Roofers in Colchester.
Family-run Colchester roofing contractors covering CO1–CO7 — full re-roofs in slate, clay and concrete, GRP flat roofs, leadwork, chimneys and emergency leak repairs from £180. Free survey with photographs, fixed written price, written workmanship guarantee.
- Free roof survey with photos
- Fixed written quote — no day rates
- £5m public liability insurance
- Same-day emergency callout
Roofing services across Colchester
Full pitched re-roofs
Strip, re-felt, re-batten and re-tile in concrete, clay or natural slate. Breathable membrane and dry-ridge as standard.
Flat roofing — GRP & EPDM
Fibreglass and rubber flat roofs for extensions, dormers, garages and porches. Seamless, no felt laps to fail.
Leadwork & chimneys
Code 4/5 lead flashings, valleys, soakers and chimney re-flaunching — the most common source of Colchester leaks.
Emergency leak repairs
Slipped tiles, storm damage and active leaks across CO1–CO7. Same-day or next-day callout in most cases.
- Gutter, fascia & soffit replacement
- Roof moss removal & soft washing
- Velux & rooflight installation
- Ridge re-bedding & dry-ridge systems
- Dormer and bay roof rebuilds
- Insurance & storm-damage reports
New roof in New Town Colchester
We stripped off a rotting, leaking roof in New Town Colchester and installed a new tiled covering, complete with breathable membrane, treated battens and dry-ridge detailing. Two unwanted chimneys were removed and the roofline made watertight — a typical Colchester re-roof where the old covering had reached the end of its life.
- Full strip and re-tile on a New Town Colchester property
- Two chimneys removed and roof made watertight
- Completed by OMP Building Services
Reviews from Colchester and north Essex
4.9★ from 305+ verified reviews across Checkatrade, TrustATrader and MyBuilder.
“Recently had our roof replaced and really impressed with the overall service. Everything was handled professionally from start to finish.”
“OMP rebuilt our garden wall and repointed the front of the house. Tidy, on time and the brickwork looks fantastic.”
“Rendered the front and side of our house and laid a new patio. On budget, tidy team and a brilliant finish.”
Colchester roofs, by property type
Colchester housing stock spans Roman-core terraces to 2020s estates, and each era fails in its own way. Knowing what's under the tiles before we quote is what keeps our prices honest.
Victorian & Edwardian terraces (Lexden, New Town, Maldon Road)
Natural slate on original softwood battens, usually with lead valleys between the back-addition and main roof. These almost always need a full re-batten — the 1890s laths won't take modern fixings. We match Welsh or Spanish slate to the existing gauge so the street elevation stays consistent.
1930s–1950s semis (Prettygate, Shrub End, Old Heath)
Rosemary clay plain tiles or early concrete interlocks, typically with sand-and-cement bedded ridges that have blown after 70+ years. Re-bedding alone is a false economy at this age; we normally quote a full strip with a dry-ridge system.
1970s–1990s estates (Highwoods, Greenstead, Stanway)
Marley Ludlow and Redland concrete interlocking tiles now reaching the end of their 50-year design life. Fading and delamination are the tell-tales. Type-1 felt underneath is usually perished at the eaves and torn at every fixing.
New-builds & extensions (Stanway, Mile End, Wivenhoe Park)
Warranty-sensitive work — we build to NHBC detailing, photograph every stage and issue certificates for the membrane and tile so the developer or warranty provider has a clean paper trail.
Listed & conservation property (Dedham, Historic Core, West Bergholt)
Handmade clay peg tiles, lime torching and traditional lead detailing. We work to Colchester City Council conservation guidance and can arrange listed building consent liaison where the roof covering is being altered.
Coastal-edge property (Wivenhoe, Rowhedge, Mersea Road)
Estuary exposure means salt-laden wind driving rain under tile laps. We specify mechanically fixed perimeters, clipped verges and higher-code lead so nothing lifts in a north-easterly.
