Answers
Roofing answers
Short, direct replies to the questions people put to a roofer. Each answer gives you the plain reply first, then the detail behind it.
Roofing in Bath 20
- How do I check a roofer is genuine before I hire them?
- Is a roofer responsible if the roof leaks after their work?
- What do roofers do when it rains?
- Should I use a specialist roofer or a general builder?
- How many roofing quotes should I get?
- What should a roofing quote include?
- Should a roofer ask for a deposit?
- What does a roofing workmanship guarantee cover?
- Do I need listed building consent to repair my roof?
- What roof work is restricted in a Bath conservation area?
- Does the Party Wall Act apply to roof work?
- Do roofers need a scaffold licence in Bath?
- Is VAT charged on roof repairs?
- How can I tell how old my roof is?
- A roofer knocked on my door saying my roof needs work. What now?
- What happens on the first day of a roofing job?
- What happens if bats or nesting birds are found in my roof?
- Who is responsible for a shared roof in a converted flat?
- Who pays for roof repairs in a rented home?
- Can I put solar panels on a roof in Bath's conservation area?
Pitched roofing 20
- How do I maintain a pitched tiled roof?
- How much does it cost to re-felt a roof?
- How long does roof underlay last?
- Are clay or concrete roof tiles better?
- Can my roof take heavier tiles?
- Why do roof tiles slip?
- Is sagging roof felt a problem?
- What causes a sagging roof line?
- Do I need planning permission for a mansard roof?
- Why do mansard roofs leak?
- Why do roof tiles crack in frost?
- Will my insurer pay for slipped roof tiles?
- Can I use reclaimed tiles on a listed roof?
- Hip or gable roof: what is the difference?
- How do I find the pitch of my roof?
- Does a breathable membrane need ventilation?
- What changes to the roof in a loft conversion?
- What are roof trusses, rafters and purlins?
- Can you walk on roof tiles?
- My roof has no felt under the tiles: is that a problem?
Flat roofing 20
- What is the best material for a flat roof?
- How do I maintain a flat roof?
- How long does a flat roof last?
- Should I repair or replace my flat roof?
- Is standing water on a flat roof a problem?
- Why is my flat roof leaking?
- Can a flat roof be laid in cold or wet weather?
- Does home insurance cover a leaking flat roof?
- Does a new flat roof need planning permission?
- What fall does a flat roof need?
- Can you walk on a flat roof?
- Can a flat roof be turned into a balcony or terrace?
- EPDM or GRP: which is better for a small extension?
- Can you put new felt over an old flat roof?
- Should I insulate my flat roof when it is replaced?
- Why is there condensation under my flat roof?
- What is the best way to re-roof a porch?
- How do I re-felt a shed roof?
- How is the flat roof on a dormer replaced?
- How long does it take to replace a flat roof?
Roof replacement 20
- How long does a roof replacement take?
- How long does a roof last in the UK?
- Can you lay a new roof over the old one in the UK?
- Is a metal roof a good idea for a UK house?
- Will home insurance pay for a new roof?
- Do I need planning permission to replace my roof like for like?
- What happens if it rains during a roof replacement?
- Will my roof timbers need replacing too?
- Can my old roof tiles be reused on the new roof?
- Should chimney work be done during a re-roof?
- Should I fit solar panels when the roof is replaced?
- How do you re-roof one house in a terrace?
- Do I get a certificate when my roof is replaced?
- Do I need to empty my loft for a roof replacement?
- How do people pay for a new roof?
- Does a new roof add value to a house?
- What does strip and re-cover mean on a roof quote?
- Can you replace just one side of a roof?
- What should I check when my new roof is finished?
- How much mess does a roof replacement make?
Roof repairs and emergencies 20
- Can I repair my own roof safely?
- What are the signs a roof needs urgent repair?
- How is a slipped roof tile fixed?
- Does home insurance cover a leaking roof?
- How much does it cost to fix a roof leak?
- How long does a roof repair take?
- What does a water stain on the ceiling mean?
- Why does my roof only leak when it is windy?
- Do bird spikes damage a roof?
- How do I stop seagulls nesting on my roof?
- How long can a tarpaulin stay on a roof?
- What is a roof make-safe?
- Can a roof be repaired without scaffolding?
- Why is my roof leaking around the soil pipe?
- Water is coming through a light fitting: what should I do?
- What can I do about a neighbour's dangerous roof?
- Can squirrels damage a roof?
- Should I clear snow off my roof?
- Does a cracked roof tile need replacing straight away?
- Can a roof leak show up far from where it gets in?
Slate roofing 20
- How long does a slate roof last?
- Should I repair my slate roof or re-slate it?
- What is a slate tingle?
- Why do slates slip?
- Can you walk on a slate roof?
- Can I replace Welsh slate with Spanish in a conservation area?
- Will insurance cover slates lost in a storm?
- Can slates be fitted in winter?
- Why are there rust stains on my slates?
