorated to an architectural beauty.

    Gable

    The Three-sided higher part of the wall at the end of a ridge roof.

    Flashing

    A band of impermeable material, typically metal, used to eliminate water from the intersection between a roof covering and another part of the structure. Flashings are provided to stop moisture from inflowing the wall and roof through joints in copings, parapet wall, and other infiltrations through the roof plane.

    Hip

    The Hip is defined as the exterior angle, which is generally greater than 180 degrees, which is formed at the inclined ridge of the roof slopes.

    Ridge

    The ridge is defined as the horizontal intersection made by the rising roof surfaces that are inclined in opposite directions.

    Purlins

    Purlins are the horizontal members which are laid on the principal rafters which help to support the common rafter of a roof. This is usually done when the span is large. Purlins are made from wood or steel. The top surfaces of the purlins intend to be unvarying and plane.

    Fascia

    This is the wooden board that is fixed to the feet of the common rafter at eaves. The Fascia helps the lowest ends of the roof covering material to rest on it.

    Rafter

    One of the major structural components of a pitched roof is a rafter. The rafter generally begins for the support of the roof to the ridge or hip. The purlin is supported by equally spaced rafters used side by side.

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