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A checklist before you ask for roof quotes

A few minutes of preparation gets you a quicker and more accurate quote.

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Photos

Front, side and rear of the building
Close-up of the roof edge from the ground
The area where the skip or scaffold would go

Details

Approximate size and age
Whether it leaks
Whether you want a new roof
Any deadlines such as a sale or solar panels

Access

Mention narrow gates, parking restrictions and neighbours' access.

Compare quotes

Check that each quote covers the same: waste, scaffold, new roof and timber repairs.

This guide is general information. It is not a survey and cannot confirm whether your roof contains asbestos.

Quick answers.

How many quotes should I get?

Two or three give a useful comparison.

Do I need to be there?

Agree access in advance.

Can I send photos only?

Yes to start. A visit may follow.

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Tell us about the roof.

A local contractor reviews your details and photos, then replies with a written quote for removing the old roof and, if you want it, fitting a new one. Free to ask, no obligation.

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