Topic: 🏠 Roofing & guttering
Roofing & guttering: how-to guides
Gutter-clearing, small roof-tile fixes, fascia and downpipe maintenance.
9 guides in this topic
Practical, honest write-ups for jobs a Kent homeowner might tackle themselves: with clear stops where a specialist takes over.
How to clean gutters
A practical UK guide to cleaning blocked gutters safely, including clearing leaves and debris, flushing with water, unblocking downpipes, and checking for leaks at joints.
Read the guideHow to felt a shed roof
A practical UK guide to replacing shed roof felt, from removing the old material to nailing down the new layers and finishing the ridge cap neatly.
Read the guideHow to lead flash a chimney
A practical UK guide to lead flashing a chimney: removing old flashings, cutting and dressing code 4 lead sheet, fitting step flashings up the sides, and sealing the front apron.
Read the guideHow to install plastic guttering
Practical guidance on measuring the run, setting the correct fall with a string line, fixing fascia brackets at the right spacing, and fitting corners, stop ends, and the downpipe.
Read the guideHow to repair a chimney stack
A practical UK guide to chimney stack repair: raking out failed mortar joints, mixing the right lime pointing mix, repointing the brickwork, and repairing the haunching cap.
Read the guideHow to repair a flat roof
A practical UK guide to diagnosing and repairing a leaking felt flat roof: inspecting safely, cleaning the area, applying a patch, and knowing when to call in a roofer.
Read the guideHow to replace a gutter downpipe
A practical UK guide to replacing a cracked or leaking plastic gutter downpipe yourself, including removing the old pipe, fitting clips, and connecting to the drain.
Read the guideHow to replace fascia and soffit boards
A practical UK guide to replacing rotten timber fascia and soffit boards with uPVC: including removing old guttering, checking rafter feet, fitting new boards, and refitting gutters.
Read the guideHow to repoint a chimney stack
A practical UK guide to repointing a chimney stack: raking out old mortar, choosing the right mix, and finishing the joints to stop water getting in.
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🌿 Garden & outdoor
Lawn care, hedges, fences, patios, pressure-washing and outdoor upkeep for a Kent garden.
🎨 Painting & decorating
Masonry paint, interior finishes, wallpapering, caulking and silicone work done properly.
🚰 Plumbing
Radiators, taps, toilets, waste pipes, stopcocks and everyday household plumbing repairs.
💡 Electrics
Light fittings, sockets, switches and small electrical jobs (with clear stops where a qualified electrician takes over).
🔨 Carpentry & joinery
Flat-pack furniture, shelves, plasterboard, stud walls, lofts and timber work around the house.
🧱 Brickwork & masonry
Plastering, rendering, brick garden walls, patios, mortar work and stonework repairs.
🚪 Doors & windows
Hinges, latches, locks, draught-proofing, sash windows and everyday door and window fixes.
⬛ Flooring & tiling
Laminate, vinyl, engineered wood, tile-and-grout and flooring transitions.
🔧 General household
Everyday fixes, maintenance jobs and small repairs that fall between the specialist trades.