Roofing Quote Template UK: What to Include (And What's Costing You Jobs)

Roofing quotes are different from most trades. The job scope can change significantly once you get on the roof — hidden rot, failed sarking felt, substandard original work — and clients don't always understand why a straightforward re-roof turns into something bigger.

This guide covers how to structure a roofing quote that's clear, professional, and protects you if the job changes scope. If you want a broader foundation first, start with our guide on how to write a contractor quote that wins jobs.

What Makes Roofing Quotes Different

Two things that apply to roofing more than most trades:

1. Contingency items are expected Any experienced roofer knows there's often more to a job than what's visible from the ground. A good roofing quote acknowledges this explicitly, rather than leaving it as an unpleasant surprise.

2. Materials fluctuate Roof tiles, lead, slates, and felt prices move. A quote valid for 90 days might be underwater by the time the client books you in. Keep your validity period short — 30 days maximum.

Roofing Quote Template

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[COMPANY NAME] — Roofing Contractors
[Address] | [Phone] | [Email]
[VAT No.] | [Public Liability Insurance No. if relevant]
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ROOFING QUOTATION

Reference:    [REF]
Date:         [DD/MM/YYYY]
Valid until:  [DD/MM/YYYY — 30 days recommended]

Prepared for:
[Client Name]
[Property Address]
[Postcode]

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PROJECT
[e.g. Full re-roof to rear slope — Victorian terrace, 
approx. 45m² of plain clay tiles. Includes ridge, verge, 
and lead valley replacement.]

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SCOPE OF WORKS

Stripping & Preparation
□ Strip existing tiles from [area]
□ Remove and dispose of all debris
□ Inspect and report on batten and sarking felt condition
□ Replace sarking felt to full area with [BS8747 LLTT felt 
  / breathable membrane — specify]
□ Replace battens [fully / as required — specify]

Roofing
□ Supply and lay [X] sq m of [tile type, manufacturer, 
  colour]
□ Cut and fit all hips / ridges / verges
□ Supply and fix new [ridge tiles / hip tiles]
□ Point all ridges in [colour] mortar

Flashings & Leadwork
□ Cut and dress new lead [Code 4 / Code 5] flashings to 
  [chimney / dormer / valley]
□ Re-point stepped flashings where required

Guttering [include / exclude as applicable]
□ Remove and replace [X] metres of [UPVC / cast iron] 
  guttering
□ Replace [X] downpipe sections

Scaffolding
□ [Included in this price / to be provided by client / 
  quoted separately]

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COST BREAKDOWN

                                           £
Labour                                [XXXX]
Tiles / slates (supply)               [XXXX]
Felt and battens                      [XXXX]
Lead and flashings                    [XXXX]
Guttering (if included)               [XXXX]
Scaffolding (if included)             [XXXX]
Skip / waste disposal                 [XXXX]
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Sub-total                             [XXXX]
VAT @ 20%                             [XXXX]
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TOTAL                                 [XXXX]

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EXCLUSIONS (NOT INCLUDED)
• Work below roof line (fascias, soffits) unless stated
• Internal repairs to ceilings, plasterwork, or decoration
• Structural repairs to rafters, purlins, or wall plates 
  (will be quoted separately if found to be necessary)
• Building regulations applications
• Party wall notices

CONTINGENCY NOTE
This quotation is based on the roof as visible from ground 
level and [from loft space / aerial inspection]. Any 
additional structural or sub-roof repairs found necessary 
on stripping will be reported immediately and agreed in 
writing before work proceeds. This is standard practice 
on roofing works.

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PROGRAMME
Estimated start:    [Date — subject to weather]
Estimated duration: [X] days

PAYMENT TERMS
Deposit (30%) on acceptance:    £[XXXX]
Balance on completion:          £[XXXX]

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The Contingency Note: Why It's Non-Negotiable

The contingency paragraph above isn't just protecting you legally — it's managing expectations professionally. A client who reads this knows upfront that roofing work sometimes has surprises, and that you'll flag them before doing extra work.

Contractors who don't include this end up in difficult conversations mid-job. The client feels blindsided. Even if you're completely in the right, it damages the relationship and can lead to delayed payment.

Include the contingency note in every roofing quote, every time.

Scaffolding: Include It or Quote Separately?

The answer depends on your setup:

If you have a scaffold supplier relationship: Include it as a line item with a clear amount. Clients prefer one number to manage.
If you don't arrange scaffolding: Make it a clear exclusion and note that the client will need to arrange and fund scaffolding separately (and that work cannot commence until it's in place).

Never leave scaffolding ambiguous. It's the most common source of "but I thought that was included" disputes. This is just as true when quoting bathroom renovations or extensions — ambiguity always costs you.

How to Price a Roofing Job

General UK pricing benchmarks (adjust for your location, tier, and specification):

Strip and re-tile (standard pitched roof): £70–£120 per m²
Leadwork / valley replacement: £150–£300 per linear metre
Ridge replacement: £100–£180 per linear metre
Flat roof (EPDM rubber): £60–£90 per m²
Flat roof (GRP fibreglass): £70–£100 per m²

These are ballparks. Your actual pricing depends on access difficulty, tile specification, distance from suppliers, and your overhead costs. Don't price to these numbers without checking your own figures. The BCIS House Rebuilding Cost Index is a useful reference for understanding regional cost variation across the UK.

Common Roofing Quote Mistakes

Quoting m² without specifying the tile "Supply and lay new tiles" tells a client nothing. Different tiles vary in cost by 400% or more. Specify the manufacturer, product name, and colour. It removes ambiguity and shows you've actually planned the job.

Not mentioning scaffolding Already covered above — but it bears repeating because it's the single most common source of confusion on roofing jobs.

Under-quoting labour on complex roofs Hips, valleys, dormers, and awkward pitches take significantly more time than a straightforward slope. Price your labour per square metre on simple roofs, but price it per day (realistically) on complex ones.

Not including a post-completion inspection A good addition to any roofing quote: "Includes post-completion check and clean of gutters." Low cost to you, high perceived value to the client.

Sending it as a plain text email Even a well-structured quote loses impact if it arrives as a wall of text in an email. Clients compare contractors — the one who sends a professional-looking document stands out. See our guide on why contractors lose jobs on quoting for the full picture.

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