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Roofing guides for homeowners

Straight answers to the roofing questions we get asked most across Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

EPDM Flat Roofs

EPDM vs GRP vs felt: which flat roof is right for your home?

EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and modern felt all make good flat roofs when they are fitted well. Here is how they differ, and how to pick the right one for your garage, extension or dormer.

Do I need planning permission for roof work?

Most like-for-like roof repairs and re-roofs in England do not need planning permission. Changing how the roof looks, adding dormers or living in a conservation area can change that.

Roofing in a conservation area or on a listed building

Conservation areas and listed buildings have tighter rules for roof work. Like-for-like repairs are often fine, but changing materials or adding roof windows may need permission or consent.

Building regulations when you re-roof: what homeowners need to know

Small roof repairs rarely need building control, but replacing a large part of a roof usually does, and may mean adding insulation. Here is how the rules work in England.

Signs you need a new roof

One slipped tile rarely means a new roof. Problems that keep coming back, or that affect the whole roof, are the real warning signs. Here is what to look for.

Roof repair or new roof: how to decide

If the problem is in one place, a repair is usually enough. If the tiles, battens or underlay are failing across the roof, a new roof is often better value. Here is how to tell.

What happens during a roof survey

A roof survey checks the covering, ridges, valleys, flashings, gutters and the loft, to find the cause of a problem and the right fix. Here is what to expect.

Why is my roof leaking? The common causes

Most roof leaks come from a handful of weak points: slipped tiles, worn flashings, failed ridges, blocked valleys and gutters, or old flat roofs. Here is how to narrow it down.

Slipped, cracked and missing tiles: causes and fixes

Why tiles and slates slip, crack or blow off, how serious it is, and what a proper repair involves.

Moss Removal & Cleaning

Moss on your roof: should you remove it, and how?

When moss is harmless, when it starts causing damage, and the safe way to remove it without harming your tiles.

Slate vs clay vs concrete tiles: which is right for your roof?

How natural slate, clay tiles and concrete tiles compare, and the planning and building regulations to check before you change material.

UPVC Fascias & Soffits

Fascias and soffits: when to replace them (and why not to cap rotten timber)

How to tell when fascias and soffits need replacing, and why covering rotten timber with UPVC only hides the problem.

Why are my gutters overflowing?

The usual causes of overflowing gutters, the damage they can do to walls and roofs, and how each one is fixed.

Emergency Roofing

Storm damage to your roof: what to do first

A step-by-step guide to staying safe, limiting the damage and dealing with your insurer after a storm damages your roof.

Dry-fix ridges and verges vs mortar

How dry-fix ridge and verge systems compare with traditional mortar, what the standards say, and which is the better choice for your roof.

EPDM Flat Roofs

Flat roofs on extensions and garages: what to know

What homeowners need to know about flat roofs on extensions and garages, from materials and common faults to planning, building regulations and party walls.

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