How much does it cost to replace slipped roof tiles in Gloucester?
Tiles slipped or blown off? Post the job for free and it goes to local roofers who cover your area. Only the roofer who takes it on gets your contact details.
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Replacing slipped and missing tiles
A few slipped or missing tiles is usually a small job. The roofer eases out what’s left of the broken tile, fits a new one and fixes it in place, often with a clip or hook where the nails can’t be reached. Ridge and hip tiles along the top and edges are either bedded in mortar or fixed mechanically, and loose ones need resetting before they come down.
If tiles keep slipping all over the roof, the nails may have corroded or the battens underneath may be rotting. That’s a sign of wider wear, and patching may only hold for a while.
Matching matters. Older clay tiles, slates and discontinued concrete tiles can be hard to find new, so roofers often use reclaimed ones. Keep any tiles that have come down, even broken ones, because they help identify what you have.
Most tile repairs need a ladder and roof ladder, a tower or scaffolding. On a three-storey house, or above a conservatory, that’s a bigger job. If scaffolding has to go on the pavement, the scaffolding firm applies to Gloucestershire County Council’s highways team for a licence. You don’t need to sort that out.
Don’t climb onto the roof to push tiles back yourself. If a tile has fallen near a path or driveway, keep people clear until it’s fixed.
What to include when you post
A clear photo is usually the most useful thing you can send.
- Photos from the ground, zoomed in on the gap or slipped tile
- Roughly how many tiles and where: front or back, near the ridge, the edge or a chimney
- What the roof is covered with (clay tiles, concrete tiles or slate), if you know
- How many storeys, and anything below that affects access, like a conservatory
- Any leaks or damp showing inside
- Whether you still have the tiles that came down, and roughly how old the roof is
- If it’s letting water in, choose the emergency option
Choosing a roofer and what to ask
Ask how they plan to reach the damaged area, whether that’s a roof ladder, a tower or scaffolding. It makes a real difference to the price and to how safely the job gets done.
The quote should say how many tiles are being replaced, whether they’re new or reclaimed, and how close a match you can expect. Ask whether they’ll look over the rest of the roof while they’re up there and send you photos of anything else they find, rather than just fixing it.
Be wary of anyone who knocks on the door saying they’ve spotted loose tiles and can do it today for cash. Ask for a written quote with a business name and address. Check they hold public liability insurance, and get any guarantee in writing.
Not quite the right job?
See every job on our Roofer page, or post it anyway and describe it in your own words.
Before a tradesperson starts work
Registrations
Some work must be done by a registered professional. Work on a gas boiler, cooker or fire must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, which you can check on the Gas Safe Register.
Our business check
Limited companies are checked with Companies House and sole traders upload their insurance certificate. Trade registrations are confirmed by the tradesperson when they sign up.
Get the price in writing
Ask for a written quote that sets out the work and the price before anything starts. Your contract for the work is with the tradesperson.
Questions
What people tend to ask before booking this job. For anything specific to your home, ask the tradesperson who takes it on when they get in touch.
It can let water in, so it's worth fixing before the next heavy rain.
Nails can corrode over time and battens can rot. A roofer can tell you whether it's a one-off or a sign of wider wear.
Often, though not always new. Reclaimed tiles are a common answer for older roofs. Keep any that fall, as they help the roofer identify the type.
Not always. On a two-storey house a roofer may use a ladder and roof ladder. Scaffolding is more likely on taller houses, steep roofs, or where the damage is near a chimney or the ridge.
It depends on your policy. Insurers usually treat storm damage and general wear differently. Check with your insurer before the repair if you want to claim, and take photos first.