New Roofs in Exeter
Professional Installation and Roof Replacement
A roof is one of the most important elements of any building, providing essential protection against rain, snow, wind, and other weather conditions. For a roof to perform effectively, it must be carefully constructed and properly maintained to ensure long-lasting durability and resistance to the elements.
At Secure Roofing Ltd, we specialise in new roof installation in Exeter, having completed a wide range of projects across both residential and commercial properties. With years of experience working with traditional and modern roofing materials, from classic period tiles to advanced rubber and flat roofing systems, we deliver roofs that combine strength, style, and reliability.
Whether it’s a new build, a home extension, or a full roof replacement, our team provides a first-class service. We are committed to completing every project on time and within budget, leaving you with a durable, high-quality roof that is fully guaranteed. Our expert roofers in Exeter offer free surveys, professional advice, detailed photos, and competitive quotations, ensuring your new roof meets your exact needs.
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Our Roofing Services in Exeter EX1 - EX4
Tiled Roofs
Roof tiles have proven to be a great looking and reliable roof material. We can provide a wide range of clay and concrete tiles to match your preferred colour, design and budget.
Tiled roofs in Exeter
Slate Roofs
For an incredibly durable, attractive and long-lasting finish, our slate roofing options require very little maintenance and can save you money in the long run.
Slate roofs in Exeter
Flat Roofs
We offer a full range of flat roofing solutions that are tailored to your Exeter property and budget needs. We are a local, professional and fully trained flat roofing company.
Flat roofs in Exeter
Signs You Need a New Roof in Exeter
Not every roof problem means a new roof. Many issues can be put right with a repair, but some signs point to a roof that is reaching the end of its life. These are the main things we look for when we survey a roof in Exeter:
- A sagging ridge or roof line: a dip along the ridge or across the slopes can mean the timbers or battens underneath have weakened, often from long-term damp.
- Slipped, cracked or porous tiles: the odd slipped tile is a simple repair, but when tiles across the roof are crumbling, flaking or letting water through, they have worn out.
- Failed underfelt: older bitumen felt becomes brittle and tears over time. Once it has perished across the roof, wind-driven rain can get in behind the tiles.
- Leaks that keep coming back: repeated leaks in different places usually mean the roof as a whole is failing, not one isolated fault.
- The age of the roof: concrete tile roofs typically last 40 to 50 years, and the battens and felt beneath them often wear out sooner. An older roof showing several of these signs is usually due for replacement.
Repair or replace?
If the damage is limited to one area and the rest of the roof is sound, a repair is usually the better-value option, and our roof repairs in Exeter service can put it right. A full re-roof makes more sense when problems are spread across the roof, repairs are becoming more frequent, or the felt and battens have reached the end of their life. After a free survey, we will tell you which option your roof needs.
New Roof Materials in Exeter
When planning a new roof in Exeter, choosing the right covering matters for both appearance and how long the roof will last. For pitched roofs we fit concrete tiles, clay tiles and natural slate, and for flat roofs and extensions we install EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt systems. As a rough guide to lifespans:
- Concrete tiles: around 40 to 50 years. The most cost-effective option and the most common covering on post-war and modern homes.
- Clay tiles: around 60 to 80 years. They hold their colour well and suit traditional and period properties.
- Natural slate: 75 to 100 years or more, with good-quality Welsh slate often lasting well over a century.
Clay tiles and Bridgwater's roofing heritage
Bridgwater was famous for its clay bricks and roof tiles. By 1850 there were 16 brick and tile works within two miles of the town centre, and the classic Double Roman clay tile, credited to Bridgwater maker William Symons, was shipped as far as Canada, Australia and New Zealand. These tiles are still a familiar sight on period homes across Bridgwater and the surrounding villages, and the Somerset Brick and Tile Museum sits just along East Quay from our base.
If your home has an older clay roof or sits in a conservation area, matching the existing tiles is important. Where the original tiles are sound, we can carefully strip and reuse them, and where more are needed we can source reclaimed Bridgwater tiles or close modern matches so the new roof keeps the character of the building. Listed buildings and some conservation areas may need consent before the roof covering is changed, so it is worth checking with the council early. If you are unsure which material suits your property, we are happy to talk you through the options during a free survey.
How Much Do New Roofs Cost in Exeter EX1 - EX4?
