Following the saga of mushrooms growing on walls and leaky roofs it was obvious I needed professional help.
Unfortunately no one I knew could recommend one *who had done work for them*. The last roofer I used, who seemed good and was recommended by someone he does work for just couldn't seem to be bothered. After 3 phone calls it was clear for whatever reason he wasn't interested.
So it was digging online. I used Ratedpeople, posted the job, and got 3 replies within the day. All the firms had excellent reviews from customers.
3 visits from professionals all identified the same issue (the felt on the storm porch was rotted and letting water blow into the roof cavity where the valley comes down from the "L" of the bungalow. All 3 also pointed out the ridge tiles were coming loose (again !) and suggested a roll-fix solution.All 3 quotes were close enough to convince me they were fair, so I went with the first firm that replied, who were also the cheapest. They started next day, and stripped off old felt. Reboarded, and torched on new felt.
Of course it's not rained for two weeks. Until today, when the f****ng thing is pissing water now in 3 places. Obviously irate call to firm (gaffer & some lads operation) who are going to find a slot to return between me being in and out next week.
Now SWMBO understands why I loathe and detest trying to arrange building work.