Roof guides and posts
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Plain reading for owners weighing up a roof job: what goes wrong, what a repair fairly covers, when a re-roof is the answer, and what sets the price.
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Blog · Garage roofsAsbestos garage roofs: what homeowners need to know before replacing oneAn old garage roof may be asbestos cement, and the rules for removing it turn on the material and its condition. This post sets out what HSE says and what to ask.4 November 2026 · 9 min read
Blog · Spray foam removalWhy homeowners are removing spray foam insulation: lenders, surveys and condensation3 November 2026 · 9 min read
Blog · Conservatory roofsReplacing a polycarbonate conservatory roof with a solid roof in Folkestone2 November 2026 · 9 min read
Blog · Roof cleaningThe best time of year to remove moss from a roof (and the nesting-bird rules)29 October 2026 · 9 min read
Blog · Roof cleaningIs roof cleaning worth it, and when does it do more harm than good?26 October 2026 · 9 min read
Every guide and post, by kind of roof work
Roofing in Folkestone6
- How to find a good roofer, and how to spot a dodgy oneBlog · Aug 2023
- Roofing services explained: what each job involves and when you need itBlog · Aug 2023
- Ten places to visit in Folkestone, and the rooftops you pass on the wayBlog · May 2022
- Is Folkestone a good area to live? A roofer's view of the town's housesBlog · May 2022
- Folkestone's houses and their roofs: what your street's age tells youGuide
- Do you need planning permission or building regulations for roof work?Guide
Flat roofing6
- Flat roof installation: EPDM, GRP and felt compared, and how each is laidBlog · Aug 2023
- Flat roof maintenance: what to check and whenBlog · Aug 2023
- Common flat roof problems and what causes themBlog · Aug 2023
- The case for a flat roof: looks, space and practicalityBlog · Aug 2023
- How a flat roof is repaired, by materialBlog · Jun 2022
- How an EPDM rubber roof is fittedBlog · May 2022
Conservatory roofs5
- How to insulate a conservatory roof, and when replacing it is betterBlog · May 2022
- How much does a conservatory roof replacement cost?Guide
- Tiled, glass or polycarbonate: conservatory roofs comparedGuide
- Why conservatory roofs leak, and what fixes themGuide
- Condensation under a conservatory roof: causes and curesGuide
Garage roofs5
- How corrugated roof sheets are fitted on a garage or outbuildingBlog · May 2022
- Are fibreglass (GRP) roofs any good on a garage?Blog · May 2022
- How much does a garage roof replacement cost?Guide
- Felt, EPDM, GRP or sheets: the best material for a garage roofGuide
- Garage roof repair or replacement: how to decideGuide
Spray foam removal5
- How much does spray foam insulation removal cost?Guide
- Open-cell or closed-cell spray foam: why it matters for removalGuide
- How spray foam insulation is removed from a roofGuide
- After spray foam removal: timber checks, re-felting and insulating properlyGuide
- Removing spray foam before you sell: what buyers' surveyors look forGuide
Roof cleaning4
Chimney repairs6
- Chimney removal or capping: which is right for an unused stack?Blog · Oct 2026
- How much do chimney repairs cost, and what moves the price?Guide
- Damp on a chimney breast: tracing it to flashings, flaunching or the potsGuide
- Chimney flashing repair: lead, soakers and back guttersGuide
- Chimney repointing: when it is needed and how it is doneGuide
- Rebuilding a chimney stack: when repair is no longer enoughGuide
Roof repairs6
- Renting in Folkestone and Hythe? Who fixes the roof, and where to get helpBlog · Oct 2026
- Dealing with a roof emergency: safe quick fixes and what to leave to a rooferBlog · Aug 2023
- Preparing for a roof emergency: what to have ready and who to callBlog · Aug 2023
- Emergency roof maintenance: limiting damage before it spreadsBlog · Aug 2023
- Why emergency roof repairs cannot wait: what a small leak does to a houseBlog · Aug 2023
