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Practical roofing guides from The Roofing Lads covering roof repairs, replacement roofs, materials, costs and common roofing problems. Our guides are designed to help homeowners understand their roof and the questions to ask before arranging roofing work.
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Latest roofing guides
Written by the roofers doing the work.
How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Coventry? What Affects the Price?
What actually affects the price of a replacement roof, from roof size and materials to scaffolding, leadwork and Building Regulations.
Updated September 2026Read the guide Roof Repairs & MaintenanceRoof Repair or Replacement? How to Know What Your Roof Actually Needs
Understand when a roofing problem may be suitable for repair and when wider deterioration could make roof replacement worth investigating.
Updated September 2026Read the guide Roof Repairs & MaintenanceLeaking Roof? How to Work Out Where the Water Is Actually Coming From
Water inside your home does not always appear directly below the roof defect. Learn some of the common areas that may need investigating.
Updated September 2026Read the guide New & Replacement RoofsHow Long Does a New Roof Take? What UK Homeowners Should Expect
Learn what can affect a roof replacement programme, from roof size and materials to weather, access and unexpected repairs.
Updated September 2026Read the guideTopics
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Roof Repairs
Leaks, slipped tiles, cracked mortar and the repairs that fix them.
View topicRoofing Advice
Choosing materials, comparing quotes and knowing what to ask.
View topicFlat Roofing
EPDM, GRP and felt roofs on extensions, garages and dormers.
View topicGutters
Blockages, overflows, sagging runs and downpipes.
View topicChimneys
Repointing, flaunching, flashings and stack repairs.
View topicStorm Damage
High winds, missing tiles, emergency cover and insurance claims.
View topicHome Maintenance
Seasonal checks, moss, ventilation and looking after a roof.
View topicBuying Advice
Surveys, report wording and budgeting for roof work.
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