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Domain Road Townhouse Roofs

The steel long run roof over our block of 12 terrace houses in Domain Road, Panmure, requires maintenance and repairs - there was a leak over Unit 17C last winter. That leak was patched up but we have been badly let down by a roofing & plumbing firm that banked our deposit, delivered a stack of slip sheets to cover over some of the damaged areas, did half a day’s work on 9 January, then for the next three months only gave us lots of excuses and dates for when they might return to the job. We are giving up on them and are looking for a more reputable contractor who is willing to get up on the roof and work out a quote for completing the job. We do not know whether this could be classed as essential work during the current virus lockdown (leaking roof?), but would accept that it might have to be done after the current situation ends. The original job description included: • Installing roof slip sheets over worst areas; • Replacing the box gutter between Units 17H and 17I; • Repairing joins in apron flashings; • Replacing rusted skylight flashings; • Re-screwing the entire roof. There may be other things that could be done to reduce risk. We do not have sufficient funds to consider painting the roof at this time. We are also considering the replacement of 17B’s skylight as a separate quote.