Roofing Materials
Green Roofs & Living Roofs
Green roofs cost from about £60 per m² installed for sedum to £250 or more for intensive planting. Types, build-up layers, planning, drainage and upkeep.
Note · Published 30 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
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Tiles, slate, membranes, battens and flat-roof systems: what each one covers, the pitches they need, and how long they last on a British roof.
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Roof Inspection Cost: 2026 UK Price Guide
UK roof inspections cost from about £100 to £450 depending on roof size, access and the report needed. What is included, who to hire and when to book.
Note · Published 2 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
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Truss Roof Cost: 2026 UK Price Guide
Fink trusses supply at about £50–£75 each ex VAT in 2026; installed from about £4,600–£9,300 on a 3-bed semi, up to £14,000 on a hipped 4-bed detached.
Note · Published 1 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
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Fascias, Soffits & Bargeboards Explained
Understand fascias, soffits, and bargeboards: what they do, materials (uPVC vs wood vs aluminium), UK replacement costs, and when to replace rather than repair.
Note · Published 7 Oct 2025 · 9 min read
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Flat Roof Materials: EPDM vs GRP vs Felt
Compare flat roof systems: EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, built-up felt and single-ply, on lifespan, cost per m², warm vs cold roof suitability and UK standards.
Note · Published 15 Sept 2025 · 9 min read
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Roof Felt (Underlay) Replacement: Cost & Signs It's Failing
How to spot failing roof felt underlay, what replacement costs in the UK in 2026, and what modern breathable membrane offers over traditional bitumen felt.
Note · Published 23 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
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Roofing Battens & Felt: Spec & Cost
UK roofing battens and felt specs: BS 5534 sizes, treated timber grades, breathable vs traditional felt types, and 2026 material costs per m².
Note · Published 9 Jan 2026 · 10 min read
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Clay vs Concrete Roof Tiles: Cost, Lifespan & Looks
Clay vs concrete roof tiles compared: weight, minimum pitch, expected lifespan, cost per m², appearance, and which to choose for UK residential roofs.
Note · Published 1 May 2025 · 10 min read
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Lead Flashing & Alternatives Explained
Lead flashing codes 3–5, valley, abutment and chimney details, plus GRP, Ubiflex and flashband alternatives: costs, lifespan and UK standards.
Note · Published 2 Feb 2025 · 9 min read
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Natural Slate vs Fibre-Cement Slate
Compare natural slate and fibre-cement slate roofing on lifespan, weight, cost per m², pitch limits and appearance for UK renovation projects.
Note · Published 22 Feb 2026 · 9 min read
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Roof Battens & Counter-Battens: Sizes & Grading
BS 5534 graded roof battens explained: sizes 25×50 mm and 38×25 mm, spacing by tile gauge, counter-batten purpose, treatment and UK costs.
Note · Published 5 Feb 2025 · 10 min read
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Roof Window Sizes Explained (Velux Codes)
Decode Velux window size codes and find the right roof window dimensions. Covers standard UK sizes, centre-pivot vs top-hung, and rough opening requirements.
Note · Published 27 Oct 2025 · 10 min read
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Roofing Membranes & Breathable Felt Explained
Understand roofing underlays: breathable vs non-breathable felt, ventilation rules, costs per roll and m², and BS 5534 compliance for UK roofs.
Note · Published 7 Dec 2025 · 7 min read
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Slate Roof Tiles: Types, Cost & Lifespan
Natural vs synthetic slate compared on cost, lifespan, weight and looks: UK prices per m², installation costs and how to choose.
Note · Published 25 Sept 2025 · 10 min read
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Thatched Roof Cost: 2026 UK Price Guide
UK thatched roof costs in 2026: new thatch and re-thatch prices per m² for water reed, combed wheat reed and long straw, with insurance and listing notes.
Note · Published 31 Aug 2026 · 9 min read
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Velux & Roof Windows: Sizes, Cost & Fitting
A UK guide to Velux and roof windows: standard sizes, installation costs, planning rules, Building Regs requirements, and choosing the right unit.
Note · Published 1 Feb 2026 · 10 min read
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Barge Boards, Fascias & Soffits: Cost & Replacement
UK cost guide to replacing barge boards, fascias and soffits in 2026: uPVC vs timber, installation prices per metre, and what affects the total.
Note · Published 29 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
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Chimney Repair, Removal & Flashing Costs
UK chimney repair costs explained: repointing from £300, flashing replacement £250–£600, full removal £1,500–£3,500. What drives the price and when to act.
Note · Published 9 Oct 2025 · 8 min read
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Chimney Sweep Cost: 2026 UK Price Guide
How much does a chimney sweep cost in the UK in 2026? From £60 for a stove to around £135 for an open fire, plus CCTV and nest removal prices.
Note · Published 16 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
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Ridge Tiles & Dry Ridge Systems
Mortar-bedded ridge tiles vs dry ridge systems for UK roofs: costs, lifespan, pros and cons, when to re-bed, and whether dry ridge is worth the extra.
Note · Published 4 Oct 2025 · 8 min read
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Roof Tiles & Slates: Coverage, Fixings & Ventilation
How many tiles or slates per m² for each type, BS 5534 nailing and clipping rules, dry-fix systems, and eaves-to-ridge ventilation requirements.
Note · Published 25 Aug 2025 · 9 min read
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Skylights vs Roof Lanterns vs Roof Windows
The difference between skylights, roof lanterns and roof windows: costs, planning rules, pros and cons, and which suits a flat or pitched roof in the UK.
Note · Published 17 Aug 2025 · 9 min read