by Andy Lee | Aug 12, 2026 | Advice
Replacing tired roofline — the fascias, soffits and guttering along your roof edge — smartens up a house and protects the roof. Here is what it typically costs and what drives the price. How much do new gutters, fascias and soffits cost? As a guide, a full uPVC...
by Andy Lee | Aug 12, 2026 | Advice
Plenty of window and conservatory companies will sell you a new roof — but replacing a conservatory roof is, at heart, a roofing job. Here is why that matters.It is a roof, not a windowA warm conservatory roof has to handle structure, load, insulation,...
by Andy Lee | Aug 12, 2026 | Advice
A brown or yellow stain spreading across a ceiling almost always means water is getting in from somewhere. Here is how to work out where.Roof or plumbing?The two usual causes are a roof leak or a plumbing leak. The quickest tell: if the stain appears or grows after...
by Andy Lee | Aug 12, 2026 | Advice
Roofing attracts its share of cowboys, so it pays to choose carefully. Here is how to tell a good roofer from a bad one.Questions worth askingAre you local and established? A local firm with a track record is easier to trust and to come back to.Are you insured? Public...
by Andy Lee | Aug 12, 2026 | Advice
A roof leak in the middle of a storm is stressful. Here is what to do to limit the damage until it can be fixed.Act quickly and safelyContain the water — put a bucket or basin under the drip and a towel around it.Move valuables and furniture out of the way.If...
by Andy Lee | Aug 12, 2026 | Advice
Render and roughcast both protect and finish external walls, but they are not the same thing. Here is the difference, and when they need attention.RenderingRender is a smooth or lightly-textured coat applied to walls to weatherproof and tidy them up. It gives a clean,...
