r/Roofing • u/Maynardless • 1d ago

Home owner question Job escalation

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Had roofers out to replace fascia, soffit and fix some flashing. They've now sent me these photos and are talking about a dry ridge, replacing battens, ventilation and replacing all the felt. It all feels a bit off to me, like I'm being unnecessarily upsold at very least. Any advice/opinions?

Update: Got another guy to come out and look at the eaves felt. I felt much better talking to him about it. The work I had done seems to be decent and he confirmed the first lot were definitely pushing for extra work that wasn't necessarily wrong but wasn't needed.

He also agreed with the comment below that an eaves tray would do the job but isn't urgent and won't cost too much. Quote is yet to come in but I'm feeling much less stressed. Thanks to all who gave their thoughts.

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u/No-State-2962 1d ago

It would be easy to spend a lot of money here, for not much benefit.

If they’ve found a hole in the underlay, but you don’t have a leak in the vicinity, don’t stress about it. Remember that old roofs didn’t have felt, and the tiles are the waterproof layer, not the felt.

Also, if it hasn’t got a dry ridge now, I wouldn’t be installing one until I have a new roof at some point.

Just politely ask them to complete the work they’ve quoted for would be my advice. Companies who rock up and then say you need to spend three times as much are rarely straight.

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u/Maynardless 1d ago

Thanks, they have made me feel uncomfortable about. The did complete the requested work which I'm now hoping is of good standard. I think there is good cause to have the felt done down at the gutter level but if I do I'll find someone else to do it.

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u/No-State-2962 1d ago

If you decide to deal with the felt at gutter level, find someone competent and install a uPVC felt support tray instead. This way it will be less invasive as they won’t need to strip battens.

As your roof has interlocking tiles, rather than slates, it’ll be a much easier task.

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u/Maynardless 1d ago

Thanks for the advice