Most UK roofs last 20-60 years, but it depends on the material. Slate and clay tiles can last 100 years, while flat roofs like felt, GRP and EPDM usually last 15-40 years. Good maintenance can add decades either way. If you’re wondering how long a roof will last, the honest answer is: it depends on […]
Author Archives: Tony HIBBS
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Roof repair costs in the UK typically range from £150 to £1,000, averaging around £530 for a standard job, though minor repairs can start at £100 and larger structural work can exceed £2,500. The exact cost depends on the type of damage, the roof size, and where in the country the work is being carried […]
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Roof shingles are individual, overlapping pieces of roofing material, laid in rows so each one sheds rainwater onto the row below and off the roof edge. In the UK, the term is often used loosely to mean roof tiles, but technically it covers a broader family of materials, including bitumen, metal, slate, timber and composite, […]
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The main types of roofing materials used in the UK are natural slate, clay tiles, concrete tiles, and metal roofing for pitched roofs, and EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, and torch-on felt for flat roofs. Slate and clay tile last longest (50 to 100 years), while concrete, metal, and EPDM offer a lower-cost middle ground with […]
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Choosing the right roofing company comes down to a few checks: licensing and insurance, reputation and experience, a genuine local presence, multiple written quotes, clarity on who’s doing the work, the materials and workmanship on offer, and proper warranties. How a company communicates with you along the way tells you almost everything about what working […]