Roofers in Manchester and anywhere else for that matter can continue to charge a small fortune sometimes. Out of sight is out of mind because only a few people are confident about going up more than a few steps of a ladder and to be honest if you are not confident then stay on the ground and let a professional do your roofing in Manchester.

A replacement roof is one of the more expensive upkeep costs that a householder may have to find and therefore it's very important to keep up the maintenance of your roof and deal with any problems quickly if they arise.

Your roof is exposed to the elements. Rain and wind are a constant threat and it's for this reason that some sort of regular maintenance and inspection are recommended.

If you don't have a regular maintenance inspection with a reputable Manchester Roofing Contractor then arrange one now or you need to keep an eye on the following areas of your roof

1. Chimney flashing- care should be taken to ensure they are up to standard.

2. roof valleys,

3. pipe vent roof jacks,

4. roof to wall flashing,

5. attic dormer vents,

6. broken or loose tiles ridge and roof

7. eaves

8. chimneys

DEAL WITH ISSUES EARLY

Clearly some of these will be more easily seen from the ground using a pair of binoculars like missing tiles for instance. To prevent rain and wind from entering the space in the roof and becoming trapped beneath and then damaging the felt beneath the tiles it is important to replace a tile quickly.

The key to keeping your repair costs down is to deal with problems as soon as they become apparent to you either through proactive enquiry or more usually during the next big thunderstorm. Bear in mind that the autumn and winter months are going to be busy times for emergency repairs and prices can increase significantly during peak demand so consider your roofer now

FLAT ROOFS

It is especially important to check flat roofs regularly they generally have a much shorter lifespan than a pitched roof and are prone to blistering.

CHIMNEYS

Check the chimney for signs of deterioration. Check it from the inside in the loft or attic spaces and check it from the ground and if you can roof level. Looks for signs of water staining inside the roof. Check that all the mortar appears to be in place and the flashings which are usually made of lead and can be seen wherever the roof meets a wall all appear to be tightly hugging the wall with no cracks.

GUTTERING

Another important element of your roofs maintenance is to ensure that the gutters and pipes are all free flowing with no debris to block the passage of water.

Many of the jobs which need to be done on a roof are relatively simple to a reasonably proficient handyman or woman however some are more complex like leadwork and require specialist knowledge and as I have already said your roof is potentially dangerous and for that reason I recommend that you use professionals. As with anything the more information you have the better.