Tiled Roofs in Birmingham
We repair, match and re-lay clay and concrete tiled roofs on Birmingham houses.
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Birmingham Roof Pros works on tiled roofs across Birmingham. We replace cracked and flaking tiles, match old tiles that are hard to find, and strip and re-tile roofs on new battens. We work with plain clay tiles, concrete tiles and pantiles.
Tile types we work with
We fit plain tiles, the small flat tiles laid with a big overlap. We fit concrete interlocking tiles, the larger tiles that lock together at the sides. And we fit pantiles, which Birmingham City Council's Bournville design guide describes as tiles moulded in an S curve that give a roof a wavy look.
Historic England says large or single lap tiles cope less well if the roof has a curve or sag in it. Single lap means the tiles only overlap along a narrow strip at the edge. If the purlins, the beams that help hold up the rafters, have sagged, it says packing may be needed to give the tiles a straight line.
Signs a tile needs replacing
Historic England says the signs of a failing tile include spalling, which means the face is flaking off, and breakage. It says to take off the affected tiles, check them carefully and reuse them if you can.
That's how we work too. We lift the tiles round the problem, keep the sound ones and only swap the ones that have flaked or cracked.
Which? puts the cost of replacing one to six broken or missing standard tiles at £75 to £400. That figure comes from its survey of 11 Which? Trusted Traders in November 2025, and includes labour and materials but not VAT.
Matching old tiles
Historic England says traditional clay tiles are still widely available in lots of sizes, and that less common types can be had from specialist makers. We take a sample tile with us, so the new ones match in size, shape and colour.
The Bournville design guide asks people to reuse old tiles where they can. Where new ones are needed, it says to match the colour, texture, size and weight of the originals. We work that way on any older roof, not just in Bournville.
Re-tiling a whole roof
When a tiled roof has too many failing tiles to patch, we strip it. Historic England says it is common to renew the timber battens at the same time as re-tiling, and we do. We also keep the old ridge tiles where they're sound, because Historic England suggests keeping the existing ridges where possible.
Changing to a different tile needs some care. The Planning Portal says you need building regulations approval if a new covering adds 15 per cent or more to the weight of the roof covering. We check the weight of the tiles you choose against the old ones before you order them. See our roof replacement page for how a full re-roof works.
Questions about tiled roofs in Birmingham
Can I swap concrete tiles for clay ones?
Yes, you can, once we've checked the weight. In Bournville, the design guide says you need planning permission to change the roof material, so ask the council first.
Can you match the decorative ridge tiles on my house?
We try to keep and re-bed the old ones. The Bournville guide says ornamental ridge tiles are quite common in parts of Bournville. If one is broken, we look for a reclaimed match first.
Can you repair a tiled roof that has started to sag?
Yes, we can, but we look at the timbers first, and strengthen any that have dropped before the tiles go back on.
Do you use dry ridge on tiled roofs?
Yes, we can fit a dry ridge and dry verge on a tiled roof, which fixes the ridge and edge tiles with clips and screws instead of mortar.
Do you work on slate roofs too?
Yes, we also repair and re-cover slate roofs, and we patch and replace flat roofs.
Can I get a few spare tiles left with me?
Yes, we can leave you any spare matching tiles from the job. Keep them somewhere dry, so a broken tile can be swapped quickly later.
Get a quote for your tiled roof
Send the quote form with your postcode and a line about the roof, such as cracked tiles on the back slope. We'll come and look, then give you a written quote. To see the other roofing work we do, go to the Birmingham Roof Pros home page.
Ready to talk about your roofing job?
Send the quote form with your postcode and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.