Roofer day rates, UK 2026
Typical UK range
£220–£400
per day, ex VAT
≈ £28–£50/hour · reviewed July 2026
What moves the rate
- 01Working at height — scaffold or tower costs sit on top of labour
- 02Pitched roof re-covering versus flat roof systems (GRP, EPDM, felt)
- 03Leadwork and heritage skills, which command a clear premium
- 04Weather windows that compress the working year
Roofing rates have to absorb a shorter effective working year — wind and rain write off days that still cost money. Storm-damage periods spike demand sharply, and emergency tarp-and-repair visits are priced per call-out, not per day.
Roofer rates by region
| Region | Day rate | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater London | £295–£540 | £37–£68 | Detail → |
| South East England | £255–£460 | £32–£58 | Detail → |
| East of England | £230–£420 | £29–£53 | Detail → |
| South West England | £220–£400 | £28–£50 | Detail → |
| Scotland | £215–£390 | £27–£49 | Detail → |
| West Midlands | £210–£385 | £26–£48 | Detail → |
| North West England | £205–£375 | £26–£47 | Detail → |
| East Midlands | £200–£370 | £25–£46 | Detail → |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £200–£360 | £25–£45 | Detail → |
| Wales | £195–£355 | £24–£44 | Detail → |
| North East England | £185–£340 | £23–£43 | Detail → |
| Northern Ireland | £180–£330 | £23–£41 | Detail → |
Is your rate right?
A benchmark tells you what the market pays. It doesn't tell you what you need — that depends on your overheads, your tax pot and how many days you really bill. Two minutes in the calculator settles it.
Roofer day rates — FAQs
- How much does a roofer charge per day in the UK?
- Typically £220–£400 a day, ex VAT, for standard domestic work. London runs roughly a third higher and the lowest-cost regions around 15% below — see the regional breakdown above.
- What affects what a roofer charges?
- Experience and reputation, your region, how complex or specialist the work is, whether it's an emergency, and the overheads a roofer carries (insurance, van, tools, certification). Roofing rates have to absorb a shorter effective working year — wind and rain write off days that still cost money. Storm-damage periods spike demand sharply, and emergency tarp-and-repair visits are priced per call-out, not per day.
- Do roofers charge VAT?
- Only if VAT-registered — mandatory once turnover passes £90,000 a year — in which case 20% is added on top. Plenty of sole traders are below the threshold and don't charge it, so check before you agree a price.
- Should I get more than one quote?
- Yes — two or three quotes give you a fair benchmark and make an outlier obvious. A written quote is legally binding in the UK, so a fair one shouldn't move unless you change the scope of the work.
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Indicative ranges compiled from public cost guides, reviewed July 2026. Ex VAT. A guide, not a quote.