Complete new roof installations for homes and commercial properties. All materials, all styles, all guaranteed. in Ilford (IG1, IG2, IG3). 163 reviews. 10-year guarantee. Free quotes.
Looking for new roofs in Ilford? Ilford is characterised by 1930s suburban semi-detached houses with hipped roofs and concrete interlocking tiles, stretching along Cranbrook Road and into Gants Hill. Closer to the town centre, Victorian terraces and Edwardian villas have slate and plain tile roofs. The Ilford Hill development has added modern apartment blocks with flat membrane roofing.
Ilford is characterised by 1930s suburban semi-detached houses with hipped roofs and concrete interlocking tiles, stretching along Cranbrook Road and into Gants Hill. Closer to the town centre, Victorian terraces and Edwardian villas have slate and p Specifying a new roof correctly is the single most important step. The wrong material, wrong fixing, or wrong underlay will cost you thousands in premature failure. We survey every property individually and specify materials based on the building type, its age, its exposure, and the local planning context. A Victorian terrace in Ilford gets a completely different specification to a 1930s semi or a modern extension.
Natural slate (Welsh Penrhyn, Spanish, or reclaimed) for Victorian and Edwardian properties. Plain clay tiles (Dreadnought, Russell) for Edwardian and inter-war homes. Concrete interlocking tiles (Marley Modern, Redland 49) for 1930s–70s stock. GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber for flat sections. All underlays are breathable membrane to current Building Regulations. All fixings are stainless steel or copper — never plain iron that will corrode within decades.
Estate agents across Ilford and East London report that a new roof adds £5,000–£15,000 to property values and makes homes significantly easier to sell. A 10-year roof guarantee removes one of the biggest concerns for buyers and their surveyors. In Ilford’s competitive property market, a new roof with a written guarantee is a genuine selling advantage that pays for itself at sale.
1930s concrete interlocking tiles across Ilford’s suburban streets are now beyond their 80-year lifespan — they absorb water, crack in frost, and shed granules. Hipped roof valleys on semi-detached houses are a chronic leak point. Bay window roofs on Edwardian villas leak where zinc flashings have corroded. Many homeowners have installed solar panels on ageing roofs, accelerating tile deterioration.
Our new roofs service covers Cranbrook Road, High Road, Ley Street, Ilford Lane, Albert Road, Balfour Road and all surrounding streets in Ilford. We are already working in the area regularly, so we can be with you quickly and start work without delay.
| Work Type | Guide Price |
|---|---|
| Mid-terrace new roof (slate) | £5,500 – £8,500 |
| End-terrace new roof (tile) | £6,500 – £10,000 |
| Semi-detached new roof (tile) | £7,000 – £12,000 |
| Detached new roof (tile/slate) | £12,000 – £20,000+ |
| Flat roof new build (per m²) | £65 – £95 |
| Scaffolding (typical) | £600 – £1,500 |
| Insulation upgrade (add-on) | £1,000 – £3,000 |
Prices are guide ranges for Ilford. Your actual quote depends on the specific job. All quotes are free, written, and fixed — no hidden extras.
1. Free survey and timber inspection. 2. Detailed specification and itemised quote. 3. Scaffolding erected. 4. Existing roof stripped. 5. Full timber inspection — repairs as needed. 6. Breathable membrane and battens. 7. New covering fitted. 8. Ridges, hips, valleys, flashings completed. 9. Clean-up and waste removal. 10. 10-year workmanship guarantee issued.
Over the past two decades, we have completed thousands of new roofs jobs across Ilford and the wider East London area. That experience means we understand the specific challenges Ilford properties face — from the housing stock and the materials used in their construction, to the local climate conditions and the most common failure patterns. When you choose us, you are not getting a roofer who will learn on your roof — you are getting a team that has already solved your exact problem dozens of times before on the same type of property in the same postcode.
Our 163 verified five-star reviews speak for themselves. Each one represents a Ilford homeowner who trusted us with their roof and was happy enough to leave public feedback. We do not offer incentives for reviews — every one is genuine. That track record of customer satisfaction is something no amount of advertising can replicate.
We are fully insured with £5 million public liability cover, registered with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), and provide a written 10-year workmanship guarantee on every job. Our quotes are detailed, itemised, and fixed — the price we quote is the price you pay, with no hidden extras, no surprise charges, and no pressure to proceed.
Ready to get your new roofs sorted in Ilford? Call 0203 441 9626 now for a free, no-obligation quote. We answer 7 days a week, 8am to 6pm, with 24/7 emergency cover.
Call 0203 441 9626 for a free new roofs quote in Ilford. No call-out fee, no obligation.
“They patched our emergency flat roof leak in Beckton on Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve. And charged the standard emergency rate, no holiday premium. That is the kind of company you want to use.”
“Our Becontree Estate semi needed a complete re-roof — the 1930s clay tiles were crumbling and the battens underneath were rotten. Four days from start to finish, new concrete tiles, all new battens and felt. Looks brilliant.”
“Poplar flat — roof terrace membrane was pooling and leaking into the flat below. They re-laid the membrane with correct falls, new drainage gullies, and composite deck on top. Problem solved.”
Costs depend on the scope of work. Mid-terrace new roof (slate): £5,500 – £8,500. Scaffolding (typical): £600 – £1,500. We provide free, detailed written quotes. Call 0203 441 9626.
Standard work: 2–5 working days from quote acceptance. Emergency: same day, 24/7. We aim to be on-site in Ilford within 1–2 hours for emergencies. Call 0203 441 9626.
Yes. 10-year written workmanship guarantee on all new roofs in Ilford. Material guarantees of up to 25 years depending on the product. Written certificates provided on completion.
163 verified five-star reviews. 10-year guarantee. Fully insured (£5m). No call-out fee. NFRC registered. We know Ilford’s housing stock inside out — we have been working on these roofs for 20+ years.
24/7 emergency service across Ilford (IG1, IG2, IG3). Storm damage, leaks, structural failures. Call 0203 441 9626 any time, day or night.
We cover Ilford and all nearby areas including Barking, Romford, Woodford, Wanstead. Full East London coverage. Call 0203 441 9626 to check your postcode.
£5 million public liability insurance. Employer’s liability. Professional indemnity. NFRC registered. Certificates provided on request before any work begins.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Ilford roofer who’ll turn up when they say they will.
0203 441 9626