Surrey Homes | SH76 | May 2021 | Restoration & New Build supplement inside

Restoration & New Build Supplement sponsored by S C
Check with your
local conservation
officer if Listed Building
Consent is needed (it
always will be for Grade
1 and 2* properties).
Only use an
established company.
A good starting point is The
National Federation of Roofing
Contractors, who have a register of
vetted heritage approved contractors
(see nfrc.co.uk). NFRC contractors can
also self certify that all works comply
with relevant building regulation
through the Roofing Competent
Person Scheme nfrccps.com
Karl Terry’s
10
to revamp your roof
Top
tips
Renovating your roof can really transform an
older property, but it’s worth making sure you
get advice and work from trustworthy sources, so
we asked Karl Terry for some tips kentpegs.com
Seek references
and follow them up.
Your contractor should
be able to provide details
of current work they
have completed.
Avoid loosely
worded estimates,
aim to get a fixed price
quotation which details
all the specifications and
materials that will be used.
This way you can budget
and not be surprised
with extras.
On tiled roofs,
remove moss. Excessive
moisture and inadequate
drying can cause problems
(often on a north slope or
shallow pitch). Poor quality
tiles are more susceptible
to frost damage in areas
with moss growth.
Make sure your roof
is well insulated but also
especially well ventilated. Too
much insulation and not enough
ventilation can cause condensation.
Upgrading of insulation is a
requirement of current building
regulations when re-roofing.
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