- Slate or tiles: which is better for a house roof?
- How much does a stone tile roof cost?
- Where can I get matching stone roof tiles?
- Copper or stainless nails for slate: does it matter?
- Are slate hooks acceptable on a period roof?
- How heavy is a slate roof?
- Can one broken slate be replaced?
- Why are my slates flaking?
- Can new slate match my old roof?
- Is natural slate worth the extra cost?
- How many slates are needed per square metre?
Ridge and verge 20
- Why are my ridge tiles loose?
- Is repointing ridge tiles enough?
- How long does a dry ridge system last?
- How much does a dry verge cost to fit?
- What mortar mix is used for ridge tiles?
- Can I fit dry ridge on a listed building?
- Will insurance pay for ridge tiles blown off in a storm?
- Does fitting dry ridge need Building Regulations approval?
- Can loose ridge tiles cause a leak?
- What are verge clips and does my roof need them?
- Why does my dry verge rattle or come loose?
- Can a single ridge tile be replaced?
- What is a hip iron?
- Can I re-point ridge tiles myself?
- What is a verge undercloak?
- Why is mortar falling off my roof?
- How long does it take to re-bed ridge tiles?
- Can ridge tiles be reused when re-bedding?
- Should a dry verge be fitted to an old house?
- What are bonnet hip tiles?
Chimney repairs 20
- Why is my chimney leaking?
- Should I repair or remove my chimney?
- Do I need planning permission to remove a chimney?
- Does chimney removal need Building Regulations approval?
- Does home insurance cover chimney repairs?
- How often does a chimney need repointing?
- Why is cement bad for Bath stone chimneys?
- Can a chimney pot be replaced on its own?
- Can chimney work be done in winter?
- Do chimney repairs need scaffolding?
- Is a cracked chimney stack dangerous?
- How long does chimney flashing last?
- How do I stop birds nesting in my chimney?
- Who is responsible for a shared chimney stack?
- Do I need a roofer or a sweep for chimney problems?
- What are the brown stains on my chimney breast?
- Should a chimney stack be rendered?
- How long does a chimney rebuild take?
- Do chimney waterproofing sprays work?
- Can a Bath stone chimney be cleaned?
Lead roofing 20
- How long does lead last on a roof?
- Why does my parapet gutter leak?
- Should split leadwork be repaired or replaced?
- Why does lead crack on a roof?
- Can leadwork be done in wet or cold weather?
- Does insurance cover stolen roof lead?
- How much does it cost to reline a box gutter?
- What is lead welding and when is it used?
- Is lead on a roof a health risk?
- Can a lead flashing be fixed with sealant?
- Why is my roof valley leaking?
- Can I use a lead alternative on a listed building?
- How are parapet gutters cleared and inspected?
- What is a drip in a lead gutter?
- What is a lead roll?
- Do lead roof repairs need Building Regulations approval?
- What is a rainwater hopper and why does it block?
- Does leadwork need an underlay?
- What is a secret gutter?
- Can a box gutter be replaced with GRP?
Gutters and fascias 20
- How often should gutters be cleaned?
- How do I fix a leaking gutter joint?
- How do I maintain soffits and fascias?
- How long do gutters last?
- Should I repair or replace my gutters?
- Why are my gutters overflowing?
- How much does gutter cleaning cost?
- How much does cast iron guttering cost?
- Can I fit uPVC gutters on a period house in Bath?
- Do gutter guards work?
- Why is my gutter sagging?
- What causes rotten fascia boards?
- Can new fascias be fitted over old ones?
- Does home insurance cover gutter damage?
- Why do gutters freeze and crack in winter?
- Are aluminium gutters worth the extra cost?
- Are my old soffits or gutters asbestos?
- What are bargeboards and do they need replacing?
- How do I unblock a downpipe?
- Who pays for a shared gutter on a terrace?
Roof windows 20
- Why is my roof window leaking?
- Should I repair or replace my roof window?
- How long do roof windows last?
- Why does my roof window get condensation?
- Can I fit a rooflight in a Bath conservation area?
- Can a roof window be fitted in winter?
- Does a roof window need to be a fire escape?
- How long does it take to fit a roof window?
- Does insurance cover a leaking roof window?
- How much does a dormer window cost?
- Do dormers need planning permission?
- Can a roof window be fitted from inside?
- Which glazing is best for a roof window?
- Why is my dormer leaking?
- Are roof windows noisy in rain?
- Can an old fixed skylight be swapped for an opening one?
- What roof pitch does a roof window need?
- Are electric roof windows worth it?
- Can a roof window go in a slate roof?
- Why is my roof lantern leaking?
Roof surveys 20
- How often should a roof be inspected?
- My homebuyer report flagged the roof. What now?
- Roof survey or building survey: which do I need?
- Is a free roof survey worth having?
- Is a drone allowed to survey my roof?
- How long does a roof inspection take?
