Ridge and Hip Tile Quote

[heating12numpty12]

Hi
I have been quoted £7000 to replace the Ridge and Hip Tiles with a mechanical system (currently there are a lot of gaps in the motar). There are 162 ridge/hip tiles, equivalent to 73 meters. A photo of the house is attached for a general reference. Does this sound a reasonable quote?
Thanks

 

[diy_fun_uk]

I'm not qualified to comment on whether the £7k quote is reasonable for the required works. What I can say is, where possible, it's always better to obtain 3 (minimum 2) quotes from reputable tradespeople, in this case roofers, to determine who is/isn't competitive price wise. Although remember the old adage, it doesn't always make sense to go with the cheapest quote

 

[datarebal]

Ott get another quote or two

 

[Notch7]

Neat grass

 

[datarebal]

Looks just like mine

 

[heating12numpty12]

I'm not qualified to comment on whether the £7k quote is reasonable for the required works. What I can say is, where possible, it's always better to obtain 3 (minimum 2) quotes from reputable tradespeople, in this case roofers, to determine who is/isn't competitive price wise. Although remember the old adage, it doesn't always make sense to go with the cheapest quote

It is from a reputable company and looking for another quote, but difficult to get roofers around at the moment.

 

[datarebal]

It's not a 7000 pound job. Maybe they don't want to do it.

Keep trying , interest rates are on the up, recession Likely, you'll get it done for a 50p

 

[diy_fun_uk]

It is from a reputable company and looking for another quote, but difficult to get roofers around at the moment.

I did think £7k was on the steep side, confirmed by one or two others. Yeah getting the quotes can be a challenge, however unless you have the £££ to burn, it makes sense to hold out until you have another couple to compare it with.

 

[^woody^]

I get quotes to re-roof whole hipped semi's for less

Have they quoted for scaffold, which is potentially a grand or so. Reputable firms would scaffold.

Do the hips and ridges need replacing? As opposed to refixing ... mechanically or otherwise.

 

[datarebal]

1200 ish for materials if you use all new hips and ridge , and dry fix kits . I'd re bed and screw .

 

[HERTS P&D]

Hey Data, why don't you PM the OP and send him a quote?

Andy

 

[datarebal]

I never tout for work .

 

[SpecialK]

At what point should you re bed the tiles? If the mortar between is breaking up but the tiles are still solid is it OK to re point them?

 

[blup]

Get an independent surveyer in to diagnose the problem.

Blup

 

[^woody^]

At what point should you re bed the tiles? If the mortar between is breaking up but the tiles are still solid is it OK to re point them?

Generally, never repoint, it never lasts. Always re- bed hips, ridges, valleys and verges.