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Scaffolding for roofing repairs

Posted by Andrea Ottolina, on
In order to re-roof a mid-terraced Victorian house, do you need to put on scaffolding both at the front and the back of the house or it's the front enough? I'm asking because I live in a top floor flat and the roof needs a lot of work/fixes which is likely to require scaffolding. I'm concerned that the family living on the ground floor will not allow the roofer to pass through their flat to get to the back of the house.
Gary McNally

Gary McNally

Hi Andrea Sorry but yes, you will need scaffolding on both sides if the complete roof is coming off. There are many health & safety regulations you have to consider when doing this, I would speak to your neighbour & explain the situation, they are also benefiting from the new roof. Hope this helps Gary GM Home Improvements
Justin Janes

Justin Janes

Scaffold will be needed on the front & back of the property. You are legally entitled to gain access to your neighbour's property to conduct repairs to your own.

keith owen

If I'm not mistaken they have to let you by law to do remedial works, also I should imagine they should cover some of the costs also, it's their roof also.
Rafal Kaczynski

Rafal Kaczynski

Dear Andrea I would recomend to post a job on main website because some of a job needs to be seen before any advice is given. Our service is free of charge with no obligation quote and our tradesmans are happy to help with every aspects of jobs. When you post a job on Rated People home page then 3 companies will get in touch then you would be able to choose the right person as you would receive an e mail with a link to tradesman account where you would see a pictures and you will read revious from previous customers. I hope this will help Best regards Rafal

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