UK roofing quote resource
Roof Quote Template for UK Roofers
Use this checklist to turn a roof survey into a clear scope, access, materials, exclusions, payment and approval record before the customer accepts the quote.
Direct answer: what should a UK roof quote include?
Direct answer: A UK roof quote should include survey photos, measured scope, access or scaffold requirements, materials, labour, waste removal, exclusions, VAT status, payment terms and customer approval. Visual previews can support finish choices, but the written quote should define the accepted roofing work.
Copyable roof quote checklist
Customer and property
Customer details, property address, roof type, access notes, parking, quote reference and survey date.
Survey evidence
Before photos, marked roof elevations, visible defects, leaks, valleys, chimneys, gutters and areas not inspected.
Measured scope
Approximate roof area, pitches, ridge, hip, verge, valley, dormer, flat-roof or extension sections included in the quote.
Access and safety
Scaffold, ladders, roof access, skip placement, working hours, neighbour access and any exclusions for specialist access.
Materials
Tiles, slate, felt, battens, leadwork, flashing, ridge system, ventilation, fixings and colour or profile assumptions.
Labour and waste
Strip-out, repairs, installation, clean-up, skip or disposal costs, making good and weather-delay assumptions.
Exclusions and changes
Hidden timber damage, structural work, extra leadwork, asbestos, building-control items and what triggers a revised quote.
Payment and approval
Deposit, staged payments, final balance, VAT status, quote validity, customer approval and invoice handoff.
Roof work types to quote clearly
| Roof job type | Quote notes to include |
|---|---|
| Pitched tile roof | Tile profile, battens, underlay, ventilation, ridge/verge system, valleys, scaffold and waste removal. |
| Slate roof | Slate type, fixing method, underlay, leadwork, ridge details, breakage allowance and matching constraints. |
| Flat roof | Decking condition, membrane or felt system, falls, outlets, trims, insulation assumptions and warranty documents. |
| Roof repair | Specific leak area, photos, temporary repair limits, matching materials and what is excluded until stripped back. |
| Chimney or leadwork | Flashing, soakers, pointing, apron, step flashing, access, photos and any masonry exclusions. |
Roof quote workflow
- Photograph the roof, access points and any leak or defect areas before pricing the job.
- Separate scaffold, waste and specialist access from the roof material and labour lines.
- List assumptions for hidden timber, damaged boards, asbestos or structural work that cannot be seen at survey stage.
- Use a roof visual preview only to discuss finish options; keep the written quote as the accepted scope record.
- Capture customer approval for the scope, exclusions, payment terms and any revised quote if hidden work appears.
Practical checklist, not legal advice
Roofing access, scaffold, building-control requirements, party-wall constraints and hidden structural work can vary by property. Treat this as a practical quote checklist, then verify site-specific requirements before relying on wording for a formal contract.
How Jobnix fits
Jobnix helps roofers create structured quotes, store survey notes and photos, show roof finish previews, send approval links, request deposits or payments and convert accepted work into invoices. That keeps the visual choice connected to the accepted scope.
Pair this template with the Roof Visualiser for tile and slate previews, the visual quote photo checklist for survey photos, the trade pricing benchmark for quote checks, and Jobnix for roofers when you want to turn the accepted scope into a quote-to-invoice workflow.