A guarantee is only as good as its wording and the company behind it. Knowing the difference between a workmanship guarantee, a manufacturer's warranty and an insurance-backed guarantee matters before you sign anything.
This section also covers where Building Regulations apply to roofing work, when planning permission is relevant, and the consumer protections that apply to work on your home.
Some guarantees can transfer to a new homeowner and others cannot. Transfer conditions, administration requirements and exclusions should be checked in the written guarantee rather than assumed.
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A contractor-only guarantee can become difficult to enforce if the business no longer exists. Where appropriate, an insurance-backed guarantee or separate manufacturer-backed protection may provide additional cover, subject to its terms.
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Yes. The written guarantee should state what is covered, the period, exclusions, claim process and any maintenance or transfer conditions. Verbal promises are far more difficult to rely on later.
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Changing materials can have implications for appearance, roof weight, conservation requirements, planning conditions and structural loading. The new covering should be assessed for both legal requirements and compatibility with the existing structure.
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Potentially. Converting a flat roof to a pitched roof changes the structure and often the external form or height of the building, so planning and Building Regulations considerations should be checked before construction.
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