24/7 Emergency Call-Outs info@goliathroofing.co.uk·0800 009 6010 Services Roofing (All Services)Flat Roof Replacement & RepairRidge Installation (Dry & Mortar)Roof InspectionsLead Flashing Install & RepairRoof Leak RepairRoof InstallationChimney RepairTile, Batten & Membrane Replacement Areas YorkEasingwoldThirskRiponWetherbyTadcasterPocklingtonMaltonDunningtonHaxbyHuntingtonHeslingtonCopmanthorpeEscrickWheldrakeElvingtonBishop WiltonMillingtonSherburn in Elmet About AboutReviews Our WorkContact24/7 Line0800 009 6010Request Free Quote CallGet Free Quote Complete Re-Roofs & New Installations # Roof Installation in York.Stripped to Rafters. Rebuilt Properly.10-Year Guaranteed. When a roof is past patching, patching it is the expensive option. We strip, felt, batten and re-cover with a fully compliant system, dry ridge, correct ventilation, current-standard insulation upgrade, and a written 10-year workmanship guarantee. Request Free Quote Call 0800 009 6010 Fixed-price · Written 10-year workmanship guarantee on full installations · £2M cover Free Standard Inspections Fixed-Price Every Quote, Always 10-Year Workmanship Guarantee* £2M Public Liability *On full installations. Minor repairs carry a 5-year workmanship guarantee. 24/7 emergency call-outs across York & North Yorkshire. Overview ## The work, plainly explained. ### What it is A full roof installation strips the roof back to the rafters (or, on a new build, starts from bare structure), and rebuilds it correctly with modern breathable membrane, treated batten, new or salvaged tiles or slates, compliant dry ridge, updated lead flashings, and thermal upgrades where required. We handle residential re-roofs, commercial re-covers, extension roofs and new-build roofs. ### Who it's for Homeowners whose roof has reached the end of its serviceable life, typically 40–80 years depending on original materials. Anyone who has been patching leaks two or three times a year. Landlords and commercial owners planning capital-expenditure roof replacement. Self-builders and extension projects needing a properly installed roof from day one. ### When it's needed Multiple simultaneous failures across the roof. A membrane visibly torn or degraded (or none at all, on older properties). Battens rotten where accessible. Widespread nail-sickness on slates. A roof that has been patched repeatedly and is still leaking. Planned property renovations where the roof age exceeds 40 years. ### Why professional work matters A full re-roof, done properly, resets the clock by 40–60 years. Repeated patching on an end-of-life roof rarely delivers more than a year or two per patch, and the cumulative cost quickly exceeds the price of doing the job once, correctly. If it's left ## What actually happens when this gets ignored. None of this is scare-copy. It's what we see, week in, week out, on roofs across York and North Yorkshire that were left one winter too long. ### Repeat repair spiral Once a roof starts producing multiple leaks per year, each successive patch tends to buy less time than the last. The cumulative repair spend often exceeds the cost of a full re-roof inside three to five years, with no improvement in condition. ### Insurance & mortgage complications An end-of-life roof shows up on any lender's survey and can affect mortgage offers, insurance premiums, and resale prices. A recent, guaranteed re-roof does the opposite. ### Thermal performance & bills Older roofs typically fall well short of current thermal insulation standards. Every winter you're paying to heat the loft space and the sky above it. A modern re-roof brings the whole thermal element up to current standards. ### Interior damage from continued leaks Continuing to run an end-of-life roof means continuing to accept the interior damage that comes with it: staining, plaster damage, insulation saturation, and creeping decoration replacement. The interior repair bill, cumulatively, often exceeds the roof itself. Our process ## Five steps. No surprises. The same process on every job, a two-tile repair or a full re-roof. Predictable, priced, guaranteed. 01 ### Free Inspection We attend the property, physically get on the roof where safe, and take photographs of every relevant defect. No sales pitch, a clear read of what's actually happening up there. 02 ### Written Diagnosis You receive a plain-English breakdown of what's failed, why it's failed, and the options for putting it right. No jargon, no scare tactics. 03 ### Fixed-Price Quote One price in writing. No day rates, no timesheets, no creeping scope. What we quote is what you pay, even if the job takes longer than expected. 04 ### Scheduled Works A firm start date and a clear plan of works. Larger jobs run on stage payments; smaller jobs are paid on completion. Bank transfer or cash. 05 ### Handover & Guarantee Site cleared, materials removed, photographs of the completed work supplied, and your written workmanship guarantee issued on the day of completion. Why it's worth doing right ## What you actually get. Specific, measurable outcomes, not vague reassurance. ### 40–60 year expected service life A properly installed roof, correct materials, correct falls, correct details, current-standard membrane and ventilation, routinely delivers half a century of service or more. It's a once-a-lifetime job. ### 10-year workmanship guarantee Every full roof installation carries a 10-year written workmanship guarantee, issued on completion. - ### Fixed-price quote, no surprises The entire re-roof is quoted at a single fixed price after physical inspection. That price covers the strip, disposal, membrane, battens, tiles/slates, ridge, lead work, insulation upgrade and scaffold. No day rates, no extras. ### Compliant with current standards Every re-roof is installed to current British Standards, including mechanically fixed ridges (BS 5534), current U-value requirements for insulation, and correct ventilation to Approved Document C and F. ### Reduced maintenance & bills A new roof cuts heat loss, eliminates ongoing repair costs, and adds tangible resale value. On energy alone, most properties see a measurable reduction inside the first winter. ### Fully insured, cleanly managed Every re-roof runs under £2M public liability, with a managed skip, protected drives and gardens, and a site left clean at handover. The