New Roofs in Falkirk and Central Scotland
Thinking about a new roof in Falkirk? Whether your current roof has come to the end of its life, storm damage has pushed it past repair, or you are building on an extension, AGM Roofing & Building handles full roof replacements across Falkirk, Stirling, Grangemouth, Bonnybridge, and Camelon. Every project starts with an honest survey and ends with a watertight roof you do not have to think about for decades.
A new roof is one of the biggest jobs you will pay for on your home, so we walk you through what is involved, why, and what it costs before any work begins. No surprise costs mid-project, no hard sell.
When It’s Time for a New Roof
A repair will always be cheaper than a replacement, so the right call is usually to patch first. A full replacement starts to make sense when:
- The roof is forty to fifty years old and showing widespread wear
- Slates or tiles are slipping across multiple areas, not just one isolated spot
- You are paying for roof repairs every year or two with no end in sight
- The roof deck is sagging, which points to structural timber damage
- Storm or fire damage has pushed the roof beyond economical repair
- The underlay has failed and water is tracking into the loft
If you are not sure which side of the line you are on, start with a roof survey before committing either way, and we will give you a straight answer.
Our Re-roofing Process
Every re-roof follows the same clear sequence:
- Survey and quote: we inspect from outside, inside, and loft-side where accessible, then issue a written itemised quote
- Strip the old roof: tiles, slates, ridges, flashings, and underlay removed, with waste skipped or taken away
- Check and repair timbers: battens and any damaged rafters replaced, roof deck checked for rot
- New underlay and battens: breathable membrane and fresh battens fitted to current standards
- New covering: slate, tile, or your chosen material laid, fixed, and aligned correctly
- Flashings, ridges, and sign-off: lead or dry-fix flashings dressed in, ridges bedded, gutters rehung, site left clean
While the scaffold is up, it often makes sense to combine the re-roof with chimney repairs and replace the guttering, fascias, and soffits so the whole roofline is sorted in one visit.
Materials We Work With
- Natural slate: classic look, very long lifespan, heavier so timbers need to be up to it
- Concrete tile: durable, cost-effective, wide range of profiles and colours
- Clay tile: premium look with excellent colour retention, more expensive than concrete
- Synthetic slate: lighter than natural slate, lower cost, good for structures that cannot take a heavy covering
- Flat roof coverings for extensions, garages, or dormers: see flat roofing
We recommend whatever suits your property, budget, and local planning context, not the material that happens to carry the highest margin.
How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Falkirk?
There is no single answer. The price depends on:
- The size and pitch of the roof (steeper and bigger costs more)
- Your chosen material (slate and clay tile cost more than concrete)
- Access and scaffolding (detached houses and corner plots usually need more scaffold)
- Condition of the timbers (rotten battens or rafters add labour)
- Chimney work, new flashings, insulation upgrades, or re-roofing around solar
- Removal and disposal of the old covering
We quote every job individually after a survey, so you get an itemised figure based on your roof, not a ballpark. Quotes are free and there is no pressure to go ahead.
How Long Does Re-roofing Take?
A typical three-bed semi in Falkirk usually takes around two to five working days from strip to sign-off, weather permitting. Larger, more complex roofs with multiple chimneys, valleys, or dormers run longer, typically five to seven days. New builds and extensions are scoped individually.
We work in dry weather where possible and use temporary covers if rain is forecast mid-job, so your home is not left exposed overnight.
For a written quote, get in touch or browse completed re-roofing projects to see the finish we aim for.