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Tiled Roofing in Inverness & the Highlands

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Tiled Roofs

Clay & Concrete Tiled Roofs for Your Home

Tiles are one of the most common roof coverings on houses across Inverness and the Great Glen. Concrete tiles are hard-wearing and cost-effective, while clay tiles keep their colour well and suit older and character properties. We lay both, fixing each tile to battens over a breathable underlay so the roof sheds rain and stands up to wind.

Interlocking tiles overlap at the sides and are quick to lay on larger roofs. Plain tiles are smaller and double-lapped, giving a neat, traditional finish that works well on steeper pitches. We explain which profile suits your roof pitch and the look you want, so you know what you are paying for before any work starts.

Where tiles meet ridges, hips and valleys, the detail matters most. Tiles are cut cleanly, fixed securely and finished so water is carried off the roof rather than into it. Every tiled roof starts with a FREE, no-obligation quote, so you can compare clay and concrete before deciding.

  • Clay & Concrete Tiles
  • Interlocking & Plain Tile Profiles
  • Tiles Clipped & Nailed Securely
  • Neat Cuts at Hips & Valleys
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What’s Included

Tiled Roofing Work Covered

Everything below is part of the work, so you know exactly what your tiled roofs covers before anything is booked.

  • Removal of the Old Roof Covering
  • Timber Check Before Retiling
  • New Breathable Underlay
  • New Treated Battens
  • Clay or Concrete Tiles Laid & Fixed
  • Ridge, Hip & Verge Tiles Finished
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Why Choose Us

Tiled Roofing You Can Rely On

What you can expect when you choose Caledonian Roofing and Building for tiled roofs.

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Professional

You get a clear quote for your tiled roof that sets out the tile type and the work involved, with no vague line items.

Quality Work

Straight courses, correct laps and tidy cuts are what keep a tiled roof watertight, and each one gets the same care.

Plain Explanation of What Is Needed

We tell you whether clay or concrete suits your roof and budget, without pushing the dearer option.

FREE Quotes

Your tiled roof is priced at no cost and with no obligation, so you can weigh it up in your own time.

Reliable & Professional

You are kept informed at each stage of the job, and the start date agreed with you is the date the work begins.

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Pricing

The Cost of a Tiled Roof Explained

Every job is priced on what it involves, and you get a FREE, no-obligation quote before anything is booked.

  • FREE, No-Obligation Quote
  • Price Agreed Before Work Is Booked
  • No Commitment to Go Ahead
  • Quoted by the Person Who Does the Work
  • Clay or Concrete

    Clay tiles usually cost more than concrete, and plain tiles take longer to lay than interlocking ones.

  • Roof Area & Pitch

    The size of the roof sets the number of tiles needed, and the pitch decides which tiles and fixings can be used.

  • Hips, Valleys & Dormers

    Every change in direction means extra cutting and detail work compared with a plain gable roof.

  • Timber Repairs

    Rafters or boards found rotten once the old tiles are off need repairing before the new tiles go on.

Related Services

Slate Roofs, Leadwork & Full Replacements

Where We Work

Tiled Roofs Across the Highlands

From Inverness at the top of Loch Ness down the Great Glen to Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis. Not sure if your property is covered? Call with your postcode.

  • Inverness
  • Drumnadrochit
  • Fort Augustus
  • Invergarry
  • Spean Bridge
  • Fort William
How It Works

Laying a Tiled Roof, Eaves to Ridge

  1. Step 1

    Assessing the Roof

    We check the roof pitch, the timbers and the existing tiles to confirm which tile profiles your roof can take.

  2. Step 2

    Preparing the Roof Deck

    Old tiles and battens are removed, and a breathable underlay and new battens are fixed at the spacing the chosen tile needs.

  3. Step 3

    Laying the Tiles

    Tiles go on from the eaves upwards, each one fixed so courses stay straight and lapped correctly, with clean cuts at hips and valleys.

  4. Step 4

    Completing the Roof

    Ridge and hip tiles are fixed and the verges finished. We then review the roof with you and confirm everything is done as agreed.

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FAQs

Tiled Roof FAQs

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often about tiled roofs in the Highlands. If yours is not here, call and ask.

Are Clay Tiles Better Than Concrete Tiles?

Neither is better for every roof. Clay tiles hold their colour and suit older homes, while concrete tiles are heavier, hard-wearing and usually cheaper. The right choice depends on your roof pitch, the timbers and the look you want.

Can Concrete Tiles Be Fitted on a Low-Pitched Roof?

Some interlocking concrete tiles are made for lower pitches, but every tile has a minimum pitch set by its maker. We check your roof pitch against it before recommending a tile.

Can My Existing Roof Tiles Be Reused?

Sound tiles can sometimes be set aside and reused, often to match a neighbouring roof. Tiles that are cracked, porous or no longer made are replaced with the closest available match.

Does a New Tiled Roof Need a Breathable Underlay?

A breathable underlay sits under the battens and lets moisture vapour escape from the roof space while keeping out wind-driven rain. It is the usual choice on a new tiled roof today.

Will New Tiles Be Heavier Than My Old Ones?

It depends on the tiles. Concrete tiles are heavier than many clay tiles, so a change of tile type means checking the roof timbers can carry the extra load before work starts.

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