Guides
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 £8,500, semis £11,000–£17,500 — what's included and when a repair is the better call.
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Orangery or conservatory? What the difference actually means for your roof
Orangery or conservatory — the real difference, what each roof costs, and whether an existing conservatory can be converted to an orangery-style solid roof.
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How to spot a rogue roofer, and what to do if you've been caught out
Roofing is the scam Citizens Advice hears about most. The warning signs, the checks to make before agreeing anything, and your rights if you've been caught out.
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