The cost of a new roof in Exeter can vary depending on several important factors, each of which can affect the final price:
- Size of the area to be covered
- Age and condition of the existing roof or surface
- Additional features such as skylights, vents, or insulation
- Ease of access to the area
- Current condition of the structure or materials being replaced
- Other project-specific considerations
Because so many variables influence the overall cost, prices for New Roofs in Exeter EX1 - EX4 can vary significantly. The most reliable way to get an accurate estimate is to arrange a free, no-obligation survey at your property. Our experienced team will assess your requirements, discuss material and installation options, and provide a precise, transparent quote tailored to your Exeter location.
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What's Involved in Re-Roofing a House?
A new roof installation is a big job, so it helps to know what to expect. Every roof is different, but a typical re-roof in Exeter follows these stages:
- Scaffolding: scaffolding with edge protection goes up around the property first, keeping the roofers and everyone below safe.
- Stripping the old roof: the existing tiles or slates, battens and felt are removed and taken away. Sound tiles can sometimes be set aside for reuse.
- Checking the timbers: with the roof open, we check the rafters, wall plates and fascia boards, and repair or replace any rotten or damaged timber.
- Breathable membrane: a modern breathable membrane replaces the old felt, keeping water out while letting moisture escape to reduce condensation in the loft.
- New battens: new treated battens are fixed at the correct spacing for the tiles or slates being used.
- Tiles or slates: the new covering is laid and fixed to the manufacturer's specification.
- Dry-fix ridge: the ridge and hips are finished with a dry-fix system, which is mechanically fixed and avoids the cracked mortar behind many ridge problems on older roofs.
- Lead flashings: new lead flashings are fitted around chimneys, walls and abutments to seal the joints.
How long does a re-roof take?
Most re-roofs on a typical house in Exeter take around one to two weeks from the scaffolding going up to it coming down. Larger or more complex roofs, natural slate, extra timber repairs and bad weather can add time, and we will give you an estimated timescale with your quote.
FAQs for new roofs in Exeter
The cost of a new roof depends on the size and shape of the roof, the covering you choose (concrete tiles, clay tiles or natural slate), access and scaffolding, and how much timber repair is needed once the old roof is stripped. Because every roof is different, the most reliable way to get an accurate price is a survey. We offer free surveys and no-obligation quotes for new roofs in Exeter, so you can see the full cost before deciding.
Home insurance usually covers sudden damage, such as tiles blown off in a storm or damage from a falling tree, but not general wear and tear or a roof that has simply reached the end of its life. If your roof has been damaged in a storm, contact your insurer as soon as possible and take photos of the damage. We can inspect the roof and provide a written quote for the work to send to your insurer.
Most re-roofs on a typical house take around one to two weeks, including putting up and taking down the scaffolding. Larger or more complex roofs, natural slate, extra timber repairs and spells of bad weather can add to this. We will give you an estimated timescale with your quote.
A new roof rarely adds its full cost to the value of a house, but it can make a real difference when you come to sell. A roof in poor condition is often flagged in a buyer’s survey and can lead to lower offers or a sale falling through, while a recent re-roof with a guarantee and building regulations certificate gives buyers confidence. If the work includes upgrading the roof insulation, it can also improve your home’s energy efficiency.
In most cases, yes. Replacing a roof covering is usually notifiable building work in England, and the roof will normally need its insulation brought up to current standards as part of the job. If you are changing to a heavier or lighter covering, for example from concrete tiles to slate, the roof structure may also need checking. The work should be signed off either by your local building control or through a registered competent person scheme, and it is worth keeping the completion certificate for when you sell your home.
Why choose Secure Roofing Ltd for your new roof in Exeter?
Most of our work comes from recommendation by existing customers, which is a testament to our level of service and workmanship. Our clients benefit from a skilled workforce with a track record of integrity and professionalism and all our new roofing services are of high quality and cost effective.
With public liability insurance, competitive prices and our guarantees, we remain the preferred roofing contractors in Exeter. You can rely on our expertise and professionalism when it comes to quality roofing solutions.
- Qualified & experienced roofers
- All work guaranteed
- No call out charges
- Competitive local pricing
- Free site surveys
- No obligation quotations
- Fully insured local company
- Reliable, trusted & friendly staff
- Installation, maintenance & repairs
- Highly recommended
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