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Six Great Ways to Boost Your Roof’s Kerb Appeal
Giving your roof kerb appeal can greatly enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of your home and of course, improve your chances of attracting buyers when you want to sell. But even if you are not interested in selling your home, a few simple tweaks could keep yours looking great. Follow our six tips for the […]
Six Ways to Maximise the Energy Efficiency of your Roof
The energy efficiency of your home can be crucial when you are trying to control your fuel bills. With up to a quarter of a house’s heat being lost through an uninsulated roof, the top of the house is definitely a good place to start in the fight to reduce your energy outgoings. Carefully considered […]
Three common causes of damage to flat roofs
Your flat roof may not be prone to cracked or loose tiles but the design does have its own set of potential problems and will need regular checking and maintenance to ensure that it remains structurally sound, energy-efficient, and importantly – watertight. Contact Improve A Roof today to find out more about our roof cleaning […]
The three most environmentally friendly roof tiles
If you want to burnish your eco-credentials, you may want to source the most environmentally friendly roof tiles for your new build or extension. A typical four-bed home has at least 100 square metres of roof surface, and carbon-guzzling roofing materials could burden the environment. So it makes sense to investigate the most sustainable […]
The UK’s four most popular types of roof tile
Unless you own one of the 60 000 plus homes in the UK that are thatched, your home will have a roof made of a tough weatherproof material like one of the UK’s four most popular types of roof tile. Clay has been used for roof tiles for thousands of years, and the first […]
Will your buildings insurance cover roof repairs?
If your roof is damaged and starts leaking, the first thing you’ll do is dig out your policy to check that your buildings insurance will cover roof repairs, damage and redecoration. In most cases, it will, but insurance companies can be keen to avoid paying out if they can point the finger at the householder. […]
Protect the roof of your property from tree damage
Trees in your garden can look great but can also be a hazard, and every year £1000s of pounds are spent to repair domestic roofs after tree damage.
Reduce Your Energy Costs this Winter with Roof Improvements
It’s no secret that things are getting tighter this winter, which means we all need to be looking for ways to save those extra pennies. What better place to start than your own home, by making sure your roof is a prudent part of your energy-saving plan. Our cleaning and inspection service can help identify […]
Can a neighbour’s plants damage your roof?
The landlord of a top-floor property got a surprise call to say that blocked gutters and drains had been a factor in the flooding of the ground-floor flat during a heavy rainstorm. Closer inspection revealed that vines from a neighbouring house had crawled over the property divide and invaded the roof and gutter of the […]
Getting Your Roof Ready for Winter
Now that the days are darker and colder, it really is time to think about preparing roofs for the rigours of winter. Because roofs are usually out of sight – and out of mind – we tend to forget about them. But failure to keep on top of basic maintenance can lead to expensive repairs […]