Roofing guides
Straight-talking guides written by working roofers, not copywriters — 78 of them, grouped by what you're trying to work out.
Repairs & problems
Wind-damage roof repair: what to do after a storm
Storm damaged roof? Same week response across Hampton, Twickenham, Teddington and Richmond. Insurance reports, free quotes, work guaranteed.
Read: Wind-damage roof repairLead flashing: when it fails and what it costs to fix
Lead flashing repair and replacement across Hampton, Twickenham and Teddington. Chimney, parapet, valley and bay lead. Free quotes, 10+ years local.
Read: Lead flashingEPDM rubber roofing: is it worth it for your flat roof?
Single-piece EPDM rubber flat roofs across Hampton, Twickenham, Teddington & East Sheen. 20+ year life, no seams, manufacturer-backed. Free quote.
Read: EPDM rubber roofingSlipped roof tile repair: causes, cost and how to fix it
Slipped tiles fixed properly across Hampton, Twickenham, Teddington and Richmond. Often same week response. Photo documented work and free quotes.
Read: Slipped roof tile repairRidge tile replacement: mortar bedding vs dry-fix ridge
Cracked or lifted ridge tiles rebedded or converted to dry fix across Hampton, Teddington and Twickenham. Family run team, free quotes, guaranteed.
Read: Ridge tile replacementChimney flashing repair: stop the most common roof leak
Leaks around the chimney? We re-lead, re-point and re-cap chimneys across Hampton, Twickenham, Teddington & Richmond. Free quote from a local family team.
Read: Chimney flashing repairRoof moss removal: when it matters and when it doesn't
Heavy moss damaging your roof? Manual scrape, gutter clear and treatment across Hampton, Twickenham, Teddington & East Sheen. Free quote from local roofers.
Read: Roof moss removalFlat roof replacement cost: what to actually budget
Real flat roof replacement costs across Hampton, Twickenham and Teddington. EPDM, GRP and felt, and what drives the price. Free quotes, 10+ years.
Read: Flat roof replacement costSlate roofs: lifespan, repair and what to watch for
Natural slate roofs across Hampton Hill, Twickenham, Teddington & Richmond — lifespan, nail fatigue, re-slating costs and conservation matching. Free quote.
Read: Slate roofsClay tile roofs: plain tiles, pantiles and longevity
Plain clay tile and pantile roofs across Hampton, Teddington, Twickenham & East Sheen — lifespan, frost damage, repair and matching. Free local quote.
Read: Clay tile roofsConcrete tile roofs: when to repair and when to re-roof
Concrete interlocking tile roofs across Hampton, Surbiton and Feltham: spalling, lifespan, re roof timing and matching profiles. Free quotes.
Read: Concrete tile roofsGRP fibreglass flat roofs: pros, cons and when to choose them
GRP fibreglass flat roofs across Hampton, Teddington, East Sheen & Richmond — seamless finish, walked-on decks, lifespan vs EPDM. Free quote.
Read: GRP fibreglass flat roofsNew roof cost: what a re-roof really costs in 2026
Real new-roof and re-roof costs across Hampton, Twickenham, Teddington & Surrey — tile vs slate, scaffolding, what drives the price. Free fixed-price quote.
Read: New roof costRoof repair cost: typical prices for common fixes
What common roof repairs cost across Hampton, Teddington, Twickenham & East Sheen — slipped tiles, flashing, leaks, valleys. Honest fixed-price quotes.
Read: Roof repair costFascia, soffit and guttering cost: what to budget
Real uPVC fascia, soffit and guttering costs across Hampton, Teddington and Twickenham, with per metre prices explained. Free quotes, guaranteed work.
Read: Fascia, soffit and guttering costPlastic vs aluminium gutters: which is best for your home?
Plastic and aluminium gutters compared on durability, cost per metre and upkeep, with fitting across Hampton, Twickenham and Surrey. Free quotes.
Read: Plastic vs aluminium guttersWhy is my roof leaking? The common causes, in order
The real causes of a leaking roof in the order we find them: flashing, slipped tiles, valleys, gutters and condensation. Fast local response, free quotes.
Read: Why is my roof leaking? The common causes, in orderDamp patch on the ceiling: leak or condensation?
