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Roofing guides for homeowners and landlords
Written to answer the questions people ask before they call a roofer, with every rule and figure linked to where it comes from.
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Roof repair cost in 2026: what do UK price guides say?
National price ranges for repairs, new roofs, gutters, fascias and chimneys, each with its publisher and date, and what pushes a quote up.
EPDM, GRP or felt: which flat roof should you choose?
How EPDM, GRP and felt flat roofs compare on certified lifespan, drainage falls, insulation rules and fire ratings near a boundary.
Why is my roof leaking in heavy rain?
Where rain gets into a roof, why the stain inside moves, how condensation fools people, and what to do before a roofer arrives.
What causes slipped roof tiles, and how should ridges be fixed?
Why tiles and slates slip, what the British Standard now says about fixings, and how mortar and dry ridge systems compare.
What causes a chimney leak, and how is lead flashing repaired?
The usual causes of a chimney leak, what good leadwork looks like, and the party wall and planning points before removing a stack.
Do I need planning permission or building regulations for a new roof?
When a new roof needs building regulations approval, planning permission or listed building consent, and the extra estate consents in Letchworth and Welwyn Garden City.
Storm damage to your roof: what will insurance cover?
What insurers count as a storm, the evidence they want, how to make a roof safe without risking a claim, and storm-chasing traders.
Roof moss removal: is it needed, and how should it be done?
Whether moss actually harms tiles, what it does to gutters, why jet washing is advised against and how roof coatings can affect guarantees.
Each guide lists its sources at the end. Rules and figures were checked on the date shown at the top of each guide.
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Give us your name, phone number and postcode, pick the closest match to the problem, and we will ring to discuss it and fix a time to inspect. Or call 01582 377176.