Roof advice, without the sales pitch.
What things cost, what that stain on the ceiling probably means, and when a repair is the honest answer.
Costs
How much does a new roof cost in the UK in 2026?
Real per-square-metre bands for slate, clay and concrete tile roofs, plus the scaffolding, waste and complexity costs that quotes leave out — so you can sanity-check any price.
20 Aug 2026
Decisions
Repair or replace? How to tell when a roof is done
Four questions a roofer asks before recommending a re-roof — and the signs that a repair is the honest answer.
14 Aug 2026
Self-diagnosis
What that stain on the ceiling probably means
Brown ring, damp patch after rain, wet loft insulation, a drip that only comes in wind — each one points at a different part of the roof.
7 Aug 2026
Insurance
Storm damage: how to make a roof insurance claim that gets paid
What to do in the first hour, the evidence adjusters want, and why an honest report that separates storm damage from wear gets paid faster.
30 Jul 2026
Seasonal
Five things to check on your roof before winter
Ten minutes from the ground in October saves a call-out in January. Gutters, moss, flashings, flat roofs and the loft.
22 Jul 2026
Materials
Felt, EPDM or GRP: which flat roof should you choose?
The three main flat roof systems compared on cost, life, looks and where each one makes sense.
15 Jul 2026
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