Hip TileRe-Bedding.
Bonnet or angled hip tiles re-bedded with mechanical clip fixings to current BS 5534 standard.
From £240
Price
Half-day · 2 roofers
Duration
5-year on bedding
Warranty
London-wide
Coverage
— Overview
What this job actually involves.
Hip tiles sit on the external corner where two roof slopes meet — typically on detached and semi-detached London houses. They're the most exposed run on the whole roof and fail before the ridge. We re-bed in 3:1 mortar, finish with polymer pointing and — crucially for current building regs — fit a mechanical clip to each hip tile so it can't blow off.
— Signs you need this
Five things we look for first.
Hip tile visibly displaced or rocking
Mortar fragments on the patio after wind
Hip iron (bottom restraint) missing or rusted off
Crack running the length of the hip
Tile gap at the hip apex where mortar has dropped
— Included in the price
A fixed price means a fixed scope.
No hidden extras. Materials, access, disposal and a written guarantee are all in the headline number.
- All hip tiles lifted, cleaned, numbered and stacked
- Old mortar bed chipped off completely
- Re-bed in 3:1 sharp sand / OPC mix
- Each hip tile fitted with a stainless mechanical clip
- Hip iron at the eaves replaced if rusted
- Polymer pointing in matched colour + 5-year guarantee
— On the day
How we work, step by step.
Lift & sort
Each hip tile lifted in sequence from eaves to apex, numbered and stacked clean. Original tiles re-used so weathering is preserved.
Clean & prep
Old mortar chipped off each tile and the tile course beneath. Hip rafter checked for any decay.
Re-bed with clip
Hip tile re-bedded on 50mm of 3:1 mortar with a stainless clip fixed through the tile's nail hole into the rafter — BS 5534 mechanical fix.
Point & strike
Joints finished with flexible polymer pointing. Hip iron at the eaves replaced if needed (cheap component, prevents the whole run sliding).
— Materials & kit
What we bring to the van.
The unglamorous detail that decides whether a fix lasts five years or twenty-five. We use trade-grade or manufacturer-spec materials only — never builders' merchant own-brand.
- 3:1 sharp sand / OPC mortar
- Stainless hip-tile clips to BS 5534
- Flexible polymer pointing
- Stainless hip iron
— Why book with EG Roofing
The from £240 you see is the from £240 you pay.
Eight advantages built into every fixed-price small job — the things our customers tell us actually matter.
Fixed price, no surprises
Quoted before we arrive. Materials, access and disposal are all in the headline number.
Booked by the half-day
Most jobs slotted within 5–7 working days. Same-week for active leaks.
5-year on bedding
Written workmanship guarantee on every job, lodged to your email after sign-off.
Before & after photos
WhatsApp photo sign-off before payment — you see the fix even if you're at work.
12+ years on London roofs
Same two-roofer crews — never sub-contracted. Public liability cover £2m.
4.9★ on Google & Checkatrade
Hundreds of reviews from SW19, CR0, BR1, SE and Central London commercial.
Clean site, zero debris
Drives and borders sheeted, all waste taken away in our van — no skip required.
One direct point of contact
WhatsApp the same roofer who quoted you — no call-centre, no chasing.
— Flexible payment
Spread the cost. Interest-free.
Pay how it suits you. Split this from £240 job into 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna or Clearpay, settle in 30 days, or pay by card, bank transfer or cash on completion. Your choice — we don't add a surcharge.
3 interest-free payments — first today, then every 30 days. Soft credit check, instant decision.
e.g. £240 → 3 × £80
4 fortnightly payments — pay over 6 weeks, no interest, no fees if paid on time.
e.g. £240 → 4 × £60
Card on completion
Tap, chip + PIN or contactless via Stripe terminal. Visa, Mastercard, Amex. Receipt by email.
Bank transfer or cash
Faster Payments on the day, or cash on completion. VAT receipt issued for landlords and small businesses.
Klarna and Clearpay are FCA-regulated payment providers. 18+, UK residents, subject to status. Missed payments may affect your ability to use these services. Full T&Cs at klarna.com and clearpay.co.uk.
— Frequently asked
3 answers before you book.
Do I have to add clips?
If more than 50% of the hip is being relaid, current BS 5534 says yes. Insurers increasingly insist on it regardless.
Bonnet hips and angled hips — same price?
Same labour, slightly different mortar volume. Bonnets (the half-round 1930s style) take a little less. We quote the same baseline either way.
Will the new hip iron be visible?
Slightly — it's a 5mm stainless strap that sits at the very bottom of the hip. From the ground it disappears behind the gutter line.
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From £240 · Half-day · 2 roofers · 5-year on bedding. Klarna & Clearpay accepted.
— Often booked together
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