Missing or slipped tiles in Cambridge
Replacing tiles that have slipped, blown off, or cracked — usually a half-day job.
Cambridgeshire · updated 2026-04-11 · 0 local roofers in directory
Typical cost in Cambridge
£140–£800
Mid-market: £350. Local factor 1.15× national baseline (higher labour/access costs in this region). Ranges are indicative; real quotes vary with scope, access, and materials.
See the full UK roofing cost guide for the methodology and the factors that move a quote up or down.
What the job involves
Slipped and missing tiles are usually repaired by refixing existing tiles where they can be recovered, or replacing them with matching units from a merchant. The job itself is quick — the slower part is identifying the right matching tile, especially on older clay or concrete roofs where the original product may be discontinued.
If more than a handful of tiles are slipping at once, the underlying cause is usually nail-fatigue or a failed underlayment, which needs addressing at the same time.
Cambridge — local context
Traditional material: Clay pantile (East Anglia tradition) and clay plain tile.
Central Cambridge has an exceptionally high density of listed buildings and college estates; Listed Building Consent is commonly required for re-roofs, and clay-based materials are almost always specified.
What changes the price
- Number of tiles and how scattered they are across the roof.
- Ladder vs scaffold access — second-floor and above usually needs a tower.
- Whether matching tiles are available or need to be sourced from a reclamation yard.
- Travel and callout time in outlying areas.
Timeline: Usually 2–4 hours on site for a handful of tiles.
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How many missing tiles is too many for a repair?
As a rough guide, more than about five slipped or missing tiles across a single roof slope usually points to a systemic issue — ageing nails, perished underlay, or wind damage. At that point you’re in repair-vs-replace territory.
Can a roofer match tiles from a 30-year-old roof?
Often yes, from reclamation yards or by sourcing similar profiles from the same manufacturer. Exact colour match is harder once tiles weather. Expect a small visible difference on new units until they age in.
What does missing or slipped tiles typically cost in Cambridge?
A typical missing or slipped tiles job in Cambridge falls in the £140–£800 range, with the middle of the market around £350. Cambridge’s labour and access factor (1.15× the national baseline) means prices run slightly above the UK average. Actual quotes vary with access, materials, and specifics of the job.
Are there any Cambridge-specific things that affect price?
Central Cambridge has an exceptionally high density of listed buildings and college estates; Listed Building Consent is commonly required for re-roofs, and clay-based materials are almost always specified.
How many roofers serve Cambridge through this site?
Our directory is still being built out for Cambridge. You can still submit a quote request — it will be held for matching once local roofers are onboarded.
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