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Who is Responsible for Repairs in Shared Properties?
Whilst each lease may be worded slightly differently, in most cases, internal repairs will be your responsibility (including electrical and plumbing work) whilst external walls, roofs and communal areas fall within the housing associations/landlord's... Read More
How Much is My Chimney Costing Me?
Chimneys used to be extremely important. Long ago, they were one of the only ways a home could be safely heated, with a lit fire in the fireplace warming the home while sending the toxic smoke up the chimney and into the air outside. However, times ... Read More
A 360 Look at Flat Roof Extensions
Building an extension is a long and costly job, but when done right can add as much as 20% to the value of your home. To get as much value added as possible, however, you’ll need to make sure your extension meets all recommended building regs a... Read More
How Will Future Technology Revolutionise Roofing?
New technology is always being introduced in an effort to improve our lives. Roofing is no different, from newer green roofs to solar shingles our homes are being prepared to both help our environment and cut down on living costs. ... Read More
Will Home Insurance Cover Damage to my Roof?
Most policies will cover sudden, unexpected damage to your roof caused by storms or falling debris. However, avoidable damage such as leaks caused by a lack of maintenance are likely to be met with resistance. When dealing with damage to your home, ... Read More
What Does the Future Hold for Electric Vans?
Electric car sales are absolutely booming year on year, you only need to spend an hour on the motorway to see that. In 2022, new EV registrations were as much as 40% higher than 2021. That said, this still only accounts for less than a fifth of ... Read More
The Cost of Replacing Felt Under Tiles
Replacing the felt under your roof tiles is a process that needs to be carried out infrequently. Often, your sarking felt can last as long as your roof, up to 80 years or over, even if it shows signs of wear around the eaves. Other times, howeve... Read More
Low Pitched Roofing Guide
Pitched roofing has been the staple design for our homes’ roofs for centuries. Why? Because this simple act of fitting two angled sides against an apex lends our roof's superb structural integrity whilst providing the ideal draining soluti... Read More
How to Market Your Roofing Business
Whether you’re just starting out or an already established name, growing your roofing business is the key to survival. Particularly during a cost-of-living crisis that is expected to last until the latter half of 2023, which will affect consume... Read More
How to Survive a Material Shortage
To understand why your jobs may be being delayed, we first need to take a step back and look at the state of supply chains across the planet. It hardly needs to be said that they are strained, anyone trying to do up their house will know this already... Read More
Planning Permission: A Step-By-Step Guide
Whether you’re an avid DIYer or a professional in your field, the concept of Planning Permission won’t be alien. It guarantees that the correct steps are taken when looking to expand, improve or build properties. With your local planning ... Read More
