Would a roofer carry out all of these jobs?

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edinburgher
edinburgher Posts: 13,463 Forumite
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We need various jobs completed before winter, think they're all for a roofer, but would appreciate confirmation.
  • Replace wooden soffits that have rotted through (to the extent a bird nested behind one...) :o
  • Replace guttering
  • Possibly replace iron wear at the base of downpipes (not sure if they're just blocked, or something more sinister)

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  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,557 Forumite
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    Yes. .................
  • Chanes
    Chanes Posts: 882 Forumite
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    edited 29 July 2016 at 6:41PM
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    A roofer is exactly who I would call to do those jobs. (we had soffits/fascias/gutters and down pipes along with dry verges all done by a roofer last year)
  • john.h
    john.h Posts: 349 Forumite
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    I would ask a carpenter, not a roofer.

    John..
  • 27cool
    27cool Posts: 267 Forumite
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    While a roofer could do all these jobs. Lots of other trades could do them equally well.
    If I had wanted them done it would never have occurred to me to contact a roofer.
    Builder, carpenter, handyman amongst others. If I wanted tiles replaced, then definitely a roofer.
  • Ectophile
    Ectophile Posts: 7,335 Forumite
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    If you're replacing wood with PVC, then a lot of double glazing companies do that as a sideline.

    Otherwise, a general builder.
    If it sticks, force it.
    If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
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    Mojisola wrote: »
    Yes. .................

    And yes again, but so would any UPVC installer, joiner or general builder, anyone in the trade with a head for heights to be honest.

    Where would I go, the UPVC installing guy to be honest..

    Footnote, change fascias etc don't be hoodwinked into over cladding.
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • 27cool
    27cool Posts: 267 Forumite
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    Several UPVC installers that I have encountered over the years started out as carpenters.
  • southcoastrgi
    southcoastrgi Posts: 6,298 Forumite
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    No you don't want a roofer that's totally the wrong trade & they wouldn't be interested anyway, there are cladding firms out there or a good handyman
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
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