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Do I need Building Control for a new roof?

Quick answer. Yes for any roof replacement that is more than 25% of the existing roof area, any change of material, or any work involving structural alteration.

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Decades of experienceDomestic + commercial roofing
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£5M Public · £5M Employer’s LiabilityFully insured for every job
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10-year installation guaranteeManufacturer pass-through on materials

SIX THINGS, EVERY JOB

What you get with Eco Roofers

Swipe for all six
10-year written guarantee. In writing.£5,000,000 public liability insurance.Firestone Elevate accredited installer.Sean Brown answers the phone himself — owner-led.Free 30-minute on-site survey.Written quote within 24 hours. No deposit-only deals.

What we typically see on West Yorkshire roofs

West Yorkshire roof-stock is dominated by stone-slate and Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terrace stock through Leeds (LS6/7/8), Bradford (BD1/7/8/9), Halifax, and Huddersfield. Stone-slate match is the single most-common heritage re-roof job here.

Local weather notes. Pennine wet-Atlantic weather — moss growth, valley leaks, and lead-flashing failure are recurring problems on older stock.

Approved Document L 2022 sets the thermal performance baseline for new roofs (U ≤ 0.16 W/m²K pitched, ≤ 0.18 flat). On flat roofs, BS 6229:2018 sets the design and falls standard. Eco Roofers will guide you through any Building Control notification needed on your job.

30-second start

Get a free estimate for roofing in Do I need Building Control for a new roof?

Enter your postcode and one line about your roof. Sean replies within 24 hours with a written quote.

Free 30-min on-site surveyWritten quote within 24 hours25% deposit, balance on completion
3-minute assessment

Roof age & risk score

12 quick yes/no questions. We score your roof’s risk profile and tell you whether to book a survey, plan a re-roof, or just keep watching.

Call Eco Roofers

07929 379 746 for a free 30-minute site visit and a written, fixed-price quote within 24 hours of the site visit. Owner-led service across the East Midlands, South & West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands. 10-year installation guarantee · manufacturer pass-through on materials.

More questions answered

What is Competent Person Scheme?

Government-approved scheme allowing competent installers to self-certify their work to Building Regs. We’re members for relevant trades. No separate Building Control application or fee.

Does it cost extra?

No — included in the quoted price. Saves you £150-£400 in Building Control fees.

What if I want my own Building Control?

Local authority Building Control accepted as alternative. Costs £200-£400, 4-6 week turnaround. We can work either way.

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What happens after you call us

No sales pitch, no high-pressure visit. The first 30 minutes is genuinely free — and you get a written quote within 24 hours whether you book or not.

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Quick call (5 min)

Tell us what’s wrong, where you are, and roughly when you need it sorted. We’ll book a site visit on the spot.

Same day
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On-site survey (30 min)

Sean comes round, walks the roof, takes photos, and explains exactly what’s wrong and what your options are. No fees, no obligation.

Free
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Written quote (24 hrs)

Fixed-price written quote, VAT-inclusive, with all the materials named. 25% deposit on booking, balance on satisfactory completion.

In writing

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Eco Roofers and Exteriors (Eco Roofing and Exteriors Ltd, Companies House 14870750) — 10 Linby Avenue, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7TT. Phone 07929 379 746 · Email sean@eco-roofers.co.uk. Domestic and commercial roofing across the East Midlands, Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands — Nottingham, Mansfield, Sheffield, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Worksop, Newark.

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