Costs & Guides

Do you want to know how much a shed roof repair will cost?
We put together this comprehensive reference to shed roof repair costs, roofer fees, and material costs.

How Much Does It Cost To Repair a Shed Roof?

Shed roofs come in many different designs, sizes, and materials. Whatever their differences, they all share key characteristics that have evolved over thousands of years to keep interiors dry and warm.

The cost of a roof replacement can vary significantly depending on the form of the roof, its construction principles, and the types of roofing materials used.

Fortunately, if tile or slate removal is required for repair or maintenance, they can typically be properly kept and reused with just minor breakages.

We’ll go through the various prices of repairing a shed roof, including labour, supplies, and additional charges, as well as the length of the repair and the many sorts of repairs available.

The ultimate cost of the repair will be affected by the type of roof on your shed. Different materials are utilised in different sheds based on the purpose of the shed.

Repair a Tile

A missing or damaged roof tile, for example, may allow water to enter your shed. If this is the case, a roofer can replace a handful of cement, clay, or slate tiles for under £200 and complete the job in a matter of hours.

Leaks caused by slipped roof tiles can be avoided by repairing a tiled roof. The cost of replacing roof felt beneath tiles will be factored into the overall cost of repairing a tiled shed roof.

Flat Roof Repairs

Basic felt solutions cost roughly £50 per square metre, with higher-end materials such contemporary GRP (a form of fibreglass) costing up to £90.

The cost of labour per worker could range from £150 to £250 per day. A flat roof replacement for a standard shed should cost between £1,000 and £2,000 in general.

Flashing Repair Costs

The edge of your roof where tiles meet brickwork is protected with lead flashing. If this is damaged for any reason, it can lead to the same issues as missing tiles by enabling rain to enter your shed.

Damaged flashing should cost around the same as missing tiles, with a metre or so of flashing costing between £100 and £250.

Sagging Shed Roof Repair

Additional joists or rafters can be added to shore up the increased weight, which can cost between £1,000 and £2,000 depending on the quantity needed to repair a sagging roof.

The interior structure of a roof that sags due to water damage is irrevocably destroyed. If this is the case, the entire roof will need to be replaced, which can cost anywhere from £5,000 to £12,000 depending on the size of the house.

Shed Roof Repair Prices

The costs of having your shed roof repaired are broken down in the table below.

Type of Shed Roof Repair	Cost
Repair a tile	£200
Flat shed roof repair	£1,000 – £2,000
Flashing repair	£100 – £250
Sagging shed roof repair	£1,000 – £12,000
Felt repair	£200 – £500

When hiring someone to repair a shed roof, the type and size of the shed, the number of tradespeople hired, ease of access, and the location of your property are all cost-influencing variables.

The location of your business might have a big impact on your overall costs. In most locations, prices in the southeast of England (especially London) will be higher than the national average.

In places like the north of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, the opposite is true.

What Are The Supply Costs of Repairing a Shed Roof?

Unlike our homes, which are meticulously maintained, the shed at the back of your garden is typically neglected.

When exposed to the elements and the ravages of time, a shed’s roof can disintegrate. It could potentially become deadly if left untreated — and pricey to repair!

Our sheds must be repaired for a variety of reasons. Sagging, exposed wood/aged roofs, and leaks are all common shed problems. So, if you want to mend your shed roof yourself, we’ll go over the supplies you’ll need here.

When a shredded or broken shed roof is left alone, water can get inside, causing damage to the shed as well as anything left inside. Fortunately, with a few simple tools, these tears may be mended quickly and easily.

You’ll need the following: A hammer will set you back £3 to £10, a tape measure will set you back £9 to £30, and a screwdriver will set you back £7 to £13.

A utility knife will set you back £1 – £3, tacks will set you back £1 – £3, a ladder will set you back £30 – £50, and new roofing felt for your shed roof will set you back £20 – £30 per m2.

If your roof is drooping, you’ll need new rafters, especially if your old ones have been damaged by water, which will cost between £17 and £30, as well as new purlins.

Purlins, struts, and angle brackets all cost between £15 and £50 depending on how much you need.

When fixing your shed roof yourself, keep in mind that the higher the quality, the longer it will survive; therefore, while low-grade materials are less expensive, they will not last as long.

The supplies you’ll need to repair your shed roof are listed in the table below.

Materials	Cost
Hammer	£3 – £10
Tape measure	£9 – £30
Screwdriver	£7 – £13
Utility knife	£1 – £3
Tacks	£1 – £3
Ladder	£30 – £50
Roofing felt	£20 – £30 per m2
Rafters	£17 – £30
Purlins	£15 – £50

What Are The Additional Costs For A Shed Roof?

Additional fees may arise when having your roof fixed, increasing your overall cost.

