REF · GUIDES · FREE
Homeowner guides — honest, specific, free.
Tools and guides for UK homeowners thinking about their roof. Every one of them is written by Sean — no fluff, no upsell. The aim is that you can make a decent decision before you even pick up the phone.
Cost guides
EVERY PRICE NAMED · 2026 MARKET RATES
Roof Replacement Cost UK 2026
What a full re-roof actually costs by property type, by material. 3-bed semi (concrete tile) £4,500-£8,500; (slate) £6,500-£11,000; 4-bed detached £7,500-£14,000+.
Read the guideRoof replacement cost planner
Property size + roof material + storey count → honest cost range. No email gate, no upsell.
Use the plannerFlat Roof Replacement Cost UK 2026
EPDM, felt, GRP, and bitumen compared. Per-m² rates fitted, expected lifespan, and the £-per-year of life that actually matters.
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SPEC · LIFESPAN · £-PER-YEAR
Welsh slate vs concrete tile
The honest comparison. Cost, lifespan, weight, planning, conservation. When concrete makes sense, when it doesn’t.
Read the guideEPDM vs felt flat roof
20-year EPDM at £3.20/yr vs 12-year felt at £6.10/yr. The single most important calc in flat roofing.
Read the guideWarm flat roof vs cold flat roof
Building Reg L1B, U-values explained, condensation risk, payback period. Why every replacement we fit is a warm-roof retrofit.
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DIAGNOSE BEFORE YOU CALL
Flat roof health check
12 signs your flat roof is at end of life, ranked by urgency. Tells you whether to repair, retrofit, or replace.
Get the checklistStorm-damage roof — what to do
Insurance steps, photos to take, when to tarp, when to wait for daylight. The 4-hour playbook after a named UK storm.
Read the guideHow to clean gutters yourself
When DIY works, when it doesn’t, and when you need scaffold. The honest call on a job many homeowners can do themselves.
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