Building Regulations
Do You Need Building Regulations for Roof Work?
The 25% rule explained: which roof jobs must meet Building Regulations, and how our NFRC Competent Person Scheme registration means no council application for you.
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Free, honest guides written by the roofers who do the work. No scare tactics and no sales pitch dressed up as advice: what things cost, when work is genuinely needed, and when you can safely leave your roof alone.
Know Before You Spend
Every Guide, In One Place
Start with the question you actually have: what work costs, whether the council needs to be involved, what a survey verdict really means, or whether that roof needs replacing at all.
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Repair or Replace
Repair or Replace Your Roof?
Most repairs cost £280 to £600; a full re-roof runs £7,000 to £18,000. A symptom-by-symptom guide to which your roof actually needs.
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Roof Care
Is Moss Bad for Your Roof Tiles?
Moss is usually cosmetic, not an emergency. When it genuinely needs removing, when you can safely leave it alone, and why a roof should never be jet washed.
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Moss Prevention
What Is Roof Biocide Treatment?
The step that makes a roof clean last years rather than months. How it kills moss, algae and lichen, whether it is safe, and how long it lasts on most roofs.
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Buying a House
Do You Need a Homebuyer Roof Survey?
A standard house survey barely inspects the roof. Three options with honest prices, from a £50 report review to a fully independent NWRS inspection.
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After the Report
Survey Says the Roof Needs Replacing?
Most flagged roofs are a negotiation, not a disaster. What the wording really means, what the work costs, and how to turn a scary paragraph in the report into a number you can negotiate with.
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Storm Damage
Will Insurance Pay for Storm Damage to Your Roof?
Yes for storm damage, no for wear and tear. What buildings insurance covers, what counts as a storm, and the evidence that gets a roof claim paid.
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Spray Foam
Does Spray Foam Insulation Have to Come Out of Your Roof?
Not always. What decides it is where the foam was sprayed, not just which type it is. Why lenders object, and when removal quietly means a re-roof.
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Safety & Liability
Am I Liable if a Roofer Gets Hurt on My Property?
What the law actually says, why scaffolding costs what it does, and what to ask before you hire.
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Looking for a price rather than a guide? Every service page publishes its own costs: start with new roof costs, roof repair costs or all roofing services. If your question is not covered, the FAQ page or a quick call to the office usually sorts it.
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