Tell a roof leak from loft condensation before you pay anyone: timing, shape and the loft check that settles it. Free quotes from a Hampton roofer.
Read: Damp patch on the ceilingMissing or slipped tiles: how urgent is it really?
Honest advice on slipped and missing tiles: when it can wait, when it cannot, and what one gap costs you. Free quotes across Hampton and Twickenham.
Read: Missing or slipped tilesSagging or dipping roof: what it means
What a dip in a roof line means, which sags are cosmetic and which are structural, and what an inspection involves. Free quotes, family run, 10+ years.
Read: Sagging or dipping roofStorm damage: what to do first and what insurance covers
The first hour after storm damage: make it safe, photograph it, contain the water, and what insurance pays for. Same week response across TW and KT.
Read: Storm damageRoof leak nobody can find: how we track it down
Why some leaks defeat two or three roofers, and how to trace one properly: water paths, staged hose testing and loft evidence. Free quotes in TW and KT.
Read: Roof leak nobody can findMoss on a roof: does it actually matter?
When roof moss is harmless and when it causes real damage. Why pressure washing ruins tiles, and what safe removal involves. Free surveys, own team.
Read: Moss on a roofCondensation and poor loft ventilation
How to spot loft condensation rather than a leak, why insulation upgrades cause it, and the vents that fix it. Free surveys from a family run local roofer.
Read: Condensation and poor loft ventilationStorm damage: what insurance covers and what it does not
What buildings insurance covers after storm roof damage, why wear and tear claims fail, and the evidence to gather first. Fast local make safe response.
Read: Storm damageCosts & budgeting
Roof repair costs: what drives the price up or down
What drives a roof repair price: access, height, materials and scaffolding. Plain English guide from a family run Hampton roofer. Free quotes.
Read: Roof repair costsChimney repair costs: repointing, re-flaunching and rebuilds
What repointing, reflaunching, flashing renewal and part rebuilds cost, and why. Family run local roofers, 10+ years in TW, KT and SW. Free quotes.
Read: Chimney repair costsFascia, soffit and guttering costs explained
What fascia, soffit and gutter replacement costs, and how capping over differs from full replacement. Family run, free quotes, work guaranteed.
Read: Fascia, soffit and guttering costs explainedScaffolding for roof work: when you need it and what it costs
Why some roof jobs need a full scaffold and others don't, how hire periods and pavement licences affect the price, and how to compare quotes fairly.
Read: Scaffolding for roof workDormer roofs: repair, re-cover and what it costs
Dormer roofs leak at the cheek junctions and the flat top. What re-covering involves, which membrane suits, and what makes one dormer dearer than another.
Read: Dormer roofsRoof window installation: what it costs and what's involved
What a roof window install involves: rafter trimming, flashing kits and internal finishing, plus what pushes the price. Free quotes, 10+ years local.
Read: Roof window installationRoof cleaning: what it costs and when it's a bad idea
Soft washing versus pressure washing, why jet washing damages older tiles, and when roof cleaning is genuinely worth doing rather than cosmetic.
Read: Roof cleaningGarage and outbuilding roof replacement
Replacing a failing garage, shed or outbuilding roof: deck condition, membrane choice, falls and drainage, and what makes one quote higher than another.
Read: Garage and outbuilding roof replacementCost to replace slipped tiles or slates
What sets the price of replacing slipped tiles and slates: access, height, matching and how many have gone. Free quotes from a family run Hampton team.
Read: Cost to replace slipped tiles or slatesHow much does a new roof cost?
What a new roof really costs and why quotes differ: size, pitch, tile choice, scaffolding and hidden timber. Free surveys from a family run local roofer.
Read: How much does a new roof cost?Roof replacement cost by roof type and property size
How roof shape and property size change a replacement price: gable, hipped, mansard, dormers and bungalows. Honest breakdown, free surveys, own team.
Read: Roof replacement cost by roof type and property sizeRoof repair cost by job: tiles, flashing, chimney, valley, ridge and felt
What each roof repair actually involves and why prices differ: slipped tiles, lead flashing, chimneys, valleys, ridges and flat roof felt. Free quotes.
Read: Roof repair cost by jobFlat roof cost: GRP versus EPDM versus felt
What each flat roof system costs to install and own: GRP, EPDM rubber and torch on felt. Deck, insulation and detailing explained. Free local surveys.
