What does a flat roof replacement cost?
What decides the price of a new flat roof: size, material, deck condition, insulation, access and edge details, explained before you get quotes.
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Roofing guides
Straightforward answers to the questions homeowners ask most often before booking roofing work.
Roofing decisions are easier when you understand what is involved. These guides explain what affects the cost of a flat roof, how common flat roof materials compare, why roofs leak, how long a new roof takes and the difference between ridge fixing methods. They do not replace an inspection, but they will help you ask the right questions and compare quotations fairly.
EPDM vs GRP vs felt: which flat roof is best?
A plain-English comparison of rubber EPDM, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs: how each is installed, how they perform and which roofs suit each one.
Read the guideWhy is my roof leaking? Common causes and fixes
The most common reasons roofs leak, from slipped tiles and failed flashing to blocked gutters, plus what to do straight away and how leaks are fixed.
Read the guideHow long does a new roof take?
What decides how long a re-roof takes: roof size, strip-out, repairs to timbers, weather, scaffolding and detailing, plus what happens each day.
Read the guideDry ridge vs mortar ridge: which is better?
How dry ridge systems and traditional mortar-bedded ridges differ, the signs your ridge needs attention, and when each option makes sense.
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