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How much does a new roof cost in the UK?
What drives the price of a re-roof, with realistic ranges for Surrey, London and Hampshire.
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How much does a roof repair cost?
Typical prices for the repairs we are asked about most, and what pushes them up or down.
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Signs your roof needs replacing
The warning signs that separate a roof that needs a repair from one that has reached the end of its life.
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Flat roofing: GRP vs EPDM vs felt
The three main flat roof systems compared on cost, life, appearance and where each one suits.
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What to do after storm damage
A step-by-step for the first 24 hours, from staying safe to dealing with your insurer.
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Do you need planning permission for a new roof?
When like-for-like is fine, when it is not, and the conservation-area and listed-building rules that catch people out.
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Slate roof vs tiled roof
Natural slate, fibre-cement slate, clay and concrete tiles compared, and which suits which house.
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How to choose a reliable roofing contractor
Ten checks that separate a professional firm from a van with a ladder.
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