To avoid this, we’ll go over the many extra charges for a shed roof here, so you’ll know what to expect when it comes to having your shed roof repaired.

Garden Shed

You might decide to have a new garden shed installed in your property if your shed roof is steadily deteriorating and need a few repairs. But how much does a garden shed installation cost?

The cost of constructing a shed varies based on where you reside, the materials you use, and the shed’s size.

A hardwood shed will typically cost between £500 and £1200, whereas a metal shed will cost around £450. A typical-sized plastic shed will cost between £285 and £700 to install.

A 6-foot by 4-foot shed will cost approximately £500 to £700 to install, an 8-foot x 6-foot shed will cost around £700 to £900 to build, and a 12-foot × 8-foot shed would cost around £1000 to £1200 to install.

Smaller shelters can be installed for less than £300, but larger sheds might cost more than £2,000 to install.

Installing a wooden shed will most likely cost between £260 and £300 in labour.

A metal shed might cost anything from £60 to £140 depending on its size. Smaller metal and plastic sheds, on the other hand, can take anywhere from one to two hours to assemble.

These setups could cost as little as £20 to £50 in labour. A 6-foot by 4-foot hut will cost between £175 and £250 to construct.

The size and type of shed dictate the amount of time it takes to install it. Another element that may influence the time it takes to install a shed is the convenience of access to your property.

For more information, please see our guide to shed installation costs.

Roof Tile Repair

You might elect to get your roof fixed while getting your shed roof repaired to save time. Roof tile repair costs vary depending on the sort of work that needs to be done.

Repairing slipped or damaged tiles, for example, will set you back between £170 and £500, while re-cementing ridge tiles will set you back between £150 and £600.

Installing a dry ridge system to repair tiles, which costs between £750 and £950, and restoring valley tiles, which costs between £350 and £450, are two further roof tile repairs.

Roofing specialists normally charge between £150 and £250 per day, or between £15 and £25 per hour, for modest roof repairs.

Dry ridge repairs normally cost £150 to £250 in labour, whereas valley tile repairs cost £200 to £300.

Repairing broken roof tiles takes two to five hours on average, while re-cementing ridge tiles takes two to three hours. A professional can repair a roof valley in four to six hours, whereas dry ridge repairs can take up to two days.

You may have to have your roof tiles removed if they cannot be fixed. For one to two days of work, roof tile removal costs between £150 and £500.

You should also factor in the expense of garbage removal, which can range from £60 to £300 for a skip rental for your old roof tiles.

For further information, please see our guide on roof tile repair costs.

Guttering

You can also elect to clean your gutters or have new ones installed on your shed or house. Guttering costs vary depending on the type of material used and/or the amount of the area covered.

A semi-detached house with 15 to 20 metres of guttering will cost between £600 and £900 in steel, £675 and £900 in aluminium, £675 and £1000 in uPVC, £1200 and £1500 in cast iron, and £540 and £1100 in copper.

Fitting PVC guttering to a terraced house will cost roughly £400 to £500, a semi-detached house £400 to £500, a detached house £500 to £700, a bungalow £400 to £550, a flat £240 to £360, or a garage or shed £325 to £350.

The typical cost of labour to install guttering on a house is between £200 and £300. This is the same as the average day rate charged by most guttering installers, with gutter installation on a property taking about one day.

Installing gutters on a shed or garage may take less time and cost less than the number above. The hourly charge for a guttering installer is usually between £18 and £25.

The length of time it takes to install guttering is determined on the type of guttering, the ease with which you can access your roof, and the state of your roof.

If your roof is being changed or you want new guttering installed, you may choose to have your guttering removed, either because your current guttering is worn beyond repair or because you prefer a different style of guttering.

The cost of labour to remove outdated guttering is estimated to be between £100 and £150. A skip or alternative services such as a’man and van service’ can be used to dispose of waste and outdated guttering.

For more information, please see our guttering pricing guide.

Fascias & Soffits

You can elect to have the soffits and fascias on your house or shed updated. The cost of replacing fascia and soffit varies based on the size of your property, but it typically costs between £1000 and £4600.

Replacement fascias and soffits on a terraced property will likely cost between £230 and £300 in labour.

A semi-detached house’s labour costs are estimated to be between £400 and £520.

A small detached house will cost roughly £600 to £720 in labour and installation, a medium detached house £800 to £880, and a large detached house £930 to £1040.

A garage should cost between £160 and £230 in labour, a small porch between £50 and £70, and a shed between £80 and £100.

A shed is normally completed in less than a day. The time it takes to replace soffits and fascias depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the property, the style of house, the ease of access to the soffits and fascias, and the type of soffits and fascias you wish to install.

