Questions answered

Roofing questions, answered

Short, direct answers to the roofing questions that come up when something drips, slips or blows off. The answer comes first, then the reason, then what changes the cost.

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Why hire a local roofer rather than a national firm?A national firm and a local roofer can both fit a good roof. The difference shows up before…5 min read
Can you repair your own roof?Checking your roof yourself is worth doing, and most of it can be done with your feet on…5 min read
How do you put a tarpaulin on a roof?A tarpaulin only protects a roof if it is fixed down properly, and fixing it means working on…5 min read
Will roofing felt stop rain on its own?Roofing underlay slows rain down, but it is a back-up layer under the tiles, not a roof covering.…5 min read
How many years should a slate roof last?Natural slate has one of the longest lives of any roof covering. The slates often outlast what holds…4 min read
Flat roof pros and consA flat roof suits some buildings very well and others badly. The gains are mostly in cost, access…5 min read

Choosing a roofer and local roofs 20

Gutters, soffits and fascias 20

Every answer opens with a plain reply in a few sentences, then explains the cause, the fix and the things that move the price. They are grouped under the service each question belongs to, so related answers sit side by side.

Some questions only make sense on a coastal roof: why a ridge lets water in during a gale but not in a shower, or why salt leaves white marks on a soffit. Others apply to any house, such as whether a small leak can wait or whether a roof window needs planning permission.

For a deeper read on a subject, go to the guides. For your own roof, no answer replaces a look at it: ring 01903 299063, send a WhatsApp or use the form, and the survey photographs will show what is actually going on.

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Roofing questions, answered

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Choosing a roofer and local roofs 20

Roof repairs 20

Emergency roof repairs 20

Pitched roofing 20

Slate roofing 20

Flat roofing 20

Chimney repairs 20

Skylights and roof windows 20

Gutters, soffits and fascias 20

Roof replacement 20

Lead roofing 20

Ridge tile repairs 20

Roof inspections 20

Roof cleaning 20

Conservatory roofs 20

Garage roofs 20

Spray foam removal 20

Commercial roofing 20

Horsham stone roofing 20

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