When is it actually a storm — and what does that mean for your roof?
A wind gust warning is not the same as a storm. The difference is in the numbers, and those numbers are about your roof tiles.
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Expert guides and tips
With a roof leak, the ladder is more dangerous than the leak
The leak can wait until tomorrow. The fall cannot. What the accident figures say about just going up for a look.
A damp patch under the roof need not be a leak
Condensation leaves the same brown ring as rainwater. Telling them apart decides whether you need a roofer or have a building-physics problem.
Post-storm checklist: how to check your roof safely
The storm has passed — now what? What to check from the ground and the attic, what to report, and why now is exactly the wrong time to climb onto the roof.
How often should you have your roof inspected? One fixed moment a year
One annual roof check at the end of summer prevents the most expensive emergency repairs. What the inspection covers and what it costs.
Roof leaks and insurance: what is covered — and what isn't?
Consequential damage versus cause, storm versus wear, the deductible and the claims process: how to handle an insurance claim for a roof leak.
Ridge tiles loose or porous? How to spot it from the ground
Mortar crumbs in the gutter and a tile that rattles in the wind: the ridge gives itself away. What you can safely establish yourself — and why you never climb up there.
How long does a flat roof last? Signs of ageing in bitumen and EPDM
Bitumen and EPDM each age in their own way. The signs that your roof covering is getting on — and when to inspect rather than replace.
Leaks around the chimney: why the lead and zinc go first
A damp patch next to the chimney or by the dormer rarely starts in the roof face itself. Why it's the junctions that leak, and what you can see from the ground.
Leaking dormer: junction, window frame or the dormer roof itself?
A dormer is a break in your roof face with junctions all around it. Why leaks start exactly there, what you can check yourself, and when to call a professional.
Did you know frost makes small roof defects bigger every year?
Water that freezes expands — and pries every crack and gap further open. Why roof leaks surface in winter of all seasons, and what to do before then.
What does fixing a roof leak cost in 2026?
From detection to major repairs: all price guides in one place, plus the 6 factors that determine what your roof will cost.
Roof leak: trace it yourself or call a roofer right away?
From the attic and from the ground you can get surprisingly far. What you can safely investigate yourself — and where the line is.
Making your roof storm-ready: an autumn prevention guide
Autumn storms and freeze-thaw cycles turn every small defect into a leak. The annual roof check in five points.
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