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Ok, so standard mid terrace house with a room in the loft so no access to the insulation from the house. Roof being stripped and refurbed. I think there is some.insulation in there, but doubt its up to spec. What approx cost of materials and labour to add insulation when the roof off...

Ok, thanks. So, when would it become an issue if I didn't go the notice route? Presumably if we sell we wouldn't really be able to claim its a newly refurbed roof as then we will be questioned as to why we didn't get the notice? But then it would be visible to any potential buyer or surveyor...

Just been doing a bit of reading and still not sure.... Roofer is starting work next week in our roof. Stripping off clay tiles, putting in insulation as required, new felt (none at the moment) new lath and reusing existing tiles, replacing where needed. All flashings to be changed to new...

Placing our materials ordering for the roof tomorrow. Roofer has put Cromar Vent 3 Classic for the membrane. He says its fine and he has no problems with it but says I can upgrade my order with the supplier if I want. Should I stick with this or go for the slightly more expensive Cromar? Or...

I have another question. I asked today about insulation. As the loft is converted we have no idea what, if any, insulation is under the roof. The roofer said they would look once its stripped back and we could come up with a plan. Question is, what are some of the possible options and...

Ok, so are the suppliers of the.lime just trying to flog me some.of their specialist sands, but they are not really needed? I understand some sands alter the colour of the mortar. To be honest we are not particularly bothered about matching the existing or anything like that. In fact if...

Was going to order NHL today. The supplier was telling me how important the correct sand was. We were going to use washed sharp sand. Is that not good enough?

Well he has sent a full written reply to my questions and they are all good. With it being a decent quote I am half tempted to go for it. I am waiting for two more quotes and one more recommended roofer to come and have a look (if he ever gets back to me).

Aftrr some good advice on my last load of decorating, thought I would pop back and ask.... Probably having our stairs, landing and top bedroom either repapered or hopefully reskimmed. Then fresh paint on top. We have two toddlers. Will be all the same colour because of the layout of...

Thanks. Am putting together a list of questions I have for the roofer that I am going to email. He seems quite happy to answer my queries by email. Hopefully I won't annoy him by asking too many questions. Is there anything specific you think I should be asking? My list so far.... How...

Ok. That makes sense. Do the materials prices listed in the quote above look reasonable? Is there anything I should ask to change or upgrade? Thinking of the tiles (are there other options to match out current tiles or is the Marley plain the best option), and felt? Missing off that...

Had another roofer today. A quick verbal quote of £6-£8k to replace using as many existing tiles as possible. Then there's the smaller single storey extension roof on top, perhaps another £1k The other roofer that gave the earlier quote has asked for £650 all in for the smaller roof. This is...

Thanks. Does two bags of 25kg sound enough? I am thinking I need just over 25kg but two bags will allow for plenty of waste.

Just confirmed. Same price for the labour £270. I buy the hydraulic lime. Just need to know how much I need

My preferred guy gas got back in touch tonight and obviously done some research. He's now suggesting using a hydraulic lime with sand. I am waiting for a new price. Am I right in thinking 3.5 is the strength we need? About how much would I need and how's beat to buy it? Been looking on a few...

Cheers terry. Reroof with existing tiles ok? I will come back when I have a few quotes for comparison and any advice I need.

Like I say the two or three I have had look have all said the same. By the time I add up the costs of fixing the various issues (all the flashing, ridges, replacing all the damaged tiles) I won't be far off the cost of a strip and replace. Then I get the benefit of having new batons, felt and...

I did query that. He said he over estimates and bases it on needing to change around 20%. Even so 770 seemed a lot. Approx how many tiles are on the whole of our roof? I wonder if there is some screwy maths in there somewhere.

Ok. First quote has come in now. This is a recommended chap. He said he would want scaffold to do the repairs and any overhaul so suggested we go for removal of the existing roof, then replace but using existing tiles, replacing where needed..... Scaffold front and rear of property. Skip on...