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Yes you are right. My priority is to stop the leak. I've given the go ahead and work starts on Thursday. Have emailed him what you said. He is coming tomorrow to explain everything and said that leak will stop. I hope so. He also said that although roof work is not covered by insurance, the...

Tks for posting, burnerman. Points noted. I'll copy them and email them to roofer. Only thing is that he says this can't b claimed on the insurance as it's not storm damage. That is why I was asking if quote seemed reasonable. I told him that it only started with rain and wind during this...

Ps. If he does the work now then with this current weather I'll find out whether it stops the water coming in! He will also replace any missing tiles from front elevation. What do you think?

Hi all. The 1st builder has given me a written quote of £1598 Inc vat (£1332 +266vat). He can start work on Thursday this week if I accept now as he can then order scaffolding via his scaffolder. Also he did say on Friday that if i give him go ahead once i get his quote he can start work late...

Thank you burnerman and jj4091. I've just had one other nfrc roofer come in and said exactly what the first roofer said. He said something about felt, cement ,broken tiles and it appears that b4 we came someone had repaired valley but badly. He said total replacement with lead etc. Sorry was...

I have checked gutters during rain and I don't think I've seen any overflow. I can hear the water going in the gulley at ground level.i had gutters cleaned in summer. Don't think down pipe was cleaned.I've looked at gutters from top floor and they appear ok. Yes the roof is old. I think it's...

http://www.nfrc.co.uk/ Try above website which is for National Federation of Roofing contractors Ltd. You will b able to find local roofers near you. Hope you find this useful

Hello all. Wasn't sure if I should continue with my first post re above. So I apologise in advance for restarting the same as a new post. I called 10 roofers from the nfrc website and only one person answered the phone. Have left msgs for others but no luck so far. This one roofer came...

I'll post here to let you know how I get along. Will have to do after xmas. This am took pics from outside. Will take more pics of inside later to past here just for info. Daughter and grandchildren here demanding attention! !! Merry xmas to you all. Have to admit I'm not looking forward as...

Thank you jj4091for the Web link. Thank you PrenticeBoyofDerry. I live in London Borough of Sutton. Near Croydon. Should I ask to speak with the people they have worked for? I worry roofers might think I'm too difficult to work for. All I want is for this problem to go away and get on with...

Thank you to you both, burnerman and jj4091. Ok so roof expert it is. Now how can one find a good roofer? Any tips. Asked everyone I know and got no recommendation. I've just been done in by a builder who did my patio. My fault. He sweet talked me into paying in advance for the last bit of...

Also what sort of pictures should I take? dormer area from outside the house? Looking down from dormer window? And the room ceiling? Would these be helpful?

Thank you for yr suggestions. Would a building surveyor b able to ascertain what is the problem and then recommend remedial measures? rather than get a builder to find out possible causes. I thought that building surveyors are experts on building problems. Would it help if I get in touch with...

During the high wind, rain water has started to come thru the ceiling. There is a dormer window above. We did have this problem some years ago and my husband fixed it. Didn't have any problems until 3/4 days ago. Rain water comes in only if there is high winds which we are experiencing now...

Thank you all for help. Drip stopped by adjusting the white screw.

Turned the white screw and the drip stopped eventually. However, the water initially filled up fast and then a small trickle lasting a very long time culminating in drip for ages before eventually stopping. Something like 30 min.

Yes. There is a tank in the loft.loft is on 3Rd storey of Edwardian house. This toilet is on the ground floor. It's not a combo type. Pl see picure.