Roofers Nottingham | Recommended, Reliable Roofing Contractor from Derby
Derby Roofers working regularly across Nottingham — roof repairs, full re-roofs and flat roofing for the city’s Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and newer estates, quoted and guaranteed the same way as our Derby jobs.
- Free Drone Survey
- Written Quote, No Obligation
- IPAF & PASMA-Certified Team
- Workmanship Warranty
Roofers Nottingham Can Rely On — From a Derby-Based Team That Knows the City
If you’ve been searching for roofers Nottingham homeowners and landlords actually recommend to their neighbours, you’ve found a sensible option. We’re Derby Roofers, and Nottingham sits inside our regular working patch alongside the rest of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire — roughly a sixteen-mile run down the A52, close enough that we treat it as home ground rather than a special trip.
We cover Nottingham’s mix of Victorian terraces around the Lace Market and Sherwood, 1930s semis further out, and newer estate housing on the city’s edges, with the same crew, the same materials and the same written guarantee we give customers on our own doorstep in Derby.
- IPAF-certified operators for safe powered access on taller Nottingham terraces and commercial roofs
- PASMA-certified for mobile tower work on standard semis and extensions
- Derby-based crew running scheduled Nottingham visits most weeks, not a one-van operation stretched across the county
Nottingham’s Roofs, Street by Street — Lace Market Terraces to New-Build Estates
Nottingham has one of the widest property mixes we work on anywhere in our coverage area. Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the Lace Market and Radford still wear their original slate in places, with tightly-packed rooflines and little or no rear access — the kind of roof that calls for a crew used to working carefully on steep pitches above a shared street.
Further out, 1930s semis in areas like Sherwood and Carlton carry original clay or early concrete tiles now reaching the end of their working life, while newer estate housing on the city’s edges — and in West Bridgford, Beeston and Arnold — tends to have straightforward pitched or flat roofs that are quicker to access and quote.
Nottingham’s Roofs, Street by Street — Lace Market Terraces to New-Build Estates
Nottingham has one of the widest property mixes we work on anywhere in our coverage area. Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the Lace Market and Radford still wear their original slate in places, with tightly-packed rooflines and little or no rear access — the kind of roof that calls for a crew used to working carefully on steep pitches above a shared street.
Further out, 1930s semis in areas like Sherwood and Carlton carry original clay or early concrete tiles now reaching the end of their working life, while newer estate housing on the city’s edges — and in West Bridgford, Beeston and Arnold — tends to have straightforward pitched or flat roofs that are quicker to access and quote.
Nottingham’s Roofs, Street by Street — Lace Market Terraces to New-Build Estates
Nottingham has one of the widest property mixes we work on anywhere in our coverage area. Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the Lace Market and Radford still wear their original slate in places, with tightly-packed rooflines and little or no rear access — the kind of roof that calls for a crew used to working carefully on steep pitches above a shared street.
Further out, 1930s semis in areas like Sherwood and Carlton carry original clay or early concrete tiles now reaching the end of their working life, while newer estate housing on the city’s edges — and in West Bridgford, Beeston and Arnold — tends to have straightforward pitched or flat roofs that are quicker to access and quote.
Whatever’s brought you here, we can likely help: roof repairs on a slipped ridge tile or a leak that’s started staining a ceiling, full residential roofing replacement on a terrace reaching the end of its life, flat roofing on a rear extension or garage that’s ponding water after every downpour, and larger commercial roofing projects on business units and shopfronts around the city.