- Can a roof be surveyed in winter or rain?
- Will my insurer accept a roofer's report?
- Does a roof inspection need scaffolding?
- Should I get photos of my roof before work?
- Should I fix the roof before selling my house?
- What does a roof nearing the end of its life mean in a survey?
- Should a new-build roof be inspected?
- How is a flat roof inspected?
- Who should inspect a roof: a roofer or a surveyor?
- What is a mortgage retention for roof repairs?
- Do landlords have to inspect the roof?
- Can I inspect my own roof safely from the ground?
- What is a roof dilapidations survey?
- Should my roof be checked after building work next door?
Roof cleaning 20
- Does moss damage a roof?
- How often should a roof be cleaned?
- How long before moss comes back?
- Is it worth cleaning an old roof or should it be replaced?
- Can a roof be cleaned in winter?
- Will roof cleaning affect my insurance or guarantee?
- Do roof coatings affect a mortgage valuation?
- Is roof biocide safe for pets and plants?
- What are the black streaks on my roof?
- How long does roof cleaning take?
- Can I remove moss from my roof myself?
- Should I use bleach on my roof?
- Will cleaning my roof change its colour?
- Why is moss worse on one side of my roof?
- Is scaffolding needed to clean a roof?
- Do overhanging trees cause roof moss?
- Do zinc or copper strips stop moss?
- How do you clean a flat roof?
- Where does the moss and water go during roof cleaning?
- Should I clean my roof before selling?
Conservatory roofs 20
- Does a solid conservatory roof need planning permission?
- Should I repair or replace my conservatory roof?
- How long does a polycarbonate roof last?
- How long does a conservatory roof replacement take?
- Why is my conservatory roof leaking?
- Why is my conservatory so cold in winter?
- How do I stop my conservatory overheating?
- Does home insurance cover a conservatory roof?
- Is a tiled conservatory roof too heavy?
- Does a solid conservatory roof add value?
- Can a conservatory roof be replaced in winter?
- Will a solid roof stop conservatory condensation?
- Can a solid conservatory roof have roof windows?
- Why is my polycarbonate roof so noisy in rain?
- Do conservatory roof films work?
- Can I replace just the polycarbonate sheets?
- Do I need to rebuild the dwarf walls?
- Can I keep my uPVC frames with a new roof?
- What is a lightweight tiled roof?
- Why does my conservatory gutter overflow?
Garage roofs 20
- How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
- How much does asbestos garage roof removal cost?
- Should I repair or replace my garage roof?
- How long does a garage roof last?
- Can I remove an asbestos garage roof myself?
- Does home insurance cover a garage roof?
- Does a new garage roof need planning permission?
- Can a garage roof be replaced in winter?
- How long does it take to replace a garage roof?
- Who pays for a shared garage block roof?
- Why does my garage roof drip inside?
- Can an asbestos roof be painted or sealed?
- How is asbestos sheeting disposed of?
- Can a garage roof take solar panels?
- Should I insulate my garage roof?
- Does the garage roof deck need replacing?
- Is a cracked asbestos roof sheet dangerous?
- Car port roof sheets: polycarbonate or steel?
- Do I need an asbestos survey before garage roof work?
- Does a garage need gutters?
Spray foam 20
- Is spray foam insulation bad for a roof?
- Should I remove spray foam insulation?
- How long does spray foam removal take?
- Can I remove spray foam myself?
- Can spray foam stop equity release?
- What can I do if spray foam was mis-sold to me?
- How long does spray foam insulation last?
- Does spray foam affect home insurance?
- Does removing spray foam mean a new roof?
- Is a spray foam guarantee worth anything?
- Can spray foam cause damp?
- Does spray foam need Building Regulations approval?
- Can spray foam be removed in winter?
- How do I know what type of spray foam I have?
- Can spray foam be partly removed?
- Does spray foam save energy?
- My surveyor flagged spray foam. What now?
- Can spray foam damage slates and tiles?
- Can I still use my loft after spray foam removal?
- Is spray foam a fire risk?
Commercial roofing 20
- How long does a commercial roof last?
- Why is my industrial unit roof leaking?
- What does commercial property insurance expect of the roof?
- Does a commercial re-roof need Building Regulations approval?
- Can commercial roofing be done in winter?
- Should a commercial roof be repaired or replaced?
- Can roof work be done while my business stays open?
- How often should a commercial roof be inspected?
- What if my industrial roof contains asbestos?
- Can my commercial roof take solar panels?
- Who pays for roof repairs on a commercial lease?
- Why do valley gutters on industrial units fail?
- When should industrial rooflights be replaced?
- How are flat roofs over shops repaired?
- What do schools and community buildings need from a roofer?
- What is a roof maintenance contract?
- Does my commercial roof need edge protection or fall arrest?
- How long does a commercial re-roof take?
- Can a commercial roof be coated instead of replaced?
- What roof work do HMOs and student lets in Bath need?
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