Leaks and repairs
Roof leaking after heavy rain: what to record and what happens next
Record a roof leak safely, distinguish observations from a diagnosis, and prepare useful information for a roofing assessment after heavy rain.
Read the guideFor homeowners and property managers
Roofing questions, clearer decisions.
Practical advice to help you describe a problem, understand a proposal and prepare for a roofing assessment. Each guide includes questions or a checklist you can keep with your property records.
Looking at a particular roof detail?
Search our roofing questions and problem guides for focused answers on coverings, leaks, junctions, drainage and the scope of a repair.
Planning the work
Roof repair or replacement: how to compare the recommendation
Compare a local roof repair with a wider replacement using evidence, remaining defects, access, material choices and a clearly written scope.
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Felt, EPDM or GRP? Comparing a complete flat roof proposal
Understand felt, EPDM and GRP flat roof proposals and compare drainage, deck condition, insulation, junctions and written system details.
Read the guideMaintenance checklist
A ground-level roof inspection checklist for homeowners
Use a practical roof observation checklist from ground level to record covering, roofline and rainwater concerns without accessing the roof.
Read the guidePlanning the work
How to compare roofing quotes without missing the work between the lines
Compare roofing quotations by scope, materials, access, hidden defects, payment terms and handover records rather than the headline total alone.
Read the guideRainwater and roofline
Overflowing gutters, damp walls and roofline problems: what to check
Record gutter overflows and roofline concerns safely, understand why damp needs investigation, and prepare a clear guttering or roof repair enquiry.
Read the guideHave a specific roof concern?
Send your postcode, a description of the affected area and any photographs already taken safely. The next step is to establish what needs assessment and which service is relevant to your property.