A practical guide for Leicester homeowners — written specifically for Leicester's housing stock and roofing conditions.
A roofing quote is a legal document that defines what you are buying. A good roofing quote protects you; a vague one protects the contractor. Understanding what a complete quote should contain lets you identify the difference before you commit.
Scope of work: Every element of the job described specifically. “Re-roof” is not enough — the quote should specify: strip of existing covering, disposal, supply and installation of breathable membrane, new battens, new tile (manufacturer, product name, profile), ridge treatment (mortar or dry-fix), hip treatment, valley lining, any lead work included, scaffold erection and removal, waste disposal.
Materials by name: Not “quality tiles” but “Marley Eternit Melodie concrete interlocking tile in charcoal” or “Sandtoft Minster clay plain tile”. Named materials allow price comparison across quotes and hold the contractor to a specific specification.
Access method: Scaffold, access tower, or combination. Scaffold size and duration should be specified for larger jobs.
Guarantee: Period, what it covers, and whether it is backed by the contractor's own covenant or an insurance-backed scheme.
Payment terms: Deposit amount, stage payments if applicable, final payment trigger.
Scaffold: if not mentioned, it either isn't included (and will be added as an extra) or the contractor intends to work without safe access. Waste disposal: skip hire is a real cost — if it's not in the quote, it will appear on the invoice. Material grade: “quality” or “premium” materials are not a specification. Ask for the manufacturer name and product reference.
Verbal quotes without written follow-up. Quotes given without a site visit. Very low price with no explanation of what is excluded. Full payment demanded before work starts. No mention of scaffold on a job that requires it. No guarantee period stated.
Last reviewed: 20 July 2026
Yes. The guidance in this article is written specifically for Leicester housing stock — the Victorian terrace belt, the post-war estates, the 1930s suburban stock and the outer Leicestershire towns. National guidance is referenced where relevant but the Leicester-specific context is the primary focus.
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Consumer contracts for services must provide clear information on price and scope before the consumer is bound. Source: Consumer Rights Act 2015
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