New Roof Installation in Birmingham
If you're building something new, whether that's a whole new house, a rear extension, a loft conversion or a garage conversion, the roof is one of those jobs you only really want to do once. There's no old roof to fall back on and no existing structure to learn from, so it has to be right from the first slate. We know that can feel like a lot to hand over to someone else. Choosing a roofer for a new-build project can feel like a bit of a gamble, especially when you're already juggling builders, architects and a build programme.
Midlands Roofing handles new roof installation across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, working directly with builders, developers and self-builders to fit roofs on new structures properly, to current building regulations, and in keeping with the rest of the build.
18 years
Trading in Birmingham
15
Experienced roofers
Up to
20 years
Workmanship warranty
Fully insured
What our new roof installation service includes
Whether it's a brand-new detached house on a Birmingham development, a two-storey rear extension in Moseley, or a self-build project out towards Sutton Coldfield, we cover the full roof from the ground up. That includes:
- Fitting the roof structure (timber trusses or rafters) to the design specification
- Fitting the roof covering, whether that's tiles, slates or a flat roofing system
- Felt, battens, insulation and ventilation, all fitted to current building regs
- Flashing, guttering and any junctions where the new roof meets an existing wall or roofline
- Matching materials and pitch to neighbouring properties where planning or aesthetics call for it
- Working to architect's drawings and liaising with building control where needed
- Coordinating our part of the job with the wider build programme, so we're on site when we're needed and not holding anyone up
We work on new-build housing, extensions, loft conversions that need dormer or full roof alterations, converted garages and outbuildings, and self-build projects from foundation up. If it's a structure that's never had a roof before, we can quote for it.
When you need a new roof installation
This service is for anything without an existing roof to replace, rather than an old roof on its last legs (that's a different job, and one we also handle separately). You'll likely need new roof installation if:
- You're a self-builder and your project has reached roof stage
- You're adding a rear or side extension and need a roof that ties in properly with the original house
- You're converting a loft and need new roof sections, not just a repair to what's there
- You're converting a garage or outbuilding into usable living space
- You're a developer or builder working through a new-build plot or small development
- You've had planning permission granted and the roof design needs to match a specific style or pitch to satisfy conditions
If you're not sure which category your project falls into, give us a call and we'll talk it through. No pressure, no jargon, just an honest answer.
Our process
We talk it through.
We'll ask about the project, whether that's a single self-build or a run of new-build plots, and look at the drawings or specification if you have them.
Site visit and free quote.
One of our team will visit, check access, measure up and talk through material options. You'll get a free, no-obligation quote with everything explained plainly.
Timing and coordination.
For new-build and extension work, timing matters. We'll agree when we need to be on site relative to the rest of the build, so the roof goes on at the right point in the programme, not too early, not holding up the next trade.
Fitting the roof.
Our team of 15 roofers fit the structure and covering to specification and building regs, checking as we go rather than just at the end.
Sign-off and warranty.
Once it's done, we'll walk you through the finished roof and confirm the workmanship warranty that applies, which can be up to 20 years depending on the materials and scope of work.
Why choose Midlands Roofing for new roof installation in Birmingham
We're a family-run business, and we've been fitting roofs across Birmingham and the West Midlands for 18 years. That matters more on new-build work than most people realise: get it wrong on a brand-new structure and there's no old roof to reference when it's time to fix it, and you'll likely be dealing with snagging lists and building control long after the builders have moved on.
Our team of 15 roofers do the work themselves, no subcontractors, so the people fitting your roof are the same people who quoted for it and who'll stand behind it afterwards. We're fully insured and experienced, working to current industry and safety standards throughout.
We turn up when we say we will, which counts for a lot when you're coordinating multiple trades on a build programme. We'd rather tell you honestly what a job needs, even if that means a smaller job or a different material than you expected, than talk you into something bigger than necessary. And because we're local, our reputation across Birmingham and the West Midlands is something we live with every day, so we've every reason to do the job properly.
What affects the cost
We won't quote a fixed price without seeing the job, because new roof installation costs vary a lot depending on the specifics. Things that affect the price include:
- The size and pitch of the roof
- The materials you choose (tiles, slates, flat roofing systems each come at different price points)
- Roof complexity, such as dormers, hips, valleys or multiple junctions
- Site access, particularly on tighter urban plots or terraced extensions
- How the roof needs to tie into an existing property, if it's an extension or conversion
- Insulation and ventilation requirements to meet current building regs
- Timing constraints if you need us to work around a tight build programme
The only way to get an accurate figure is a free, no-obligation quote, so we'd always recommend starting there rather than guessing from a price list.
Areas We Cover
As well as new roof installation across Birmingham, we cover the wider West Midlands, including Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, Walsall, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Halesowen, Stourbridge and Wednesbury. Wherever you are in the area, our team can usually get to you quickly, with same-day emergency callouts available when you need us most.
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FAQs
Yes, this is most of what we do on new-build and extension projects. We're happy to work from architect's drawings, liaise with your main contractor on timing, and attend site meetings if needed to make sure the roof design fits the rest of the build.
Yes. We work with self-builders regularly across the West Midlands, from early-stage planning conversations about material choice through to fitting the finished roof.
We fit tiled, slated and flat roofing systems, depending on the design, budget and, in some cases, planning conditions around matching neighbouring properties. We'll talk through the options at quote stage.
We look at the pitch, material and colour of the existing roof and match wherever possible, particularly important for rear and side extensions where the new roofline meets the original structure. Where an exact match isn't available, we'll talk through the closest sensible option with you.
Yes, all new roof installation work is fitted to current building regs, covering areas like structural specification, insulation and ventilation. We're used to working alongside building control inspections on new-build and extension projects.
It depends on the size and complexity of the project. A single-storey extension roof might take a few days, while a new-build house or a run of plots takes longer. We'll give you a realistic timeframe as part of your quote, and coordinate this around your wider build programme.
Get your free quote today
Building something new in Birmingham or the West Midlands? Get in touch and we'll talk through what your project needs, with no pressure and no jargon. Call us now on 07735 424741 or get a free quote, and if it's urgent, get in touch for an emergency callout.
9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Same day response when your roof needs urgent attention.