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New roof cost in Wales
Most homeowners pay £13,100 – £21,800 (mid-range, typical £16,800, including VAT), 1% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Wales
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £15,000 £11,700 – £19,500 | £3,682 | £8,808 |
| Mid-range | £16,800 £13,100 – £21,800 | £3,947 | £10,044 |
| Premium | £31,100 £24,200 – £40,400 | £7,608 | £18,291 |
Why prices in Wales are different
Labour makes up about 28% of a mid-range new roof job, around 195 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wales cost about 4% less 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% below the national figure.
Wales ranks 9 of 11 UK regions for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new roof cost in Wales?
A mid-range job typically costs £16,800 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £13,100 and £21,800. A basic job is about £15,000 and a premium one about £31,100.
Is new roof more expensive in Wales than the national average?
Wales: 1% below the national average. Labour makes up about 28% of a mid-range new roof job, around 195 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wales cost about 4% less 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% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Wales?
About 28% 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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