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  • Access to neighbours roof

    Can my neighbours use my roof to access their solar panels as they want to bird proof them? The side of their solar panels that is closest to my house is on the roof boundary.

    Asked by Julian on 17th Jan 2023
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    neighbours roofing

    My neighbour has erected scaffolding which is hanging over my property and they did not have the decency to inform us about their roofing works. Is this acceptable? It is a semi detached property so are they allowed to interfere with my roof tiles without my permission?

    Asked by Ann on 6th Feb 2023
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    Re roofing old tile roof to new tile roof

    How would you connect together an old bitumen felted tiled roof to a new breathable membrane tiled roof. My neighbours had a new roof and I fear damage to mine.

    Asked by Ann on 17th Aug 2020
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    Green Roofing Information

    What are green roofs? What are the pros and cons? Any other information about green roofing would also be helpful

    Asked by Elly on 13th Apr 2021
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    Best conditions for fitting EPDM rubber roofing?

    Hi, does there have to be dry weather conditions for EPDM rubber roofing to be installed?

    Asked by Charles on 19th May 2022
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    Saltbox roofs pros and cons

    What are the pros and cons of saltbox roofs?

    Asked by Greg on 8th Sep 2022
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    Eco friendly roofing

    How can you make a roof better at insulating and more eco friendly? Will it cost much to achieve these sorts of improvements? 

    Asked by Mo on 11th May 2021
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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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