Roof Repairs, Re-Roofs and Flat Roofing We Handle in Nottingham
We’re not a Nottingham call centre that farms your job out to a subcontractor nobody’s vetted. Every quote is priced by someone who’ll actually be up on your roof, and every job carries our guarantee in writing regardless of which side of the county line you’re on. Here’s what we cover:
- Pitched roof re-roofing and re-tiling, including matching clay and concrete tile profiles common on Victorian terraces in areas like the Lace Market and Radford
- Slate roof repair and replacement, with reclaimed or closely matched slate for older streets where the roof line needs to stay consistent
- Flat roof installation and repair in EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and torch-on felt for extensions, garages and dormers
- Ridge, hip and valley repairs, including replacing old mortar bedding with dry ridge and dry verge systems
- Chimney flashing and leadwork around chimney stacks, dormer windows and roof-to-wall junctions
- Storm and wind damage repairs, including emergency temporary weatherproofing on the day where the job allows it
- Soffit, fascia and guttering replacement in UPVC or timber to match the existing property
- Roof inspections and ongoing roof maintenance visits, plus moss and lichen removal, particularly useful on shaded terraced rows that hold damp
- Roofing work tied into loft conversions, including roof window fitting and insulation upgrades where the roof structure is opened up
- Gutter clearing and downpipe repairs, either as a standalone call-out or added onto a larger job
Not Included / Costed Separately
- Scaffolding hire is priced separately from the roofing labour and materials figure — it depends on height and access, not the size of the roof itself
- Structural timber replacement beyond a standard rot repair (rafters, purlins, joists) gets priced once the roof is opened up and we can see the actual extent of the damage
- Listed building consent or conservation area paperwork isn’t something we handle directly — that sits with you or your architect before work starts
- Internal repairs such as replastering a ceiling or redecorating a room after a leak aren’t part of the roofing quote, though we can point you toward someone who does that side
- Party wall agreements for work near a shared boundary with a neighbouring property are a separate legal step to sort before we book a date
- Faults caused by work someone else carried out on the roof after we’ve finished aren’t covered under our guarantee
Getting Safely Onto Nottingham’s Terraces, Semis and City-Centre Roofs
Ask why a Derby-based crew should be the ones up a Nottingham roof rather than a firm registered in the city, and the honest answer sits with what’s on the van rather than the address on the invoice. The team that turns up to a three-storey terrace near the Lace Market or a taller block in the city centre carries IPAF training for powered access platforms, so getting safely up to height doesn’t rely on judging that a ladder was probably fine.
Standard Nottingham semis and rear extensions call for something different — a mobile tower goes up under PASMA training instead, which is the quicker, cheaper option when scaffolding would be overkill for a chimney flashing repair or a few rows of slipped tiles.
Having both covered in-house, rather than one method and a subcontractor for the other, means the access method gets picked to suit the actual roof rather than whatever happens to be free that week. It also means a job that starts as a straightforward repair and turns out to need soffit and fascia work, or leadwork around a chimney stack, stays with the same crew rather than stalling while a second contractor gets booked in. Where the roof is part of a wider loft conversion, that access equipment and the same team carry over to that stage of the job too.
From First Photo to Finished Roof: How Nottingham Jobs Get Done
- Call or send photos: You get in touch and send a couple of photos of the problem — a slipped tile, a damp patch on the ceiling, a flat roof that’s holding water — and we can usually give you a rough steer before anyone drives out.
- Site visit and inspection: Someone from the team comes out to Nottingham, gets up safely using IPAF-certified powered access or a PASMA-certified tower where the property calls for it, and checks the roof structure rather than just the symptom you’ve noticed indoors.
- Written quote: You’re given a written price covering materials, labour and access equipment, broken down clearly so you can see what’s for the roofing work itself and what’s for scaffolding or a tower if one’s needed.
- Scheduling and materials: Once you’ve accepted, we order matching tiles, slate or flat roofing membrane and book a date. We tend to build Nottingham jobs into a run rather than sending a single van out for one house, which keeps costs down for you.
- The roofing work itself: The crew strips back only what needs replacing where that’s an option, fits new tiles, slate or membrane, redoes flashing and ridges, and keeps the site tidy as the job progresses.
- Sign-off and aftercare: You get walked round the finished roof, a written guarantee, and a direct number for any snagging — not a Nottingham office run by a different company to whoever quoted you in the first place.
