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Helpful home improvement advice, property tips, and the latest updates from Forthcoming Group.
Signs Your Roof Needs Replacing: What Homeowners Should Look For
How to tell whether your roof is reaching the end of its life. The signs to look for outside, in the loft and inside the house, and what is not a problem.
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Why Is My Roof Leaking? Common Causes and When to Call a Roofer
The most common causes of roof leaks in UK homes, how to work out what is behind yours, what to do straight away and when to call a roofer.
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What a Roof Inspection Finds: Six Defects You Cannot See From the Ground
The defects a roof inspection turns up, photographed close up, and why none of them are visible from the pavement until damage is already done.
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Spray Foam Insulation in Your Loft: The Roof and Mortgage Problems Explained
Why spray foam causes problems with roof timbers, surveys and mortgages, what the official guidance says, and what to do if you already have it.
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How to Choose the Right Roofing Company in Sunderland
How to choose a roofing company in Sunderland: what to check before hiring, from surveys and written quotes to guarantees and workmanship.
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How to Plan a Garden Makeover That Works for Everyday Life
Learn how to plan a garden makeover that suits your home, lifestyle and maintenance needs. Advice on patios, turf, fencing, borders and layouts.
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What Type of Driveway Is Best for Your Home?
Compare block paving, resin bound, concrete and tarmac driveways. Learn what to consider before choosing a new driveway for your home in Sunderland.
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