Is $2,100 to replace felt roof on vestibule and new cast iron guttering a fair price?
Project Details
I had work done on my vestibule by a local company. The original felt roof lacked a sloped shape, which encouraged pooling, and the felt was laid incorrectly. The original quote was £2,880, which included fully replacing 4m of lead flashing on the conservatory. However, we opted to tidy up and coat the existing lead in a polymer liquid instead, as the conservatory was not safe to put weight on. The revised quote for this work was £2,100 inc VAT. I am not happy that work was carried out without notifying me, as I was traveling for work and only learned of it when I received the bill. I am also displeased with the work itself. The quote mentioned reshaping the roof with a new deck to avoid pooling, but after a heavy shower, there is still pooling in the corners. I also have no information on the condition of the roof base, which I would have checked if I had been notified of the work. Additionally, the new guttering is not in contact with the old brackets, and there is a fair amount of pooling (around 3/4"-7/8") after a shower, which concerns me about proper drainage.
Quote Details
This quote covers work on the vestibule, specifically addressing issues with the felt roof and replacing guttering. The original quote included fully replacing lead flashing, but this was changed to tidying up and coating the existing lead due to safety concerns. - Felt Roof Work: - Remove all existing roof coverings from a 2m2 area. - Clean and check for any areas of rot on the roof base. - Supply and fit a new timber deck to allow water to run correctly. - Supply and fit 3b felt, tacked down to the roof deck. - Supply and fit a 2mm thick roof felt covering all areas including upstands and down takings. - Apply best grade 4mm black mineral felt, heated using a gas powered blow torch, sealed at all laps and abutments. - Guttering Work: - Supply and fit all 6 new lengths of cast iron guttering, including corners, stop ends, and centre drops. - Lead Flashing Work (Revised Scope): - Tidy up and coat the existing lead flashing on the conservatory with a polymer liquid.
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Category
Roofing
Price
$2,100
Quote Date
June 22, 2025
Roof size
2
Tearoff included?
No
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