Read: Flat roof costChimney repointing and lead flashing costs
What chimney repointing, flaunching and lead flashing cost and why access drives the price. Do all three in one visit. Free surveys, guaranteed work.
Read: Chimney repointing and lead flashing costsScaffolding: when it is needed and what it adds
When roof work genuinely needs scaffolding, when a tower or ladder is safe, and how hire periods, pavement licences and cranes affect the price.
Read: ScaffoldingRoof cost by house type: terrace, semi, detached and bungalow
How house type changes a roof price: mid terrace access, hipped semis, detached complexity and the large roof area on a bungalow. Free written quotes.
Read: Roof cost by house typeRepair or replace: how to decide
Five honest tests for whether to repair or replace a roof: underlay, battens, nail fatigue, spread of failures and how long you are staying. Free surveys.
Read: Repair or replaceWhat should a roofing quote include?
The eleven lines a proper roofing quote should contain, the exclusions to look for, and the payment terms to refuse. Free written quotes, guaranteed work.
Read: What should a roofing quote include?Comparisons
Repair or replace? How to decide honestly
A practical test: battens, underlay, nail fatigue and the five year cost comparison. Honest advice from a family run Hampton roofer. Free quotes.
Read: Repair or replace? How to decide honestlyFelt vs EPDM vs GRP: choosing a flat roof system
A side-by-side comparison of torch-on felt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass flat roofs: lifespan, seams, foot traffic, complexity and where each one wins.
Read: Felt vs EPDM vs GRPSlate vs tile: which suits your property
Natural slate, fibre cement, clay and concrete tile compared on weight, lifespan, pitch and looks on period homes. Free quotes, work guaranteed.
Read: Slate vs tileDry-fix vs mortar-bedded ridges
Why mortar-bedded ridges crack and fail, how mechanically fixed dry-ridge systems work, and when re-bedding in mortar is still the right call.
Read: Dry-fix vs mortar-bedded ridgesuPVC vs timber fascias and soffits
Maintenance, appearance, cost and longevity compared for uPVC and painted timber fascias and soffits — including when timber is the right choice.
Read: uPVC vs timber fascias and soffitsWarm roof vs cold roof construction
How warm and cold flat roof build-ups differ, why cold roofs suffer condensation, and which is appropriate when re-covering an extension or dormer.
Read: Warm roof vs cold roof constructionFull re-roof vs overlaying an existing covering
Why overlaying tiles or felt is sometimes acceptable and often not — weight, hidden batten condition, underlay renewal and what you lose by not stripping.
Read: Full re-roof vs overlaying an existing coveringRoofer or general builder: who should do the work
When roof work belongs with a specialist roofer, when a general builder is fine, and the specific details where the difference shows up years later.
Read: Roofer or general builderHow long should a roof last?
Realistic UK roof lifespans for slate, clay, concrete, felt, EPDM and GRP, plus the parts that wear out first. Free quotes from a Hampton based roofer.
Read: How long should a roof last?Flat roof systems compared and how long each lasts
Felt, EPDM, GRP and warm roof build ups compared on lifespan, cost, walk on strength and repairability, with the case for each. Free quote across TW and KT.
Read: Flat roof systems compared and how long each lastsProcess & paperwork
What actually happens during a roof survey
Step by step: ground level check, loft inspection, high level access, photos and the written findings you should get. Free surveys and quotes.
Read: What actually happens during a roof surveyHow to choose a roofer without getting stung
The checks that protect you: written scope, insurance, photo evidence, payment structure and the pressure tactics to walk away from. Free quotes.
Read: How to choose a roofer without getting stungRoof insurance claims: how the process works
How storm damage claims work: evidence, make safe versus permanent repair, and the wear and tear exclusion that catches people out. Free quotes.
Read: Roof insurance claimsHow long a new roof takes, day by day
A realistic re roof timeline: scaffold, strip, timber, underlay, covering, ridge and flashings, plus what weather delays. Free quotes, 10+ years local.
Read: How long a new roof takes, day by dayAccess, neighbours and awkward properties
Access for terraces, flats, shared drives and rear extensions: neighbour permissions, pavement licences and working around conservatories. Free quotes.
