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New roof cost in Scotland
Most homeowners pay £13,400 – £22,300 (mid-range, typical £17,100, including VAT), 1% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Scotland
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £15,300 £11,900 – £19,900 | £3,936 | £8,808 |
| Mid-range | £17,100 £13,400 – £22,300 | £4,219 | £10,044 |
| Premium | £31,700 £24,700 – £41,200 | £8,132 | £18,291 |
Why prices in Scotland are different
Labour makes up about 30% of a mid-range new roof job, around 195 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Scotland cost about 2% more than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% above the national figure.
Scotland ranks 2 of 11 UK regions for this job, from most to least expensive.
Next to it in the price ranking
| New roof cost in London | £17,600 |
| New roof cost in South East | £17,000 |
| New roof cost in East | £16,900 |
| New roof cost in North West | £16,900 |
| National average | £17,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new roof cost in Scotland?
A mid-range job typically costs £17,100 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £13,400 and £22,300. A basic job is about £15,300 and a premium one about £31,700.
Is new roof more expensive in Scotland than the national average?
Scotland: 1% above the national average. Labour makes up about 30% of a mid-range new roof job, around 195 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Scotland cost about 2% more than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Scotland?
About 30% at the mid-range level, around 195 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
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