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We may not think about it much during the day, but having a roof over our heads is very important. It keeps us safe, warm, dry – a house isn’t much of a home without one! If you look after your roof, it’ll look after you. But the signs that something is wrong with your […]

The weather is finally starting to brighten up after what feels like a year of winter. With spring on the horizon, many people are starting to plan their next big outdoor project. Sprucing up the garden, fixing the shed roof, jet washing the patio – there’s a ton to do for anyone with a garden […]

A sad fact of modern life is that extreme climate events have become ever more common. Across the UK and Europe – and indeed globally – flooding is more common, so too other previously rare occurrences such as major heatwaves, earthquakes and storms of huge magnitude. The evidence for this change is clear, with numerous […]

Maintenance issues relating to the roof can be troublesome, but they can also be hard to spot. On this site, we are firm believers in prevention being better than cure – taking care of your roof is likely to save any homeowner thousands in the long run. However, how can we remember to check our […]

As a child, did your parents ever use the phrase ‘don’t forget to put your coat on?’. Maybe you have used this parenting classic with your own kids. At heart, there is a sense that prevention is better than cure. Forget to wear your coat, especially in our British climate, and you may well end […]

When a homeowner thinks of costs relating to their roof, they will naturally think in terms of repairs. Whether it is replacing tiles, fixing guttering, repairing the ridge, or another issue, their mind will think of an issue that needs professional remedy. And, to an extent, they’d be right. Roof repairs are a common expense […]

Most homeowners, we would suggest the vast majority, have a very natural tendency to put repairs off.  We fully understand this, it is human nature.  It is a rare person who spots a small issue and then immediately prioritises seeking a fix.  In any home there are just so many small issues. For any new […]

The roof is perhaps the biggest cause for concern for most homeowners.  There is the likelihood that it will require repairs or replacing at some stage and the certainty that should any major faults appear they will need addressing immediately.  A leaking roof cannot be put way down the priorities list. However, unlike other parts […]