Roof verge mortar repair cost

the mortar along the gable end verge has cracked and bits keep dropping into the garden. roofer quoted £450 to redo it, does that sound about right or should i get more quotes in

Asked by Robert on 18th Aug 2026
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"To be fair if he is doing it right and taking each tile out and putting new undercloak in then the price isnt far off also depending on access"
Answered on 30th Aug 2026 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"This price sounds okay for repointing, yes
As long as all the pointing gets done further 450, not just a tiny job"
Answered on 8th Sep 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"Sounds very reasonable to me, take up the offer
Regards Danny"
Answered on 24th Aug 2026 - Member since Sep 2019 - report
"installing a dry verge system would eliminate this problem and depending on whether scaffolding will be used and size of gable , guarantees you need to explore your options."
Answered on 24th Aug 2026 - Member since May 2019 - report
"Hi Robert Michael hear sounds a little bit expensive job like that I would do for around 300 -350 mark"
Answered on 18th Aug 2026 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"For an average roof it seems right. it could vary dependant on access and length of verge."
Answered on 18th Aug 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"It all depends on how how much of the verge needs doing but I’m happy to come and get your quote if you’d like to say your contact number and address"
Answered on 18th Aug 2026 - Member since Feb 2024 - report
"It all depends on is it only one verge or 4 verges if it was a detached property ??
If it was all 4 verges it would be a cheap job if it was only one verge i would say yes get another quote."
Answered on 18th Aug 2026 - Member since Dec 2025 - report
"Seems very reasonable price I would proceed and ask them if there any guarantees as if not done right may crack"
Answered on 18th Aug 2026 - Member since Jun 2026 - report
"Honestly it depends on what kind of tile/slate is on your roof and whether it just needs repointing or a full rebed.
For the price of £450 id take the slates off the gable end rebed and repoint the full verge.

If it's tile it should be less.
Also depends on the pitch of the roof
And hight, does it need scaffolding?"
Answered on 28th Aug 2026 - Member since Jun 2026 - report
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