Check they are real
- A local address you can look up
- A phone that is answered
- Public liability insurance they will show you
- Reviews on independent sites
What a proper quote includes
- The work described in plain words
- A fixed price
- Whether scaffolding, waste and VAT are included
- The guarantee
- Photos of the problem
Ask these questions
- What is causing it?
- Who will be on the roof?
- What happens if you find more once you start?
Walk away from
- Someone who knocked on your door about a problem they spotted
- Pressure to decide today
- Cash up front for the whole job
- A new roof recommended without any evidence
Local helps
A roofer based nearby knows the housing, from the slate terraces around Prestwich Village to the inter-war semis further out, and is easy to get back if something needs attention.
Need a roofer?
See our roofing services in Prestwich, or ask for a free quote.