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Short, sourced answers to the questions homeowners ask us every week, from slipped tiles to doorstep callers.

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Real questions, answered plainly

Short answers to the questions Yorkshire homeowners actually ask, each checked against published sources.

Why is my Velux window leaking: is it rain getting in or condensation?How to tell rain getting in from condensation at a roof window, and what fixes each.Do roofers charge a call-out fee?What roofers charge to come out, what an emergency visit costs, and what your insurer may pay towards it.How long can a tarpaulin stay on a roof?Why roof sheeting is a stopgap for weeks, what it can damage and what your insurer will pay for while it is on.How much does it cost to re-bed ridge tiles or fit a dry ridge system?What published UK guides say it costs to repoint, re-bed or dry fix a ridge, and why the dearer option often lasts longer.Why does my roof rattle or bang in strong wind, and is it dangerous?The usual causes of rattling, banging and howling in a gale, and which noises need a roofer quickly.Does one missing roof tile matter?Whether a single gap in your roof can wait for a calm spell, and what to check in the loft in the meantime.How much does it cost to replace a few broken or slipped roof tiles?What published UK guides say a few broken or slipped tiles cost to replace, and what pushes the price up.A roofer knocked on my door and said I have loose tiles. Is it a scam?How the loose tile doorstep pitch works, what to say at the door, how to cancel work agreed at home and where to report a caller.

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