29/05/2025
This flat roof leak was helped out mainly by a bodge job done to the neighbouring flat roof!!
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So this roof here used to pool at the back, which at first i thought was because of an incorrect fall set on the roof.
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However, it turned out it was all down to next doors flat roof being done by a bunch of idiots. These two flat roofs used to be joined together and fall into a central gulley. But when next door was asking for a re-roof and some added insulation, they offered a cheaper price, which meant leaving the existing roof on, then insulating and sealing everything on top. Which is quite honestly, the stupidest suggestion you could make on a roof which has a shared central gulley which both roofs are falling towards.
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Because of the roofers doing that, it meant the central gulley was roofed over as a result, meaning all the water falling from the roof pictured would get stuck and pool up, and in heavy rain, run over the lay board and cause a leak.
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Nonetheless, it all got put right, fall adjusted, guttering added, and all sealed up nicely.
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Moral of the story is, don't just go for the cheapest quote. Do your research, and neighbours, family & friends etc for recommendations when it comes to using tradesmen. Word of mouth will never be beaten. Use a trusted, recommended local tradesmen! Don't just go for the cheapest quote. (I'd also avoid websites like trust a trader, still plenty of bodgers on there, BELIEVE ME).
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