From First Photo to Finished Roof: How Nottingham Jobs Get Done
- Call or send photos: You get in touch and send a couple of photos of the problem — a slipped tile, a damp patch on the ceiling, a flat roof that’s holding water — and we can usually give you a rough steer before anyone drives out.
- Site visit and inspection: Someone from the team comes out to Nottingham, gets up safely using IPAF-certified powered access or a PASMA-certified tower where the property calls for it, and checks the roof structure rather than just the symptom you’ve noticed indoors.
- Written quote: You’re given a written price covering materials, labour and access equipment, broken down clearly so you can see what’s for the roofing work itself and what’s for scaffolding or a tower if one’s needed.
- Scheduling and materials: Once you’ve accepted, we order matching tiles, slate or flat roofing membrane and book a date. We tend to build Nottingham jobs into a run rather than sending a single van out for one house, which keeps costs down for you.
- The roofing work itself: The crew strips back only what needs replacing where that’s an option, fits new tiles, slate or membrane, redoes flashing and ridges, and keeps the site tidy as the job progresses.
- Sign-off and aftercare: You get walked round the finished roof, a written guarantee, and a direct number for any snagging — not a Nottingham office run by a different company to whoever quoted you in the first place.
Most straightforward repairs are sorted in a single visit; full re-roofs and larger flat roof jobs are scheduled once materials are confirmed, with a time estimate given alongside your written quote.
Nottingham Roof Repair and Re-Roof Prices, Roughly Speaking
Roof repairs in Nottingham generally run from around £150 for a small tile or flashing fix up to roughly £2,500 for a more involved repair covering a larger area or multiple problems on the same roof. A full pitched roof replacement typically falls between £4,000 and £19,000 depending on size, material and access, working out at roughly £120 to £275 per square metre once tiles, felt, battens and labour are all in.
Flat roofing tends to run cheaper per square metre — somewhere around £50 to £110 — with EPDM rubber usually landing at the lower end. General roofing labour across the UK sits around £35 to £45 an hour, a reasonable baseline before materials and access equipment are added.
Those figures give you a working sense of scale, not a number you can bank on for your specific roof. Nottingham’s housing stock varies a lot street by street — a Victorian terrace with restricted rear access costs differently to fit scaffolding on than a detached house with a driveway. A proper quote needs one of us to see the roof in person, check the pitch, the access and the condition of the timbers underneath, before we put a figure in writing.
- Carlton (NG4)
- Arnold (NG5)
- Gedling (NG4)
- Mapperley (NG3)
- Long Eaton (NG10)
- City Centre (NG1)
- Lace Market (NG1)
- Sherwood (NG5)
- Radford (NG7)
- Hyson Green (NG7)
- West Bridgford (NG2)
- Beeston (NG9)
- Chilwell (NG9)
- Bramcote (NG9)
- Stapleford (NG9)
- Carlton (NG4)
- Arnold (NG5)
- Gedling (NG4)
- Mapperley (NG3)
- Long Eaton (NG10)
Lace Market to Long Eaton: Our Nottingham Coverage Area
We’re based in Derby, and that’s still where most of our work sits day to day, but Nottingham is close enough to be a regular fixture rather than an occasional trip — the two cities are near enough neighbours that a scheduled run into Nottingham most weeks is entirely normal for us. Within Nottingham, that covers the city centre, Lace Market, Sherwood, West Bridgford, Beeston, Long Eaton, Carlton, Arnold and the surrounding suburbs, taking in everything from Victorian terraces to modern estate housing. If you’re anywhere in that patch and unsure whether your postcode is a straightforward yes, call us on 01332-529704 and we will tell you plainly rather than leaving you guessing.
