Have any Questions With Us
Pitch: to determine what products you can use, determine the pitch of your roof. If you need help working out the pitch of your roof, give us a call.
Planning: you must make sure that the product you wish to use meets local planning requirements if applicable.
Weight: structural support may be required depending on which material you want to use for your new roof. Taking the weight of your chosen roof covering into account before making your final decision, can save you time and money. Slate is beautiful but very heavy.
This depends on a variety of different factors such as size, complexity, location, product, fittings etc.
To get the best deal, get a range of quotes from several roofing companies and ensure you know exactly what you are being quoted for. If you like the look of a particular product for your new roof, don’t be afraid to ask for it.
There are many different types of roof coverings that are available to you, and all of them have designs and properties that are best for different styles of house. The main types of roof covering are:
- Interlocking Tiles – Reduces the need for overlapping
- Clay Tiles – Great for curves and intricate details
- Stone Tiles – Thicker and more expensive than conventional tiles
- Concrete Tiles – Vast range of colours and textures
- Slate Tiles – Simple, economical, and widely available
- Metal Roofing – Durable and adaptable
- Thatched Roofing – Traditional and sustainable
- Shingled Roofing – Rustic and can be aged
Just because your roof has a leak, does not mean it needs a complete re-fit. A leak usually stems from a loose, or broken roof tile. However, a complete roof system failure, or a generally unsafe roof, will need a complete re-fit.
There are quite a few different signs that your roof is on its last legs. If you believe your roof is showing any of these signs, then it’s time to call in the experts.
- Your roof has not been replaced in 20-30 years, which is the average life of an asphalt shingle roof.
- Your tiles or shingles are cupping (the shingles turn upwards) or clawing (the edges stay flat but the middle starts to turn upwards).
- There are entire tiles or shingles missing from your roof.
- There are roof granules in your gutter.
- Your tiles or shingles are cracked.
- Light is coming through your roof, and can be seen in your attic
- The roof is sagging in an area, which could indicate a structural issue
It really depends on how big the roof is. It could take up to three weeks on a standard semi-detached property.
Only in very exceptional circumstances, such as when the roof is very structurally unsafe. Otherwise, you can stay at home.
In normal circumstances, it’s unlikely you’ll need planning permission to re-roof your house or to insert lights or skylights. The permitted development rules allow for alterations subject to the limitations and conditions below:
- Any alteration to project no more than 150 millimetres from the existing roof plane.
- No alteration to be higher than the highest part of the roof.
- Side facing windows to be obscure-glazed; any opening to be 1.7m above the floor.
- The permitted development regime for solar panels has different limits on projections and in relation to protected areas.
There are exceptions. If your house is within a conservation area or world heritage site, then there are stricter guidelines to follow.