If you do not wish to have new ones placed, you can have your old ones repaired. Roof fascia gaps are normally sealed in 2-4 hours, with costs ranging between £75 and £310.

The cost varies substantially depending on the type of fascia material used and the time it takes to accomplish the operation.

A small replacement job is necessary to repair deteriorated soffits and fascias. After the new soffit is installed, the fascia will be reattached.

Assuming a simple job with few new materials, labour and materials will cost between £60 and £150, plus 2-4 hours of work.

Soffits and fascias can be removed and replaced if desired. This may be done because the original soffits and fascias are too damaged to repair or because the homeowner wants to replace them with new ones made of a different material.

Soffits and fascias will most likely cost between £20 and £26 per hour to remove, with a two-hour minimum flat rate. The cost of removal could range from £50 to £200.

For further information, please see our cost guide for soffits and fascias.

New Roof

Repairing the roof on your shed may inspire you to desire to replace the roof on your home, which is costly. Roofing for a house costs between £5,000 and £6,000 on average.

A garage might cost anything between £1,000 and £2,000. The style of roof you want installed on your new shed or home will decide the cost.

A gable roof is a common roof style that requires a lot of material and skill to install. These roofs normally cost between £2,000 and £4,500 to install.

Another popular choice is a flat roof, which requires the installation of waterproofing solutions as well as other materials like bitumen and felt. Building a new flat roof might cost anywhere from £1,500 to £3,000.

This demonstrates that the type of roof you choose for your home has a significant impact on the entire cost of a new roof.

Because some tradespeople have more experience than others, they are able to charge more. Roofing labour costs typically range from £150 to £300 per square foot.

Roofing might take anywhere from 24 hours to three days. The three-day deadline may be exceeded in some extreme instances, such as non-residential structures, and the job may take a week to complete.

The number of days necessary for roofing is mostly dependent by the size of your structure.

The size of the building, the roof’s surface area, and the number of personnel involved in the roofing process can all affect how fast or slowly your roof is installed.

For further information, please see our guide on the expenses of building a new roof.

Tradesman Costs for Repairing a Shed Roof

Repairing a shed roof is not a project for the faint of heart.

Along with the safety risks that come with roof replacement or structural repairs, such as falling hazards and working near power lines, this work necessitates the use of power and pneumatic tools that some homeowners may not have or understand.

If the foundation is concrete, a specialist will need to break it up and prepare the soil in order to lay a new foundation while maintaining the structure’s stability.

A local roof repair professional can tell you whether your roof needs to be repaired or replaced.

We’ll go over the various labour charges of having your roof fixed by a professional in this section.

Roofers usually charge by the type of job they’re doing, not by the amount of time it takes – whether it’s a small repair, repairing flashing, or installing a fully new roof.

The average hourly rate for a roofer is roughly £21.50. The amount you pay will be determined by the roofer you hire, their experience, and the specifics of the work you need done.

To receive realistic estimates in your area, you should speak with local roofers and ask for a breakdown of their expenses.

After inspecting the work, a tradesman should describe the issue in depth and show you detailed images.

This is particularly crucial in the case of roofing problems because the homeowner is unlikely to have been able to inspect the affected area due to safety and accessibility considerations.

You’re considerably less likely to be tricked into thinking something is a bigger (and more expensive) project than it is if you can see images and ask thorough questions about it. After that, you should be given a cost estimate for your shed roof repair.

If you live in London or the nearby areas, you can increase any of the typical costs we’ve listed by 10% to 20%.

Obtaining a personal referral is usually advantageous. Inquire with relatives, coworkers, and friends if their roofs have recently been repaired.

Someone in your social circle might be willing to recommend someone they’ve worked with before or someone they know.

How Long Does It Take To Repair a Shed Roof?

The time it takes to finish the task may or may not have an impact on the overall cost, and it all depends on how the tradesperson works.

A contractor may be paid a fixed amount from the start, or they may be paid by the hour. We’ll go over the various timelines for fixing your shed roof in this section.

Repairing broken roof tiles, for example, can take two to five hours, while re-cementing ridge tiles can take two to three hours.

A professional can repair a roof valley in four to six hours, whereas dry ridge repairs can take up to two days. Depending on the size of your shed and the quantity of broken tiles, the time may vary.

It’s critical to remember the roofer’s timetable. Due to the great number of customers who require the same services, they may not be able to start your project immediately away if there has been a storm in your area.

It will also take time to compare prices and select the best firm. It will take a few days for the roofers to start working on your project after you sign the contract.

A little leak may usually be rectified in two hours. Repairing certain roofs takes longer than others. For example, tile roofs take longer to install than shingle roofs.

Types of Shed Roof Repairs

There are numerous sorts of shed roof repairs, each with its own set of procedures.