detail ## What proper looks like. Materials, methods, standards, and the honest answers to the questions most people don't get told the truth on. Speak to a Roofer ### What a full re-roof actually involves A residential re-roof is a substantial piece of work. It typically comprises: scaffolding to full working height with correct edge protection; strip of the existing roof covering (tiles or slates), old membrane and battens; inspection and replacement of any rotten rafters or spars; installation of a new breathable underlay membrane (BS 5250 compliant); new treated softwood battens fixed at correct centres to gauge; installation of a thermal upgrade layer where the existing insulation falls short of current Building Regulations; re-covering with new or salvaged tiles/slates fixed to BS 5534; installation of a fully compliant dry ridge (or, on period properties, mechanically fixed mortar-bedded ridge); new lead flashings to all chimneys, abutments and valleys; new eaves ventilation and, where required, tile vents; new felt and batten to eaves and verges; and full clearance of the site on completion. This is the correct scope, anything less is a partial job dressed up as a re-roof. ### Materials, tile, slate & profile We work with the full range of common residential coverings: concrete interlocking tiles, clay plain tiles, clay pantiles (the traditional East Yorkshire covering), natural Welsh and Spanish slate, and man-made fibre-cement slate. Where a property is in a conservation area, listed, or in a settlement with a strong local vernacular (much of central York, the historic villages), matching the existing material and profile is often required by planning conditions. We advise on appropriate specifications and, where required, source reclaimed materials to match. ### Thermal upgrades & Building Regulations Under current Building Regulations (Approved Document L, Conservation of Fuel and Power), any full re-roof triggers a requirement to bring the thermal element up to current U-value standards. In practice this usually means installing rigid PIR insulation above or between rafters. We include this upgrade in the fixed quoted price rather than treating it as a mid-job extra, and we design the ventilation to work correctly with the added insulation, avoiding the classic mistake of insulating a roof and creating a condensation problem. ### Ventilation done properly A well-insulated modern roof must ventilate correctly. Warm, moist air rising through the ceiling into the loft space has to be able to escape at the ridge and be balanced by cool air entering at the eaves. Get this wrong and you build a condensation trap that soaks the timbers you've just installed. Every full re-roof we install includes eaves ventilation and dry-ridge ventilation as standard, designed to the volume of the loft space. ### Residential vs commercial re-roofs Commercial and industrial re-roofs, office units, warehouses, retail, usually involve larger flat or shallow-pitched roof areas with single-ply membranes rather than tiles, more complex penetrations (plant, rooflights, safe access), and more stringent programming to work around occupied tenancies. We deliver both. On commercial jobs we can run in stages, out of business hours where required, and manage full occupied-property programmes. ### Timeline & disruption A typical residential re-roof runs 1–3 weeks on site depending on size, weather and complexity. Scaffolding is usually up for slightly longer either side to allow safe access. We give you a firm start date at quote acceptance and a realistic completion window, and we don't start jobs we can't finish continuously, no leaving your roof half-stripped over a bank holiday. FAQ ## Everything people ask us. Can't see your question? Call us on 0800 009 6010, 24/7. How much does a full re-roof cost in York?+−It varies substantially by property size, roof pitch and complexity, chosen materials, insulation upgrade requirements, scaffolding needs and access. Every re-roof is quoted at a fixed written price after a free physical inspection, that's the only honest way to price the job. How long does a full re-roof take?+−A typical residential re-roof runs 1–3 weeks on site. A firm number of working days is given at quote stage, and we plan the job to run continuously rather than starting and stopping. What guarantee do you give on a full re-roof?+−Every full roof installation carries a 10-year written workmanship guarantee, issued on completion. Minor repairs carry a 5-year workmanship guarantee. Do I need planning permission for a re-roof?+−In most cases, no, a like-for-like re-roof is normally permitted development. Conservation areas, listed buildings and changes of covering type may need consent. We flag any planning consideration at the quote stage. Will you upgrade my roof insulation as part of the job?+−Yes, any full re-roof triggers Building Regulations requirements to meet current U-values, and we include the necessary thermal upgrade in the fixed quoted price. No mid-job 'extras' for compliance work. Can you match existing tiles or slates on my street?+−Yes. Where matching is important, conservation areas, terraces with a consistent vernacular, listed properties, we source matching new materials or reclaimed salvage as required. What happens if it rains during my re-roof?+−We manage weatherproofing throughout, stripping only what can be re-covered or made temporarily watertight the same day. We don't leave a house exposed overnight. Do you do commercial re-roofs?+−Yes. Commercial, industrial, retail and multi-unit properties, often with single-ply flat systems and staged programming to work around occupied tenancies. Related services Tile, Batten & Membrane Replacement - Ridge Installation (Dry & Mortar) - Flat Roof Replacement & Repair - Browse all roofing services Areas we cover Roofers in York Roofers in Easingwold Roofers in Thirsk Roofers in Ripon Roofers in Wetherby Roofers in Tadcaster Roofers in Pocklington Roofers in Malton Roofers in Dunnington Postcode not listed but nearby? Call; we cover most of North Yorkshire on request. Book a free inspection ## One call.A firm price in writing.Guaranteed workmanship. Free standard inspection. Fixed-price quote, no day rates, no surprises. 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