Roof Repair Services Liverpool

The type of roof you are replacing, for example a flat roof, rubber, slate or tile, will reflect in the overall cost, not to mention the level of difficulty associated with each. If you intend to replace a shed roof for example, then this is a job most do-it-yourself enthusiasts would be likely to attempt themselves, as height will most likely not pose too much of a problem. However, if your task concerns replacing or repairing the roof of a two-storey house, then height will become a much bigger issue. Even if your property is a bungalow, height should be taken into consideration and ideally, scaffolding should be used which will obviously add to cost. Safety has to be a priority and using a ladder alone could add to the risk involved.

Planning permission should not be an issue, although you might need to ensure that any new roof you intend to put on your property meets local regulations regarding style and colour. Often there are strict guidelines to ensure properties remain 'in keeping' with their area.

Flat roofs come in many materials and are usually cheaper than sloping roofs. Materials used for flat roofs consist of asphalt, bitumen, PVC and synthetic rubber to name a few and they must all be coated to prevent sun damage and degradation. As well as the base and the coating, flat roofs also require flashing to prevent water leakage and should be inspected for damage at least annually. An advantage of flat roofs is the fact that you are less likely to fa...

To fix a leak or make a temporary repair whilst you locate replacement roof materials, follow one of these methods:

• Cover small cracks with a sheet of cooking foil or roofing felt sandwiched between 2 layers of mastic or roof sealant.
• For larger cracks and holes, use flashing strip . Prop up the tiles in the course above the broken one using wedges.
• Clean the surface with a wire brush and apply flashing strip primer to the same width as the flashing strip.
• Cut a piece of self-adhesive flashing strip to cover the crack, peel away the backing and smooth it down with a seam roller .

• To replace a single broken roof tile slide up the tiles onto your broken tile. Alternatively, in the course above the broken tile use wedges to lift the tiles either side of it.
• Tilt the tile to remove it from the interlocking tiles.
• If a tile is nailed to a batten, use a slate ripper to cut through the nails. If it is held in place by clips, simply levering the tile up should release it.
• Lower the broken tile to the ground in a bucket on a rope.
• Slide the new tile up into place. It is not necessary to nail or clip it in place.
• Reposition any tiles you moved and remove any wedges.

• First lift the course directly above the highest row to be replaced, pushing wedges under them to expose the course below.
• Remove the old tiles one by one, sliding a trowel under the tile's lower edge and lifting so its nibs clear the batten. If the tile is nailed to the batten, rock it back and forth to free it. If this does not work, slide a slate ripper under the tile, hook the nail in one of its barbs and pull it forward sharply. This should cut through the nail.
• Carefully lower the old tiles to the ground in a bucket attached to the end of a rope.
• Having removed all the old tiles, start fitting the new tile on the bo...