A full roof replacement means stripping the existing covering back to the deck, checking the timber and felt underneath, then installing a new roofing system: tiles, slates, or a flat roof membrane, along with new battens, underlay, flashing around chimneys and valleys, and often new guttering fascias. It's a bigger job than a repair, usually taking a few days to a couple of weeks depending on the roof size and whether scaffolding needs to go up. In Bristol's older terraces and Victorian stock, replacement work often turns up extra jobs once the roof is stripped, such as rotten rafters or chimney repointing, so a good contractor should explain how they price for that before work starts rather than after.
We list 16 businesses in this category covering Bristol and the surrounding areas. Before hiring, ask to see proof of manufacturer or trade accreditation (this affects whether your new roof carries an insurance-backed guarantee), a written specification of materials, and a clear payment schedule that isn't front-loaded. Get more than one quote and check what's included, such as scaffolding, skip hire, and disposal of old materials.
Our scores weigh things like verified reviews, how long a firm has been trading, and the consistency of its work across jobs, so you can shortlist contractors on more than a quote alone. See the full ranked list in our best roofing contractors in Bristol guide, and read how we score firms on the methodology page.
