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  • How can I tell when my roof needs to be replaced?

    What are the tell-tale signs that a roof should be replaced? When would a replacement be needed vs. when it simply needs to be repaired?

    Asked by Charles on 25th May 2022
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    Replacing a gambrel roof

    I live in a period house in Sussex which has a gambrel roof that needs replacing. Do I need a specialist roofer to do this and how much is it likely to cost?

    Asked by Karen on 15th Jan 2023
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    Maintaining interlocking roof titles for max durability

    My partner and I are planning to spend a lot of money on having dozens of interlocking roof tiles replaced. What can we do to maintain interlocking roof tiles in the long-run? Are they any steps and tips we should follow that are specific to these shingles in particular? We want to maximise the durability of our new roof tiles.

    Asked by Beverley on 17th Aug 2020
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    Neighbours having chimney taken down

    Our log burner flue gone through the joint chimney have been told by the person doing the food that I have to have a qualified heta installer to fit a new cowl on to it but the fire has to be inspected to get a certificate and to cover insurance all for the price of 800 pounds for one cowling is this expensive

    Asked by Andrew on 8th Oct 2024
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    Slate roof single repair

    Hi, I've got a slate tile missing at the very bottom edge of my roof, do I need to 'replace the whole row directly above' or can each individual tile be replaced properly? Thank you

    Asked by Emily on 24th Mar 2023
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    How can I remove lichen from my roof?

    Hi, what do I need to do to remove lichen from my roof? Can this be done DIY and if so, what method could I use? Does it depend on the type of roof I have?

    Asked by duncan on 25th May 2022
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    Drainage options for flat roof extension

    What sort of drainage systems can you get for flat roofs? We're thinking of a flat-roof extension but I don't know what the best option is to keep it draining well.

    Asked by Joyce on 13th Jan 2023
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