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Roofing is one of those trades where the difference between a good hire and a bad one might not show up for two winters. By then the van’s long gone. The best protection you have is the ten minutes of questions you ask before committing. Here are the ones that actually reveal something. “Who will […]

Water coming through the ceiling has a way of making people panic — and panicked decisions are usually expensive ones. The first hour of a roof leak matters, but not in the way most people think. Here’s what to actually do, in order. 1. Deal with the water, not the roof Put containers under active

Leadwork is where roofing turns into craft, and nowhere more so than on listed buildings. If your Bristol property is listed — or in one of the city’s conservation areas — the rules around repairing or replacing lead are stricter, and the consequences of getting it wrong are more expensive. Here’s what’s actually involved. Why

Gutters are the least glamorous part of a roof, and the part most likely to be quietly causing damage. A blocked or leaking gutter doesn’t announce itself the way a slipped tile does — it just lets water run down your wall for a few months until a damp patch appears inside. Here’s why gutter

Get three quotes for the same roof job in Bristol and you’ll sometimes see the highest come in at double the lowest. Some of that is legitimate — different materials, different scope, different standards. But some of it is a roofer seeing what they can get away with. Here’s how to tell the difference. The

Flat-roof extensions are one of the most common ways Bristol homeowners add space — a rear kitchen extension, a garage conversion, a side return. Almost all of them end up with an EPDM rubber roof, and for good reason. Here’s what’s actually involved and what to check before committing. Why EPDM is the standard choice

Bristol has a lot of conservation areas — large parts of Clifton, Redland, Cotham, Bedminster and the old city centre all fall under some form of planning designation. If you’re planning a re-roof, it’s worth knowing upfront whether planning permission applies, because the answer changes what materials and methods you can use. The short answer

Green or black growth on a roof looks alarming, but moss and algae on their own rarely mean urgent structural trouble. What matters is how long it’s been left and whether it’s trapping moisture against the tiles. Here’s how to tell the difference, and how to deal with it safely. Why Bristol roofs are prone

Bedminster and Bishopston share a lot in common: rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many now well over a century old, with roofs that were mostly slated using techniques that have barely changed since they were built. If you own one of these houses, here’s what’s worth knowing before you need roof work done. Original

After a storm, the first call most homeowners make is to their insurer — but knowing what’s actually covered, and what evidence you need, makes the process considerably less stressful. Here’s what UK home insurance policies typically cover on storm-damaged roofs, and where the gaps usually are. What’s usually covered Most standard buildings insurance policies