What roofing costs in Colchester
Real 2026 guide prices for CO postcodes. Scaffold is quoted separately and typically adds £700–£1,400. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
| Job | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Slipped / broken tile repair | from £180 |
| Chimney re-flaunch & lead flashing | £450 – £950 |
| Gutter, fascia & soffit (semi) | £1,200 – £2,200 |
| GRP flat roof (single garage) | £1,900 – £3,000 |
| Re-roof — 3-bed terrace | £4,500 – £6,500 |
| Re-roof — 3-bed semi | £5,500 – £7,500 |
| Re-roof — detached / complex | £8,500 + |
How a Colchester re-roof runs
- Step 1
Free roof survey
Ladder or drone inspection, photographs of every defect and a plain-English explanation of what's actually failing.
- Step 2
Written fixed quote
Itemised by strip, felt, batten, tile, lead and scaffold. No day rates, no provisional sums.
- Step 3
Scaffold & strip
Scaffold erected with edge protection, old covering stripped to rafters, timbers inspected and any rot replaced.
- Step 4
Felt, batten & tile
Breathable membrane, treated battens to BS 5534, tiles laid to gauge and mechanically fixed at all perimeters.
- Step 5
Lead, ridge & verge
Lead dressed to chimneys and valleys, dry-ridge and dry-verge systems fitted — no mortar to crack.
- Step 6
Clean up & guarantee
Skip cleared, magnet-swept for nails, and your written workmanship guarantee issued with the final invoice.
Roofers across Colchester & CO1–CO7
- Colchester Town Centre
- Lexden
- Stanway
- Mile End
- Highwoods
- Greenstead
- Prettygate
- Shrub End
- Old Heath
- Wivenhoe
- Rowhedge
- Ardleigh
- Marks Tey
- Dedham
- Layer-de-la-Haye
- West Bergholt
- Copford
- Tiptree
Roofers in Colchester — your questions answered
How much do roofers in Colchester charge?+
Small repairs in Colchester start from £180. A full re-roof on a 3-bed semi typically runs £5,500–£7,500 in concrete interlocking tile, or £8,000–£11,000 in natural slate. Scaffolding is usually £700–£1,400 depending on the property and how much of the perimeter needs covering. Every job gets a written fixed price after a free survey — we don't work on day rates.
How do I know if I need a repair or a full re-roof?+
The test is the felt and battens, not the tiles. If you can see daylight or torn felt from inside the loft, if battens crumble when pressed, or if you've had three or more separate leaks in different places, patch repairs stop being economical. If the covering is sound and one or two tiles have slipped, a repair is the right call — and we'll tell you so on the survey rather than upselling.
How long does a re-roof take in Colchester?+
A 3-bed semi normally takes 5–8 working days once scaffold is up: one day to strip, two to three to felt and batten, two to tile, and one for leadwork and ridge. Terraces are quicker; detached properties with multiple pitches, valleys and dormers can run to two or three weeks. Rain pauses the strip but not the tiling, and we always sheet up overnight.
Do you do emergency roof repairs in Colchester?+
Yes. We cover CO1–CO7 for storm damage, slipped tiles and active leaks, and can usually attend same-day or next-day. If we can't make it safe immediately we'll sheet the roof temporarily at no extra cost and return to complete the permanent repair.
Will I need scaffolding, and is it included?+
Any work above single-storey height needs scaffold or a tower for safety and insurance reasons — it's not optional. It's always priced as a separate line on your quote so you can see exactly what it costs rather than having it buried in a total.
Do you need planning permission to re-roof a house in Colchester?+
For a like-for-like re-roof, no — it's permitted development. You will need consent if the property is listed, in the Colchester conservation area, or if you're changing the roof line, adding a dormer or altering the covering material on a protected building. We flag this at survey stage and can handle the council liaison.
What guarantee comes with the work?+
Every re-roof carries our written workmanship guarantee alongside the manufacturer warranties — typically 30+ years on quality concrete and clay tiles, and 20 years on GRP flat roof systems. We're fully insured with £5m public liability on every job.
Which areas around Colchester do you cover?+
All of CO1–CO7: the town centre, Lexden, Stanway, Mile End, Highwoods, Greenstead, Prettygate, Shrub End, Old Heath, Wivenhoe, Rowhedge, Ardleigh, Marks Tey, Dedham, Layer-de-la-Haye, West Bergholt, Copford and Tiptree — plus the wider north Essex area.
Free roofing quote in Colchester
Same-day call back across CO1–CO7. Emergency leaks answered first.