When you're comparing quotes for a new roof, it's easy to focus purely on the bottom-line number. The trouble is that two quotes at similar prices can cover genuinely different scopes of work. Here's what a proper quote from T & T Roofing South Wales includes, and what's worth checking on any quote you're comparing.
Why This Matters More Than the Headline Price
A cheaper quote that leaves out disposal costs, scaffolding, or Building Regulations sign-off isn't actually cheaper — it just moves those costs to later, often as an unwelcome surprise partway through the job. A proper quote should be genuinely comparable, item for item.
What Should Be Included
- Full strip-out and responsible disposal of the old roof covering
- New underlay and battens across the whole roof
- Tiles or slate, matched to what you've agreed
- Ridge and hip tile installation
- Ventilation to meet current Building Regulations
- Building Regulations sign-off where required
What's Sometimes Left Out of Cheaper Quotes
- Scaffolding, sometimes quoted separately
- Disposal and skip costs for the old materials
- Any structural timber repairs discovered once the roof is opened up
- Leadwork and flashing around chimneys or valleys
- VAT, which should always be clear either way
How to Compare Quotes Fairly
- Ask exactly what's included. A genuine like-for-like comparison needs the same scope on both quotes.
- Check whether scaffolding and disposal are separate. These can add a meaningful amount if not included.
- Ask what happens if structural repairs are found. A good contractor should explain this upfront, not spring it on you later.
- Confirm materials specifically. "Tiles" can mean very different price points depending on the actual product.
- Get it in writing. A verbal estimate isn't the same as a written, itemised quote.
What Our Quotes Include as Standard
- A clear, itemised breakdown before any work starts
- Scaffolding and disposal included, not hidden as extras
- Honest flagging of any likely structural risk areas upfront
- No surprise costs partway through the job
Comparing quotes? Get a clear, itemised one from us so you're comparing like for like.
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We're new roof installation specialists covering South Wales, using premium tile and slate roofing systems and honest advice — not a generic call-out. Every job starts with a free quotation and guaranteed workmanship throughout.