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Your Roof |
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One of the most important parts of your home or business premises. A leaking or insecure roof can lead to long term problems such as rotten timbers or other structural damage. Many homeowners make the mistake of spending time and money on internal refurbishment while neglecting the basic fabric of the building. A sound roof is fundamental to protecting your property and maintaining its value. |
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Property Purchase |
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If you are moving house or
considering a property purchase, the condition of the roof
will be an important consideration. Your surveyor will
usually comment on this in their report, but surveyors are
sometimes a little pessimistic and may not cover all the
details. We can look at the roof and give you a fair and
impartial assessment, together with a detailed quotation for
any work. If you are from outside Cornwall, you may not be
aware that the county has a few 'local peculiarities' in
terms of building construction. The pictures below are of
the rear of Russetts restaurant in St Ives. This one
elevation has a spiral curve, a mitred hip and a running
eave! This is not unusual for roofs from this part of
the world.
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| Roof Repairs - Planned |
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| Most properties need some on-going maintenance. If you have concerns about your roof we will take a look and assess what needs doing. If minor repairs are needed we will advise you accordingly, if more extensive work is needed we will give you a detailed breakdown. We can also advise you about which work needs doing urgently and what can be delayed to spread the cost. We have come across a number of 'quick fixes' that are sometimes proposed by builders, such as a 'cement wash' over your roof. We would strongly advise you to treat these with caution and seek professional advice - you can talk to us or consult a surveyor or architect. They will tell you that roofing work is best undertaken by a specialist rather than a general builder.
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| Roof Repairs - Emergency |
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| We provide a call out service to deal with storm damage or other emergencies. We will put temporary measures in place to protect your property. We can then do a more detailed assessment, to help you with any insurance claims and get your roof fixed. A call out charge is payable, but we will not seek to make things worse for you by hitting you with unreasonable charges. Making your roof sound should be your first priority - please call us as soon as possible. We would advise you to check your insurance policy, as it may not cover all costs. |
| Roof Replacement |
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Many roofs can be kept going almost indefinitely
with on-going maintenance. However there comes a
time when you need to consider a replacement. There
will usually be an undesirable level of dampness
within the roof space, which can lead to problems
with timbers and rot. There is also the risk that a
severe storm may expose any weaknesses overnight and
leave you with a major leak to deal with - West
Cornwall has its fair share of storms! A new roof
is a major investment, but will add value to your
property and save you money in the longer term.
It makes sense to sort out your roof before spending
large amounts of money on internal refurbishment.
Most mortgage lenders will be sympathetic to releasing
funds for this type of work, as you are protecting
the value of your investment. We can usually help
you to spread the cost by replacing roof elevations
one at a time, though this may cost slightly more
and involve additional inconvenience. We will provide
you with a detailed assessment and let you consider
all the options before committing to the work. |
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| New Build |
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| If you are involved in a new build, self build or conversion project we can help. If you are in the early stages we can provide you with a quotation for the roof covering, based on your architect's plans. We can also provide expert advice on the options for materials and construction methods. If you are doing some of the construction work yourself, we can work with you on the specialist work required for the roof covering. If you are working with a general building contractor, we will work with them and take care of the roofing aspects of the project. |
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| Other Services |
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While the scaffolding is in place you
might also want to take the opportunity to have the following
looked at:
- Loft insulation
- Roof-lights replaced
- Fascia boards, soffitts and bargeboards (in Upvc
or timber)
- Gutters and downpipes (Upvc or cast iron)
- Chimney stacks, pots and ventilation
- Belzona Polymeric Systems
We are approved applicators of Belzona
Polymeric systems, which are a total water-seal for
problem porous masonry or brickwork on chimneys &
walls. What sets Belzona products apart from usual water-seals
is their amazing lifespan, usually 20 years plus. You
can see technical details by visiting their site at
http://www.belzona.com
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We can undertake some of this work ourselves, or work
with another specialist contractor. This can be included
separately in your roof quotation. We are happy for
other contractors to use our scaffolding by agreement,
but please note that they must carry the appropriate
insurance.
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| What We Don't Do |
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We specialise in pitched tiled or slate
roofs. We will sometimes take on flat roofs also but only if
they are integral to the main house roof.
Other services that we do not cover include:
- Polycarbonate roofs for conservatories and outbuildings
- Thatched roofs
- Metal roofs or 'wriggly tin'
We are including this to help you and to avoid wasting your time.
However - if in doubt please do call or email us. We can quickly tell you which projects we can undertake and which ones we cannot. |
