Your Roof – Things to consider
One of the most important parts of your home or business premises. A leaking or insecure roof can lead to long term problems such as rotten timbers or other structural damage. Many homeowners make the mistake of spending time and money on internal refurbishment while neglecting the basic fabric of the building. A sound roof is fundamental to protecting your property and maintaining its value.
Roof Repairs – Planned
Most properties need some on-going maintenance. If you have concerns about your roof we will take a look and assess what needs doing. If minor repairs are needed we will advise you accordingly, if more extensive work is needed we will give you a detailed breakdown. We can also advise you about which work needs doing urgently and what can be delayed to spread the cost. We have come across a number of 'quick fixes' that are sometimes proposed by builders, such as a 'cement wash' over your roof. We would strongly advise you to treat these with caution and seek professional advice - you can talk to us or consult a surveyor or architect. They will tell you that roofing work is best undertaken by a specialist rather than a general builder.
Roof Repairs – Emergency
We provide a call out service to deal with storm damage or other emergencies. We will put temporary measures in place to protect your property. We can then do a more detailed assessment, to help you with any insurance claims and get your roof fixed. A call out charge is payable, but we will not seek to make things worse for you by hitting you with unreasonable charges. Making your roof sound should be your first priority - please call us as soon as possible. We would advise you to check your insurance policy, as it may not cover all costs.
Roof Replacement
Many roofs can be kept going almost indefinitely with on-going maintenance. However there comes a time when you need to consider a replacement. There will usually be an undesirable level of dampness within the roof space, which can lead to problems with timbers and rot. There is also the risk that a severe storm may expose any weaknesses overnight and leave you with a major leak to deal with. A new roof is a major investment, but will add value to your property and save you money in the longer term. It makes sense to sort out your roof before spending large amounts of money on internal refurbishment. Most mortgage lenders will be sympathetic to releasing funds for this type of work, as you are protecting the value of your investment. We will provide you with a detailed assessment and let you consider all the options before committing to the work.
New Build
If you are involved in a new build, self build or conversion project we can help. If you are in the early stages we can provide you with a quotation for the roof covering, based on your architect's plans. We can also provide expert advice on the options for materials and construction methods. If you are doing some of the construction work yourself, we can work with you on the specialist work required for the roof covering. If you are working with a general building contractor, we will work with them and take care of the roofing aspects of the project.
Other Services
While the scaffolding is in place you might also want to take the opportunity to have the following looked at:
· Loft insulation
· Roof-lights replaced
· Fascia boards, soffitts and bargeboards
· Gutters and downpipes
· Chimney stacks, pots and ventilation
We can undertake this work ourselves and this can be included separately in your roof quotation. We are happy for other contractors to use our scaffolding by agreement, but please note that they must carry the appropriate insurance.
What We Don't Do
We specialise in pitched tiled or slate roofs. We will sometimes take on flat roofs also but only if they are integral to the main house roof.
Other services that we do not cover include:
· Polycarbonate roofs for conservatories and outbuildings
· Thatched roofs
· Metal roofs or 'wriggly tin'
We are including this to help you and to avoid wasting your time. However - if in doubt please do call or email us. We can quickly tell you which projects we can undertake and which ones we cannot.
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