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The Roof Note
Practical roof care, repair costs and contractor checklists.
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- Explanations of roof problems in plain language, with the limits stated.
- How a repair price is built, and where our own cost model stops being reliable.
- Checklists for inspecting, comparing quotes and hiring — written to be used, not skimmed.
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- Checklist
Ground-level roof inspection checklist
What you can observe safely from the ground, what to photograph, and what to write down so a roofer can act on it.
Open the checklist - Worksheet
Written roofing quote comparison worksheet
A one-page structure for putting two or three written quotes side by side, so the differences you are paying for are visible.
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Seasonal roof maintenance checklist
What is worth doing in spring, summer, autumn and winter — and what should wait for a professional.
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Leak documentation checklist
A printable record sheet for the first 24 hours of a leak: what to photograph, what to note, and what to keep for an insurer or a contractor.
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Contractor check worksheet
A one-page record of the checks worth completing before you sign a roofing contract or hand over a deposit.
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