Quote on Roof repair (Storm Eunice)

fdama

Hi,

There is some damage to the roof on my kitchen extension caused by ridge tiles from the neighbours roof falling on it. There are around 5 or 6 broken tiles that require replacing and tear in the underlay that will need replacing. The roofer quoted me £400 for the work. I have not managed to get another quote as all other roofers in my area are busy. I cannot get this on insurance as my mother has just noticed that she forgot to renew (she did not receive the renewal letter somehow). Is this a fair quote for the work required?
I have attached some pics of the damage. 

SaverRate

Yes I would say its a fair quote

FreeBear

SaverRate said: Yes I would say its a fair quote

Half a dozen tiles, none of which require scaffolding (I'm assuming a single storey extension) - Sounds a bit on the high side to me, although it may be about right for London & home counties.

As it is the neighbour's ridge tile that caused the damage, I'd be pushing for him/her to cover the cost. It would make sense to use the same roofing contractor to do both repairs.

fdama

FreeBear said:

SaverRate said: Yes I would say its a fair quote

Half a dozen tiles, none of which require scaffolding (I'm assuming a single storey extension) - Sounds a bit on the high side to me, although it may be about right for London & home counties.

As it is the neighbour's ridge tile that caused the damage, I'd be pushing for him/her to cover the cost. It would make sense to use the same roofing contractor to do both repairs.

I wish I had seen this before asking him to start the work. The house is in Manchester and not London. He is also doing the neighbours. The neighbours, who are a**holes, are unwilling to cover this. And I cant be bothered to get into an argument with them. How much do you think it should have cost? 

FreeBear

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