- City Centre (NG1)
- Lace Market (NG1)
- Sherwood (NG5)
- Radford (NG7)
- Hyson Green (NG7)
- West Bridgford (NG2)
- Beeston (NG9)
- Chilwell (NG9)
- Bramcote (NG9)
- Stapleford (NG9)
- Carlton (NG4)
- Arnold (NG5)
- Gedling (NG4)
- Mapperley (NG3)
- Long Eaton (NG10)
- Derby (DE1)
- Heanor (DE75)
- Ilkeston (DE7)
- Borrowash (DE72)
- Breadsall (DE21)
Frequently Asked Questions About Roofers in Nottingham
How much does a roofer cost in Nottingham?
It depends heavily on the job. Small repairs typically run from around £150 up to £2,500 for something more involved, while a full pitched roof replacement generally lands between £4,000 and £19,000, or roughly £120 to £275 per square metre. Flat roofing tends to be cheaper per square metre, usually £50 to £110 depending on the material. Labour alone tends to sit around £35 to £45 an hour. A firm figure needs a site visit.
Do you cover both Nottingham and Derby for roofing jobs?
Yes. We’re based in Derby, and Nottingham is roughly sixteen miles away along the A52, close enough that it’s a regular part of our working week rather than a special trip. Jobs in both cities are quoted and scheduled the same way, with the same crew and the same guarantee.
How fast can you fix an emergency leak in Nottingham?
Same-day or next-day is often possible for genuine emergencies, particularly if we can get temporary weatherproofing on within the day to stop water getting further into the property while a permanent fix is scheduled. Call as early as you can and describe what’s happening so we can judge urgency accurately.
What’s the average cost of a full roof replacement in Nottingham?
Most full pitched roof replacements fall between £4,000 and £19,000, working out at roughly £120 to £275 per square metre once tiles, felt, battens and labour are included. The wide range comes down to roof size, pitch, material choice and how easy the property is to access.
Are you available for flat roof repairs on extensions in Nottingham?
Yes, flat roofing on extensions, garages and dormers is a regular part of our workload, using EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or torch-on felt depending on what suits the roof and your budget. Flat roofing generally costs less per square metre than pitched work, typically £50 to £110.
Do you offer free roofing quotes in Nottingham?
Yes, the site visit and written quote are free with no obligation to book the work afterwards. Given how much Nottingham’s housing stock varies street by street, an in-person look is the only way to give you a number worth trusting.
Can you match tiles on Victorian terrace roofs in Nottingham?
Yes, matching clay and concrete tile profiles on older terraces is something we handle regularly, whether that’s sourcing reclaimed tiles to keep a roof line consistent or finding a close modern equivalent where reclaimed stock isn’t available.
Does travelling from Derby affect your Nottingham quote pricing or callout times?
Not in any way that shows up as a separate charge on your quote. Because Nottingham is a regular part of our working area rather than an occasional trip, jobs there get scheduled alongside Derby work rather than priced as a special journey, and callout times are comparable to a Nottingham-based firm for anything but the most urgent same-hour emergencies.
What should Nottingham landlords with multiple rental properties know about roof inspections?
Staggering inspections across a portfolio rather than waiting for tenants to report a leak tends to save money over time, since small issues like a slipped tile or blocked gutter are cheap to fix early and expensive once they’ve caused internal damage. We can set up a rolling inspection schedule across several Nottingham properties and quote each one on the same visit where they’re reasonably close together.
Book a Nottingham Roof Inspection Before Small Problems Get Expensive
A slipped tile or a small area of ponding on a flat roof rarely stays small — water finds its way into timber, insulation and ceilings a lot faster than most people expect, and Nottingham’s older terraced stock in particular doesn’t forgive a leak left over a wet winter.
Get a roof looked at while it’s still a repair rather than a replacement. Derby Roofers has been carrying out roofing work across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire for over 20 years, with the same crew, materials and written guarantee whether the job is in Derby or Nottingham.
- ✅ Free drone survey and written, no-obligation quote
- ✅ Over 20 years of local roofing experience
- ✅ IPAF & PASMA-certified access team
- ✅ Workmanship warranty on every job
Call, send a few photos, or ask for a free site visit and you’ll get a plain answer on what’s actually wrong and what it’ll cost to put right.