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General roof repairs in Guildford: what to do about moss
The first thing to do about roof moss is check the gutters and outlets. Moss rarely needs removing unless it is blocking gutters, outlets or other drainage points.
General roof repairs in Leatherhead: signs your gutters are blocked
Water spilling over the sides of a gutter when it rains is the first sign of a blockage. If water backs up around the top of a downpipe instead, the downpipe itself is probably blocked.
Do I need period building roofing in West Clandon?
You may well need it if your older roof has slipped, missing or damaged tiles, or flashing that is missing or damaged. An honest answer, and an honest price, needs the roof seen.
General roof repairs in Leatherhead: what to check after a storm
After a storm, the first thing to look for is slipped, missing or damaged tiles, both on the roof and along the ridge. Look for missing or damaged flashing as well.
How much do new roofs cost in West Clandon?
I can't give you an honest price for a new roof in West Clandon until I have seen the roof. A figure guessed from a distance would not help you decide, so I won't put one here.
How much do new roofs cost in Woking?
I can't give an honest fixed price for a new roof in Woking until I have seen the roof itself. Any figure I put here would only be a guess, and a guess doesn't help anyone plan.
Roofing Work Finished? Make the Handover Useful
When roofing work is finished, make time to understand what was completed and which information should stay with the property.
Roof Checks Before Winter: What to Look for From the Ground
Autumn is a sensible time to look at a roof, before winter rain and wind put it to the test.
Repair or Replace a Roof? Compare the Scope Before Deciding
A roof problem does not, by itself, tell you whether you need a repair or a replacement.
An EPDM Roof Is More Than Its Rubber Surface
An EPDM roof may look like a simple sheet of rubber, but choosing one involves more than choosing the visible surface.
Moss on a Roof: What to Check Before Arranging Removal
Moss on a roof can be conspicuous without telling you much about the condition beneath it.
Roofing a Period Home: Start with What Is Already There
A period home's roof is part of its appearance as well as its protection from the weather.
Planning Solar Panels? Look at the Roof First
Planning solar involves two connected choices: the system you want and the roof that will carry it.
Why a Ceiling Stain May Not Sit Below the Roof Leak
A ceiling stain shows where moisture has become visible.
Comparing New-Roof Quotes: Read Beyond the Covering
Two new-roof quotes can describe the same tiles or slates and still cover different work.
Getting a Home Ready for Roofing Work
Preparing a home for roofing work starts with an ordinary question: how will the household use the property while work is taking place?