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Re roof

GT60
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edited 5 June 2020 at 4:29PM in Is this quote fair?
Hi Ive had 3 quotes for a re roof and gutters etc 
Ranging in the 4K -  4600K.
New battens and felt plus old slates back 
Not sure what I should be asking or what to do next.
It's a mid terrace in Manchester
I can post the quotes if that helps.
The most expensive quote funny enough is the person I feel most comfortable with the cheapest seems very nice and polite but I have a doubt about him even though he has 100% good reviews on check a trade if that means anything.
Thanks 

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  • FreeBear
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    GT60 said: Not sure what I should be asking or what to do next.
    You should be asking about building regulation compliance and the work being signed off - If the contractor claims it isn't necessary, go find someone else.
    If you are having more than 25% of a roof replaced, then it will need to be signed off, either by the building control dept at your local council or by an approved contractor that can self certify - See https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/47/roof/3
    Failure to get the work signed off could result in enforcement action from your local council (unlikely in the current climate) or cause problems if/when you sell the property.
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