There is no single price
Two garages that look alike can cost quite different amounts to deal with. Access, roof condition, waste volume and the distance to a permitted disposal site all change the price. Anyone quoting a fixed figure without seeing photos is guessing, so treat very low phone prices with caution.
What changes the price
- Size and pitch of the roof
- Whether the sheets are whole or broken
- Access for a skip, scaffold and operatives
- Whether the roof structure needs repair
- Gutters, soffits and lining boards that also contain asbestos
- Whether you want a new roof fitted
- How far the waste must travel
What a good quote includes
- A description of the work and the materials involved
- How sheets will be removed and wrapped
- Waste carrier registration and disposal arrangements
- Insurance details
- What is and is not included, such as scaffold and replacement roofing
- Timescale and payment terms
Comparing two quotes
Line the quotes up side by side. If one is much lower, check whether it includes scaffold, waste paperwork, making good and a new roof. A cheap price can hide exclusions that appear on the final bill. Ask each contractor to price removal and replacement separately.
Ways to reduce the cost
Clear the garage, give easy access for the skip, group the work with a neighbour's, and decide on the replacement roof before the visit so the contractor can price it together. Do not cut corners on waste. Dumping is illegal and you may be responsible.
Prices on this site are guides only. The contractor's written quote is what counts.
