--- title: "Roof Cost Per m² UK 2026: Prices From £45/m² (Full Table)" description: "UK roofing cost per m² in 2026: £45–£120 fully installed. Compare price per square metre for tiles, slate, EPDM & felt. Get 3 free roofing quotes." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Roof Cost Per m² UK 2026: Prices From £45/m² (Full Table)", "description": "UK roofing cost per m² in 2026: £45–£120 fully installed. Compare price per square metre for tiles, slate, EPDM & felt. 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Including labour and all associated costs, concrete tile roofing costs around £45–£65 per m² fully installed." } } ] } ] --- [![RoofCost UK](/assets/logo-BsvnkkxD.png)RoofCost UK ](/) [Home](/) Cost Guides [New Roof Cost UK](/new-roof-cost-uk)[Roof Cost Per m²](/roof-cost-per-m2)[3-Bedroom House Roof](/new-roof-cost-3-bedroom-house)[Flat Roof Replacement](/flat-roof-replacement-cost)[Pitched Roof Cost](/pitched-roof-cost-uk)[Repair vs Replacement](/roof-replacement-vs-repair-cost)[Labour Costs](/roof-labour-cost-uk)[Garage Roof Cost](/garage-roof-replacement-cost) [Roof Calculator](/roof-cost-calculator)[Blog](/blog) [Get Free Quote](/roof-cost-calculator) ### Instant Roof Cost Calculator Complete every field to reveal your 2026 estimate Property / Roof Type Terraced house (~50 m²) 3-bed semi-detached (~65 m²) Detached (~85 m²) Bungalow (~90 m²) Single garage roof (~15 m²) Extension / flat roof (~25 m²) Enter my own m² Material Concrete Tiles Clay Tiles Natural Slate Synthetic Slate EPDM Rubber (Flat) GRP Fibreglass (Flat) 3-Layer Felt (Flat) Tile Type Standard interlocking Plain / small format Handmade / heritage Lightweight synthetic N/A — flat roof system Roof Complexity Simple (gable, no chimneys/dormers) Standard (hip roof, 1 chimney) Complex (dormers, valleys, 2+ chimneys) Location (UK Region) London South East South West East of England East Midlands West Midlands Yorkshire & Humber North West North East Wales Scotland Northern Ireland 📱 Enter your first name, phone number and postcode so we can send your estimate by SMS. Only these details are required. I agree to the [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy) and [Terms](/terms-and-conditions), and consent to being contacted by relevant roofing companies about my quote, including by SMS. Reveal My Roof Cost Estimate → 🔒 We only need your first name, phone number and postcode to send your estimate by SMS. 1. [Home](/) 2. Roof Cost Per m² # Roof Cost Per m² in the UK: 2026 Price Guide Expert reviewed Reviewed by an NFRC-registered roofer with 20+ years of UK roofing experience. Last updated 11 May 2026. Pricing reviewed quarterly against live UK quotes. How we cost Figures are sourced from UK roofers, NFRC data, and 1,000+ recent homeowner quotes. Understanding the cost of roofing per square metre is one of the best ways to compare quotes and budget accurately. This guide breaks down UK roofing costs per m² for every major material and roof type. ## Average Roofing Cost Per m² (Fully Installed) Roofing Type Materials Per m² Fully Installed Per m² Concrete Tiles £25 – £35 £45 – £65 Clay Tiles £35 – £55 £60 – £85 Natural Slate £40 – £80 £70 – £120 Synthetic Slate £30 – £45 £55 – £80 EPDM Rubber (Flat) £50 – £70 £80 – £120 GRP Fibreglass (Flat) £55 – £80 £90 – £130 3-Layer Felt (Flat) £25 – £40 £50 – £70 ## How to Use These Prices To estimate your total roof cost, multiply the per m² rate by your total roof area. For example, a 65 m² semi-detached roof with concrete tiles would cost approximately: - Low estimate: 65 × £45 = **£2,925** - High estimate: 65 × £65 = **£4,225** - Plus scaffolding (£500–£1,500) and skip hire (£200–£400) ## Factors That Affect Cost Per m² - **Material choice** — natural slate costs 2–3× more than concrete tiles - **Roof pitch** — steeper roofs require more skill and safety measures - **Accessibility** — difficult access adds to scaffolding and labour costs - **Location** — London rates are 15–25% above the national average - **Complexity** — dormers, valleys, and chimneys increase the per m² rate ## Pitched vs Flat Roof Cost Per m² Flat roofing systems are priced differently from pitched roofs. Whilst flat roof materials can cost more per m², the labour is often simpler, which can balance out the overall cost. A pitched roof with concrete tiles costs £45–£65 per m² fully installed, whilst a flat roof with EPDM rubber costs £80–£120 per m². However, EPDM lasts significantly longer than traditional felt, making it better value over time. ## Roofing Labour Cost Per m² Roofing labour in the UK typically costs **£20–£40 per m²** on top of materials, depending on roof complexity, pitch and region. London and the South East sit at the top of this range, the North and Wales at the lower end. See our full [roofing labour cost guide](/roof-labour-cost-uk) for daily rates and team sizes. ## Related Cost Guides - [Total new roof cost in the UK](/new-roof-cost-uk) by house type - [New roof cost for a 3-bedroom house](/new-roof-cost-3-bedroom-house) - [Flat roof replacement cost per m²](/flat-roof-replacement-cost) - [Free roof cost calculator](/roof-cost-calculator) ### Instant Roof Cost Calculator Complete every field to reveal your 2026 estimate Property / Roof Type Terraced house (~50 m²) 3-bed semi-detached (~65 m²) Detached (~85 m²) Bungalow (~90 m²) Single garage roof (~15 m²) Extension / flat roof (~25 m²) Enter my own m² Material Concrete Tiles Clay Tiles Natural Slate Synthetic Slate EPDM Rubber (Flat) GRP Fibreglass (Flat) 3-Layer Felt (Flat) Tile Type Standard interlocking Plain / small format Handmade / heritage Lightweight synthetic N/A — flat roof system Roof Complexity Simple (gable, no chimneys/dormers) Standard (hip roof, 1 chimney) Complex (dormers, valleys, 2+ chimneys) Location (UK Region) London South East South West East of England East Midlands West Midlands Yorkshire & Humber North West North East Wales Scotland Northern Ireland 📱 Enter your first name, phone number and postcode so we can send your estimate by SMS. 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