Read: Access, neighbours and awkward propertiesWhen roof work needs planning permission
Repairs, re-roofs, material changes, dormers and roof windows — which roof works typically need permission, and why conservation areas change the answer.
Read: When roof work needs planning permissionParty walls, shared roofs and semi-detached houses
How roof work interacts with party walls in terraces and semis — shared valleys, parapets, flashings at the boundary, and coordinating with your neighbour.
Read: Party walls, shared roofs and semi-detached housesRoof warranties and aftercare: what's actually covered
The difference between workmanship guarantees, manufacturer product warranties and insurance-backed cover — and what typically voids each one.
Read: Roof warranties and aftercareWhat should a roofing quote include?
The seven things every roofing quote should state in writing, and the exclusions that make cheap quotes look cheap. Free quotes, 10+ years local.
Read: What should a roofing quote include?Materials & systems
Roof underlay: bitumen felt vs breathable membrane
Why the layer under your tiles matters more than the tiles, how old bitumen felt fails, and what changes when a breathable membrane is fitted.
Read: Roof underlayLoft condensation: ventilation, not leaks
Damp in the loft with no leak is usually condensation. How eaves, ridge and tile vents work and what blocks the airflow. Free quotes, family run team.
Read: Loft condensationLoft insulation and your roof: getting both right
How insulation interacts with roof ventilation, why blocked eaves cause damp, and what to check before topping up. Free quotes from a Hampton roofer.
Read: Loft insulation and your roofLead alternatives: when they work and when they don't
Lead substitute flashings and self adhesive tapes compared with milled lead: where they work and where they age badly. Free quotes, work guaranteed.
Read: Lead alternativesRoof valleys: the highest-risk detail on a pitched roof
Why valleys carry the most water and fail first — open lead, GRP, and mitred valleys compared, plus the debris problem nobody thinks about.
Read: Roof valleysSoffit vents, over-fascia vents and airflow at the eaves
The eaves are where roof ventilation starts. How circular soffit vents, continuous strip vents and over-fascia vents differ, and when to use each.
Read: Soffit vents, over-fascia vents and airflow at the eavesInsulating a flat roof properly
PIR boards, tapered schemes and vapour control on flat roofs — how to insulate a re-cover without creating condensation or losing door threshold height.
Read: Insulating a flat roof properlyRoof lanterns and flat-roof glazing: the leak risks
Roof lanterns and flat rooflights leak at the kerb, not the glass. How upstands, membrane dressing and drainage should be detailed on an extension roof.
Read: Roof lanterns and flat-roof glazingProperty types
Victorian terrace roofs: the recurring problems
Butterfly roofs, parapet gutters, slate nail fatigue and shared valleys: the faults that repeat on Victorian terraces, properly fixed. Free quotes.
Read: Victorian terrace roofs1930s semi roofs: what to expect and when to act
Hipped roofs, clay tiles, mortar bedded ridges and undersized underlay — the typical condition of a 1930s semi roof and the fixes that add real life.
Read: 1930s semi roofsNew-build roof defects and how to get them fixed
Mortar shortcuts, poor flashing, blocked ventilation and dry verge failures, plus how developer and warranty claims work. Free quotes, 10+ years local.
Read: New-build roof defects and how to get them fixedLandlord roof maintenance: preventing the expensive call
Inspection intervals, tenant reporting, damp versus condensation and budgeting for replacement on rentals. Free quotes from a family run roofing team.
Read: Landlord roof maintenanceListed buildings and conservation areas: roof repairs
What changes when a roof is listed or in a conservation area — material matching, consent, lead detailing and why modern shortcuts aren't acceptable.
Read: Listed buildings and conservation areasFlats and blocks: managing a shared roof
How roof works on blocks of flats are scoped, authorised and communicated — freeholder consent, section notices, leaseholder cost and phased programmes.
Read: Flats and blocksMaintenance & seasonal
Autumn roof checklist before the wet season
A practical autumn checklist for homeowners — gutters, valleys, flashings, loft check and overhanging branches — all doable from ground level.
Read: Autumn roof checklist before the wet seasonWinter roof leaks, frost damage and what to do first
Freeze thaw damage, ice in gutters, condensation mistaken for leaks, and the right first steps when water comes in. Fast response across TW and KT.
Read: Winter roof leaks, frost damage and what to do firstNot sure which applies to your roof?
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