If you are planning to have a new roof installed – no matter if it is because of excessive damage or restructuring to your home, you will love the idea but get hung up on a lot of questions about what it entails.
Many of our clients have the same questions and concerns – so much so that we can provide the answers to our most frequently asked questions. Here we have provided some of the most commonly asked questions and the best answers to them. If there is a question you have that is not within this article, then feel free to call us directly to get an answer.
What is the Most Important Consideration in Choosing a New Roof?
Whilst this is one question, it has 3 answers. The first we would always say is towards the pitch. You need to determine the products you can use to determine the pitch of your roof. This is something that the team at Pinnacle can help you with from the very beginning.
The other parts come in the planning and making sure that any products you do use meet the local planning requirements if applicable. Finally, there is the weight consideration. Structural support may be a requirement depending on the material used for your new roof. Taking the weight of whatever roof covering is chosen into account before making the decision saves you time and money.
As an example, slate is an extremely popular and beautiful choice for roofing, but it is very heavy.
How Much Will It Cost?
It is always the most demanding question because it has to line up with whatever budget you have, but a roofing cost has to take into account a variety of factors such as the size, complexity, location, products, fittings and other pieces to get a full picture on the cost. In average cases, semi-detached property with clay tiles can be anywhere between £7k to £15k.
You can go around the businesses to collect quotes but you will need to know exactly what you are being quoted for. You don’t want any unforeseen costs suddenly being sprung on you because they were not a part of the original quote.
What Kind of Roofing Should I Get if a new build?
There are so many different variations of roofing design available and each of them suits a particular style of house and structure – therefore you must listen to your suggestions as they know more than anyone.
The main types are interlocking tiles (reduces overlapping), clay tiles (great curves and detail), stone tiles (thicker and more costly), concrete tiles (vast colours and textures) and slate tiles (simple and economical).
You also have metal roofing which is durable and adaptable, thatched roofing which is more traditional and sustainable.
These are all the top questions we initially get asked as a go to roofing company, and there are many more. If you have questions about your new roof plans or looking for a Manchester roofing company, pitched roof installation, or a roof renovation, contact the team at Pinnacle Roof and Build today.
