What does a roofer do?
A roofer installs, repairs and maintains roofs, whether it is a tiled roof, a flat roof or a thatched roof. The roofer keeps your roof watertight and protects your home against the weather.
Typical jobs
- Repairing roof leaks
- Replacing roof tiles or roof covering
- Renovating a flat roof (EPDM, bitumen)
- Fitting or repairing gutters
- Roof insulation
- Zinc and lead work
What does a roofer cost?
The cost of roofing work depends on the type of roof (flat or pitched), the roof covering, the surface area, access and whether insulation or timber is replaced at the same time. Repairs are often charged per job, replacement per square metre or per project. Ask about scaffolding or lift costs, removal of the old roof covering and the guarantee, and compare several quotes for free through VerbouwPro.
Frequently asked questions about hiring a roofer
What does a roofer do?
A roofer installs, repairs and maintains roofs, whether it is a tiled roof, a flat roof or a thatched roof. The roofer keeps your roof watertight and protects your home against the weather.
What does a roofer cost?
The cost of roofing work depends on the type of roof (flat or pitched), the roof covering, the surface area, access and whether insulation or timber is replaced at the same time. Repairs are often charged per job, replacement per square metre or per project. Ask about scaffolding or lift costs, removal of the old roof covering and the guarantee, and compare several quotes for free through VerbouwPro.
How do I find a reliable roofer through VerbouwPro?
Post your job on VerbouwPro for free and describe what you need. Tradespeople from your area who work as a roofer respond to your job. Compare their profiles, reviews and KvK (Chamber of Commerce) details, chat with the tradespeople you like and choose who you want to go ahead with. It costs you nothing and there is no obligation.
What work does a roofer usually do?
Common jobs for a roofer include repairing roof leaks, replacing roof tiles or roof covering, renovating a flat roof (EPDM, bitumen), fitting or repairing gutters and roof insulation.
Further reading: guides for anyone looking for a roofer
Roof insulation: insulating a pitched roof from inside or outside, or the attic floor, and who does it
An uninsulated pitched roof lets a lot of heat escape, but which approach suits your home? Do you insulate the pitched roof from the inside, from the outside if the tiles are coming off anyway, or only the attic floor? How do you prevent damp with a vapour control layer, which material do you choose, what do Rc and Rd mean, what about asbestos, the ISDE, VAT and the permit, and who carries out the work?
Read moreFitting a roof window: permit-free, leaks and what the carpenter does
More daylight and fresh air in the attic without a dormer: a roof window is often the simplest solution. Which type suits your roof, when is a roof window or rooflight permit-free, including at the front, what changes for a listed building or in a VvE (owners' association), how does the carpenter deal with rafters and purlins, why does a roof window leak and which VAT rate applies?
Read moreRenovating a tiled roof: replacing roof tiles, insulating and what the roofer does
Slipped tiles, a loose ridge, moss or a damp patch in the attic: a pitched tiled roof usually shows well in advance that it needs attention. When is a repair enough and when do the tiles come off, how do you insulate from outside or inside, what does the Bbl require, what about birds, asbestos, the permit, the VvE and rented homes, and what belongs in the roofer’s quote?
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