We’ll go through the many types of shed roof repairs, as well as their benefits and drawbacks, so you can figure out which roof repair is best for your shed.

Damaged Shingles or Underlayment

When you’re in your shed, you’ll undoubtedly notice if your shingles or underlayment are damaged. You’ll see a trickle or a visible stain on the sheathing if you glance up.

Replacing a shredded shingle or similar outer layer of roofing material is often as simple as repairing a hole or ripped underlayment. This normally does not involve tearing down the entire roof.

If the leak has been present for a long period, the sheathing behind it may also need to be replaced.

Pros
+ Simple repair
+ Easy to notice
Cons
– If it has been left for too long can result in roof teardown

Roof Sheathing or Plywood Repair

You don’t want the plywood or the typical OSB roof sheathing to be exposed to water.

A hole in your roofing material or a leak at the edge of a roof vent will harm the sheathing beneath it, although not usually to the point of needing replacement.

Both sheathing and plywood can resist some moisture penetration before they need to be replaced.

By removing the exterior roofing material and underlayment from above, you can see the extent of the damage. It is necessary to remove any OSB or plywood that is soft.

Also, if your roof is drooping, especially between the rafters, your sheathing is decaying and it’s time to replace it; no inspection is necessary.

You must remove all of the material from a section of plywood before replacing it. Most sheds require some or all of the roof to be removed. It may be easier to remove and replace your complete roof, depending on the material.

Pros
+ Affordable
+ Simple job
Cons
– Can lead to further issues

Rafter Repair

If you ignore a leak for too long, the roof rafters will need to be replaced as well as the OSB. It is not usually required to replace the entire roof in this situation. To begin, fix the sheathing as mentioned previously.

You might be able to just sister the rafter with the existing damaged rafter to repair it.

This includes cutting it to the exact size of the other rafters and then securing it against the injured rafter. Of course, make sure the rafter, not the broken rafter, is securely connected to the shed!

A shed roof takedown is almost certainly in your future if you have more than one damaged rafter. Regularly inspecting the roof of your shed is a good idea – simply walk into your shed and look up!

Keep an eye out from above as well – at least once a season, inspect the top of your shed to make sure no shingles have blown off or a screw has become loose.

Pros
+ Can see the issue easily
Cons
– Expensive
– Hard to repair

Felt Shed Repair

The majority of UK sheds use bituminous shed felt because it is affordable. Shed felt, on the other hand, doesn’t last very long (just 3-5 years for the cheapest version), and you don’t always realise it’s leaking until it’s too late.

This suggests that the roof deck and timbers have started to deteriorate, and the contents of the shed have become water damaged.

EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene), an artificial rubber, is the most often used material for this type of roof repair. It’s strong, flexible, and long-lasting.

EPDM is delivered as a single sheet, trimmed to the size of your shed, with no nail holes or lap joints that could cause leaks.

EPDM is slightly more expensive than regular roofing, but when you consider the cost over the course of its potential 30-year life, the labour savings of not having to re-cover your shed roof as often, and the lessened damage to your shed’s contents, it works out to be much less expensive.

Pros
+ Cheap to buy
Cons
– Not durable

FAQs

Q: What is the best way to waterproof a shed roof?
A: Apart from the type of shed roof covering you select, correct installation is likely the most critical component in deciding how watertight your shed roof will be.

The substrate must be carefully installed, and the roof must fit the inside of the shed as well as the outside.

You should consider installing a gutter if you have a large garden shed. Any rainwater is safely carried away from the roof as a result of this.

Q: Which shed roof is the most durable?
A: Metal roof tiles are the most long-lasting material for a shed roof, with a 40-year guarantee. They contain a steel core that keeps the shed roof protected in all forms of weather.

Q: What is the lifespan of a felt roof?
A: A felt roof is a long-lasting type of felt that can last up to five years.

The life expectancy of felt varies based on the type, but on average, it lasts 5 years. Depending on how well it is maintained, it can survive for a longer time.

Q: What may create a leak?
A: The most prevalent reason for roof repairs or replacements is roof leaks.

Roof tiles that are fractured or damaged.
Flashing made with lead that has been broken or cracked.
The valley on the roof has been damaged.
Cracks in the ridge tiles
Verge tile mortar is loose.

All of this is due to frost, snow, wind, and rain weathering. Some are even caused by pests such as birds and insects.

Q: How Can I Save Money?
A: Hiring reputable craftsmen who can precisely assess the scope of the task and do it professionally and on schedule is one of the most successful techniques.

While purchasing new tiles is the most convenient way to ensure that they are suited for your project, you may also save money by purchasing used tiles, albeit you must ensure that they match your requirements.

You may be able to reuse some of the tiles on your property if you are not changing the style of your roof.