- How much do roof repairs cost in the UK, and what moves the price?Guide
Lead work6
- Lead codes explained: why Code 4 and Code 5 go in different placesBlog · Oct 2026
- The advantages of lead roofing: durability, versatility and lifespanBlog · Sep 2023
- Lead or an alternative? Comparing lead with other flashing and roofing materialsBlog · Sep 2023
- Lead roofing pros and cons: what to weigh upBlog · Sep 2023
- Looking after a lead roof: maintenance, faults and what affects costBlog · Sep 2023
- How lead flashing is fitted on a pitched roofBlog · May 2022
Pitched roofing6
- Common pitched roof problems and how each is put rightBlog · Aug 2023
- Pitched roof installation: what decides the right pitch and coveringBlog · Aug 2023
- Pitched roof repairs: tracing leaks and fixing damage properlyBlog · Aug 2023
- Why pitched roofs last: the case for a pitched roofBlog · Aug 2023
- How a broken roof tile is replaced, step by stepBlog · Jun 2022
- Slipped roof tiles: refix or replace?Guide
Roof windows & skylights6
- Velux, Keylite or Fakro: comparing roof window makes honestlyBlog · Oct 2026
- Bringing natural light in: what roof windows do for a loft or roomBlog · Sep 2023
- Choosing roof windows and skylights: opening types, glazing and sizesBlog · Aug 2023
- Roof window and skylight installation: flashing kits, collars and a proper sealBlog · Aug 2023
- Roof windows or skylights: which suits your space?Blog · Aug 2023
- Do you need planning permission for Velux windows in a loft?Guide
Commercial roofing6
- Commercial roofing: choosing the right roof for a business buildingBlog · Aug 2023
- Commercial roof maintenance: planned checks that prevent big billsBlog · Aug 2023
- Commercial roofing systems: durability and whole-life cost comparedBlog · Aug 2023
- Cut edge corrosion on metal roof sheets: causes and repairGuide
- Fragile roofs and CDM: what building owners must do before roof workGuide
- Section 20 consultation for roof works: a guide for freeholders and leaseholdersGuide
Gutters, soffits & fascias6
- Fascia and soffit materials compared: uPVC, timber and aluminiumBlog · Sep 2023
- Fascias and soffits: styles, colours and finishesBlog · Sep 2023
- What fascias and soffits do for a roofBlog · Sep 2023
- Choosing a guttering system: uPVC, aluminium, cast iron and profilesBlog · Sep 2023
- Guttering 101: how gutters and downpipes protect a houseBlog · Sep 2023
- What failing gutters do to walls, foundations and gardensBlog · Sep 2023
Roof inspections6
- Drone, ladder or loft: what each kind of roof inspection can and cannot seeBlog · Oct 2026
- Buying a house in Folkestone? Should you pay for a roof inspection first?Blog · Oct 2026
- How often should a roof be inspected, and what does it add to its life?Blog · Aug 2023
- How much does a roof inspection cost?Guide
- What a roof condition report includes, and how to read oneGuide
- Roof inspections for insurance claims: what evidence insurers wantGuide
Roof replacement6
- Choosing roofing materials for a long-lasting replacement: tile, slate or sheetBlog · Aug 2023
- When does a roof need replacing? The signs a repair will not fixBlog · Aug 2023
- A new roof and your home: what changes in looks and in useBlog · Aug 2023
- Does a new roof save energy and add value to a house?Blog · Aug 2023
- Repair or replace your roof? Making the right callBlog · Aug 2023
- How much does a new roof cost in the UK, and what moves the price?Guide
Slate roofing6
- Slate roofs on Folkestone's Victorian and Edwardian homesBlog · Oct 2026
- How much does a slate roof cost, and what moves the price?Guide
- Natural or man-made slate: how they compareGuide
- Welsh or Spanish slate: what the difference means for your roofGuide
- Re-slating or repair: deciding what an old slate roof needsGuide
- Signs a slate roof is failing: nail fatigue, delamination and slipped slatesGuide
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