House reroofing

Inforapennyinforapound

As above, nothing structural (as far as I am aware) .
Existing roof rather old and bits dropping off ( 1930’s house). Want new roof.

Question: Do I need to apply/pay for building regs approval?
Varying info on internet..i.e Over 25% need the regs...and over 50% new roof need regs...and others saying not needed!

It’s a minefield.
Any experts or anyone here had a new roof and can help or is it dependant on local Council ? 

And... best place to find good roofer.

Thanks in advance

FreeBear

Looking at getting my roof (similar age) stripped. New felt, battens, reused tiles (subject to condition), along with a few other jobs whilst scaffolding is up.

As it involves more than 25% of the roof, building regs compliance is required - This usually entails upgrading insulation rather than any other costly undertaking. I plan on increasing the loft insulation to 300mm minimum, although 370mm is only an extra £17. Haven't approached the local council yet as the work is unlikely to be done until September at the earliest.

Up to you if you get the work signed off by Building Control. It is unlikely the council would do much, but problems may arise when you come to sell the property. Solicitors like to see paperwork for notifiable works or try to sell indemnity insurance as a "just in case".

gamston

if you are re-roofing think about any other jobs you want/need to do in the loft (board it out, new water tanks, pipe runs etc) easier to get materals there with roof off
also would you want to board/insulate the roof another easy and quick job to do with roof off

FreeBear

gamston said: also would you want to board/insulate the roof another easy and quick job to do with roof off

Insulate between & over the ceiling joists, but don't go whacking insulation between the roof timbers - The loft space should be well ventilated which makes insulation between the roof timbers redundant & pointless. Save your money, and don't bother..

There was a thread recently where someone (a previous owner) had put EPS insulation between the roof timbers. The new owner was (is?) having issues with condensation running down and causing damp to form in the ceiling. Also risking early onset of rot.