Gavin Doyle
Gavin is a writer and editor for Top Rated Roofers, covering roofs, repairs and roofing work. When he's not writing guides, he is never far from a cryptic crossword.
Articles by Gavin Doyle
What NFRC and CompetentRoofer Membership Mean When Hiring
What an NFRC logo, CompetentRoofer registration and TrustMark do and do not tell you about a roofer, how to check each on the official register, and what paperwork you should get.
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Why Dormer Roofs Leak and What a Repair Costs
Where dormer roofs leak: flat top, cheeks, flashings and junctions, what a roofer checks, the one published price for lead cheeks, and why small flat roofs cost more per square metre.
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Why Is My Roof Sagging and Is It Dangerous?
Why roofs sag, how to tell an old settled dip from a worsening problem, which expert to call, what repairs cost in 2026 and when building regulations apply.
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Garage Roof Replacement Costs for Flat and Pitched Garages
What replacing a single or double garage roof costs in 2026 for felt, rubber, fibreglass, tiled and metal roofs, how long it takes, and the building regulations points for garages.
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Removing and Refitting Solar Panels for Roof Repairs
What happens to solar panels when your roof needs repair or replacing: who should remove and refit them, what published 2026 figures say it costs, and how to protect your warranty.
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Flat Roof Repair Costs and When a Patch Repair Is Enough
Typical 2026 prices for flat roof patch and leak repairs, what a repair can and cannot fix, how long it lasts and the signs that the whole roof should be replaced instead.
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Roof Flashing Explained and When It Needs Repairing
What roof flashing does, where it is on your house, lead and its alternatives, signs it has failed, why it cracks and typical 2026 costs to repair or replace it.
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Spray Foam Insulation Removal Costs and What the Job Involves
What spray foam removal from a loft typically costs in 2026, what the job involves, what the roof needs afterwards and how to choose a contractor and avoid cold callers.
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Do You Have to Insulate a Roof When You Replace It?
Why replacing a roof usually means upgrading its insulation, the standard building control expects, warm and cold roofs explained, and what it adds to the cost.
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Chimney Repointing and Repair Costs Explained
What chimney repointing, flaunching, pots, lead flashing and stack removal typically cost in 2026, why access is a big part of the bill, and what to ask.
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How to Choose a Roofing Company You Can Trust
A step by step way to shortlist roofers, compare written quotes, check insurance and accreditation, and agree payment terms that protect you.
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