Cost guide
Temporary roof scaffold cost guide
Engineered beam-and-sheet temporary roofs with shrink-wrap covering — the property is dry from day one.
- Fully Insured£10m public liability cover on every project.
- CISRS Qualified ScaffoldersCard-carrying scaffolders on every install.
- TG20 CompliantDesigned and erected to current TG20 guidance.
- Safety-FocusedDaily inspections, scaff-tags and clear handovers.
- Reliable Install & DismantleBooked slots honoured. No missed days.
- Managed Like CommercialSingle point of contact from quote to strike.
Temporary roofs are designed individually around the property and the works. Pricing reflects the span, the height of the structure above the original roof, the wind and snow loadings, and the duration. Below is the realistic starting point for most UK domestic and light commercial projects.
Typical project types
- Full re-roof projects in winter or autumn
- Major renovation and restoration works
- Loft conversions on listed and period properties
- Heritage roof repairs
- Insurance reinstatement of fire and water damage
- Light commercial re-roof contracts
Guideline pricing
Real-world ranges we quote across London and the Home Counties — use as a sanity check, not a quote.
| Small terraced re-roof | from £2,500 |
| Semi-detached re-roof | from £3,500 |
| Detached / heritage re-roof | from £5,500 |
| Light commercial | POA — site visit |
Prices exclude VAT and any required highways licences. Send photos for a fixed quote in the working day.
What affects the cost
- Span of the structure across the roof
- Height above the existing ridge
- Wind and snow loadings for the design
- Duration of the works and weatherproof cover
- Whether the temp roof sits on its own scaffold or on top of existing
When scaffolding is required
- Any full re-roof booked through autumn or winter
- Renovation or restoration works where the property must stay dry
- Listed building roof works requiring controlled conditions
- Insurance reinstatement after fire or water damage
Benefits of professional scaffolding
- Property and contents stay dry throughout the works
- Roofers can work in any weather — no weather delays
- Reduced risk of secondary damage to interiors
- Often required by insurers and main contractors on heritage works
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Send a few photos and your postcode — we'll come back with a clear quote and a realistic install date the same working day.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a temporary roof take to install?
Most domestic temporary roofs are installed in 2–4 days, depending on scale. Light commercial structures may take a week or more.
Is a temporary roof worth the cost?
On any winter re-roof, yes — the cost of internal water damage on a single bad-weather day can easily exceed the cost of the temporary roof.
Do you design the temp roof in-house?
Yes — we provide engineered designs for the temporary roof structure, certified for the wind and snow loadings at the site.
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