Roofing Guides & Advice
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most, written by a family run roofing firm working across Sunderland, Newcastle and the wider North East. No sales talk, just what we would tell you on site.
How Much Does a New Roof Cost in the North East?
Realistic price ranges for a re-roof in Tyne and Wear, what pushes the cost up or down, and how to compare quotes properly.
Read guideFlat Roof vs Pitched Roof: Which Is Right for Your Extension?
Cost, lifespan, maintenance and design trade-offs between a flat and a pitched roof on an extension or garage.
Read guideChimney Repair Guide: Repointing, Flashing and Repairs
Spotting chimney faults early, what repointing, re-flashing and rebuilding involve, and realistic costs.
Read guideFascias, Soffits and Guttering: The Complete Guide
What the roofline does, how to spot failure early, uPVC versus timber, and what replacement costs.
Read guideRoof Surveys Explained: What a Good Inspection Covers
What a genuine roof inspection covers, what the report should say, and how to tell a survey from a sales pitch.
Read guideVELUX and Roof Window Installation: A Homeowner's Guide
Choosing the right roof window, what installation involves, and what it costs to do it properly.
Read guideRoof Repointing Guide: Ridge Tiles, Verges and Mortar
When ridge and verge mortar fails, why it happens, and whether to repoint or switch to a dry fix system.
Read guideStorm Damage to Your Roof: What to Do First
The right order of actions after storm damage, from safety to evidence to claim to permanent repair.
Read guideLoft Conversion Roofing: Dormers, Insulation and Structure
The roofing elements of a loft conversion, from headroom and structure to dormers, insulation and ventilation.
Read guideHow to Choose a Roofer: Checks, Questions and Red Flags
The practical checks, the questions worth asking, and the warning signs that should end the conversation.
Read guideFlat Roof Materials Compared: GRP, EPDM, Felt and Liquid
Lifespan, cost and suitability for the four flat roofing systems we install across the North East.
Read guideWhy Roofs Leak: The Ten Most Common Causes
The ten faults behind almost every leak we attend, and how to trace water back to its real entry point.
Read guideSlate vs Tile: Choosing a Covering for a North East Roof
Natural slate, clay and concrete compared on cost, weight, life expectancy and how each looks on local housing stock.
Read guideRoof Insulation and Ventilation: Getting the Balance Right
Why insulation and ventilation must be designed together, and how to fix a loft that is damp rather than leaking.
Read guideWhen to Replace Your Roof: Ten Signs It Is Time
The ten signs that a roof has reached the end of its life, and how to judge age against condition.
Read guideRoof Repair or Full Re-Roof? How to Decide
A practical way to weigh a repair against a replacement, based on extent, underlay, cost per year and how long you are staying.
Read guideRoof Insurance Claims: How to Get a Fair Settlement
How the claims process works, what evidence to gather, and what to do if a claim is reduced or declined.
Read guideChimney Removal and Capping: Options, Costs and Rules
Capping, partial removal and full removal compared, with costs and the structural points that catch people out.
Read guideRoof Moss Removal and Cleaning: What Is Safe and What Is Not
Whether moss actually matters, why pressure washing causes damage, and the safe way to clean a roof.
Read guideScaffolding and Roof Access: What It Costs and Why It Matters
What scaffolding costs, why it is not optional on most roof work, and how to avoid paying for it twice.
Read guideNeed Roofing Work You Can Rely On?
Contact Stoker Property Solutions for new roofs, flat roofing, repairs and maintenance across Newcastle, Sunderland and the wider North East.