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Roofing guides & comparisons
The questions we answer at kitchen tables every week — written up straight, with real prices and an honest verdict. No sales spin: these are the same answers you'd get if we were standing in your garden looking up at the roof.
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Marley Modern vs Sandtoft roof tiles: which should you choose?
Marley Modern or Sandtoft for your re-roof? A working roofer's comparison — looks, price, durability and availability — with an honest verdict.
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Warm roof vs cold roof: what's the difference and which is better?
Warm roof or cold roof for your flat roof or extension? A roofer explains the difference, condensation risk, building regs and cost — with a clear verdict.
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Conservatory roof replacement costs (2026): what you'll actually pay
Honest UK conservatory roof replacement costs from a roofer who fits them: tiled solid roofs from £5,760, what changes the price, and what's included.
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EPDM rubber vs GRP fibreglass: which flat roof is better?
EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass for your flat roof? A roofer compares lifespan, cost, looks and where each one wins — garage, extension or balcony.
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New roof cost (2026): what a full re-roof really costs
Honest UK re-roof costs from a working roofer: terraces from £6,500, semis £8,500–£13,500 — what's included and when a repair is the better call.
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