Advice Centre
Roofing guides, honest costs and practical advice — from the team that actually fixes the roofs.
How Long Should Guttering Last?
uPVC, cast iron and aluminium lifespans — and why most guttering dies of neglect and bad fixing long before the material gives up.
Concrete vs Clay Roof Tiles
The two tiles that cover most of Britain, compared honestly — lifespan, colour, weight, price, and which suits your house.
Can Roofers Work in the Rain?
Some jobs yes, some jobs absolutely not — and knowing which is which tells you a lot about the roofer you're talking to.
Do I Need Planning Permission for a New Roof?
Usually not — like-for-like re-roofing is permitted development. The exceptions that catch people out, and where Building Regulations (which always apply) fit in.
What Causes Roof Leaks?
Nearly every leak traces back to one of seven causes — and they fail in a predictable order. Understanding why roofs leak makes every repair conversation easier.
The Signs Your Roof Needs Replacing
Roofs rarely fail suddenly — they announce it for years. The signals worth acting on, from the street, from the loft, and from your repair receipts.
How Long Does a Roof Replacement Take?
A typical house takes one to two weeks — here's where that time actually goes, day by day, and what can stretch or shrink it.
How Much Does Roof Repair Cost?
From a single slipped tile to a relined valley — what common roof repairs actually involve, what moves the price, and how to avoid paying for the wrong fix.
Can Roof Work Be Done in Winter?
Mostly yes — and sometimes winter is exactly when it must be done. What weather actually stops, what it merely slows, and how winter jobs are managed.
What Is a Breathable Roof Membrane?
The layer under your tiles quietly decides whether your loft is dry — how breathable membranes differ from old felt, and when they matter.
What to Do After Storm Damage
The first 24 hours, in order — safety, photographs, weatherproofing and insurers — plus the cowboy patterns to avoid while your roof is vulnerable.
Slate vs Tile Roofs: An Honest Comparison
Lifespan, cost, weight and looks — how slate and tile really compare when you're choosing a covering for a re-roof.
What Are Dry Ridge and Dry Verge?
Why mortar keeps falling off roofs, and how the mechanically fixed systems that replaced it on every new build actually work.
Should You Repair or Replace Your Roof?
The honest framework we use ourselves: local faults get repairs, systemic faults get replacements — and how to tell which yours is.
How Long Does a Roof Last?
Realistic lifespans for every common roof covering — and why the felt, nails and mortar usually retire before the tiles do.
How Much Does a New Roof Cost?
What actually drives the price of a roof replacement — covering, complexity, access and timbers — and how to read a quotation so you can compare like with like.
Got damage that needs looking at?
Roof repairs, leaks, storm damage or a full replacement — get a free, no-obligation quotation.