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Practical guides, seasonal tips and the occasional rant about why we don't use felt anymore. Written by Scott and the team — no waffle, no SEO spam, just what we tell customers in person.
Latest · Roof guides
Damp in the loft: is it a leak, or is it condensation?
Wet timbers, black mould and drips that appear on cold nights rather than wet ones. Nine times out of ten that is not a leak, and a new roof will not fix it. How to tell the difference and what actually cures it.
10 August 2026 · Scott Ryan
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Seasonal
Your autumn roof checklist: 20 minutes now saves a November leak
The jobs worth doing before the autumn rain arrives — gutters, slipped tiles, ridge mortar, flashings and moss. What you can check from the ground, and what needs someone up there.
10 August 2026
Roof guides
What actually happens during a re-roof, day by day
Scaffold, strip, membrane, battens, tiles, ridge, clean-up. What each day looks like from your side of the window, what we do about rain, and what you need to move before we start.
10 August 2026
Roof guides
Drone roof surveys: what we see that a ladder inspection misses
Every WeatherTech quote starts with a free drone survey — every tile, ridge and valley photographed up close, and you see the lot before we price a thing. Here's why that beats a bloke up a ladder.
2 August 2026
Flat roofs
Flat roof guarantees explained: what a "20-year guarantee" actually means
Ten years, twenty years, "fully guaranteed" — flat roof adverts are full of big numbers. What the numbers cover, the difference between a workmanship guarantee and a manufacturer warranty, and the one question that matters: who backs it?
2 August 2026
Roof guides
Fascias, soffits and guttering: when to replace and what it costs
Peeling paint, sagging gutters or birds in the eaves? A straightforward guide to what fascias and soffits do, the signs they need replacing, and rough 2026 costs.
27 June 2026
Hiring a roofer
How to choose a roofer in Nottinghamshire: 7 checks before you book
Roofing is one of the easiest trades to get stung on. Here are seven straightforward checks — accreditations, insurance, guarantees and more — to find a roofer you can trust.
27 June 2026
Costs & quotes
How much does a new roof cost in Mansfield & Nottinghamshire? (2026 guide)
Honest 2026 price ranges for a new roof in the Mansfield and Nottinghamshire area — what drives the cost, repair vs full re-roof, and how to get a quote you can trust.
27 June 2026
Seasonal
Storm damage to your roof? What to do first — and how insurance claims work
Lost tiles or a leak after a storm? Here's exactly what to do first, how to stay safe, what your insurer will want, and how a roofer fits into the claim.
27 June 2026
Flat roofs
Flat roof options compared: EPDM rubber vs GRP fibreglass vs felt
Replacing a flat roof on an extension, garage or dormer? Here's a plain-English comparison of EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt — lifespan, cost and which suits what.
27 June 2026
Roof guides
When to replace your roof — and when a repair is enough
Eight signs your roof is past patching, and the ones that mean a quick repair will see you right for another five winters.
16 May 2026
Seasonal
The Great British weather and your roof
Storms, freeze-thaw, summer UV, autumn leaves. What each one does, and what you can do about it before it costs you.
12 May 2026
Conservatories
Should you replace your conservatory roof in 2026?
Polycarbonate roofs make conservatories unusable in summer and winter. A tiled replacement turns the space into a real room. Here's what to expect.
8 May 2026
Materials
Why we use Firestone EPDM instead of felt
Felt is cheaper and easier to fit. So why do we put a 50-year rubber roof on every flat-roof job? Three reasons.
3 May 2026