Guarantees

Guarantee of workmanship complete peace of mind for our customers.

Our promise is simple. We will provide you with a clear quotation for any work required. There will be no hidden charges and absolutely no extras. Our pricing offers excellent value for money coupled with outstanding service.

Every job we go to starts with a free survey and quotation allowing us to asses the work required and give you a 100% accurate quotation. Our charges are simple, clear and great value for money. Guarantees: All our work is guaranteed. Any repairs will be performed free of charge throughout the guarantee period. 

Roof renovation & repair: In October 2010, the latest revision of Part L of the Building Regulations came into force with the objective of implementing the EU’s Energy Performance of Building Directive. The aim is to reduce energy use in buildings. Part L is concerned with the Conservation of Fuel and Power in buildings.

The key requirements:

• The Objective of Part L of the Building Regulations 2010 is to reduce the energy use in buildings by at least 25% compared with the 2006 regulations, which themselves were an improvement of 20% over the 2002 regulations.

• The regulations come into effect when 50% or more of the roof area is being refurbished. In simple terms, it means that the whole of that roof must be brought up to the thermal efficiency demanded by the current regulations.

• A strip and re-roof or even just the provision of a new layer of waterproofing, for example when striping and re-felting a flat roof, will usually necessitate the upgrading of the thermal performance of the roof.

• This will, in most refurbishment instances require the provision of additional thermal insulation to achieve an improved thermal efficiency (U value) in accordance with the regulations. If such an upgrade is not technically or functionally feasible or would not achieve a simple payback of 15 years or less, the element should be upgraded to the best standard that can be achieved.

How to comply:

• Before work on a roof is carried out the local council i.e. the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) must be informed of the intention to carry out work.

• Details and extent of the proposed work should be confirmed to the LABC within an application to repair/ renovate.

• Work may begin prior to approval in the case of emergency repairs.

• Local Authority Building Control will inspect the work periodically to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and with the drawings/ specifications supplied in the application. A completion certificate will be issued at the end of the contract.

• There is a maximum fine of £5,000 for each case of non-compliance of the regulations and this would fall on the homeowner and/or the roofing contractor.

• Roof work may be halted if started without the LABC being informed and any work opened up for inspection.

• If work is carried out without a Building Control completion certificate the homeowner will experience difficulties when coming to sell the house.

The homeowner CANNOT opt out from having their insulation upgraded to Part L. unless it can be proved that the payback period will be more than 15 years or the work is not technically feasible, but even then the roof must be upgraded to the best standard that is within this criteria.

What must a homeowner do if refurbishment or repair of their roof:

• Obtain a number of comparative quotations and specifications for the work.

• Through the chosen roofing contractor, ensure the Local Authority Building Control is informed.

• Alternatively, use a contractor “Midwest Roofing” who can contact your local council on your behalf. 

All materials used remain the property of Midwest Roofing until full payment has been paid.

Re-Roof: 3 bedroom semi-detached property involves: Scaffolding from £750 and Skips from £210, Breathable Felt, Treated BS 5534 battens, Tiles and Ridges, Maintenance FREE materials such as: Bonding Gutters, Dry Valley, Dry Verges and Dry Ridge Systems along with Eaves Protection Systems, replace your old Chimney Back Gutters with NEW made to measure Chimney Back Gutters, Chimney Flashings (Lead Work).
All work to comply with BS 5534. Duration: 3 to 4 days weather permitting. Prices from: £3,600 – £4,350 Includes your 10 Year Midwest Roofing Guarantee. (Prices vary depending on size of the property and access to the property along with obstructions such as conservatories and extensions) 

Roof surveys & reports from £295