The benefits of replacing your roof in spring/summer

• Lower Moisture Levels: Warmer months have less precipitation, reducing the risk of roofing issues caused by moisture, such as cracked materials.
• Fewer Interruptions: Predictable weather in spring and summer allows for more consistent and efficient roofing work, avoiding delays from rain, snow, or wind.
• Easier Installation: Milder temperatures prevent roofing materials from becoming brittle and help sealants set more effectively, leading to smoother and faster installation.
• Cost and Efficiency: Roofing projects are often cheaper in spring and summer, avoiding the higher costs of peak autumn season. Longer daylight hours also contribute to quicker project completion.

If you are treating your home to an upgrade this year, one question you should be asking is; what is the best time to install a new roof?

Spring and summer are suggested to be the perfect seasons for replacing your roof, due to more stable weather, more efficient installation and longer daylight hours.

Whilst Abbey Roofing is able to install and replace roofs all year round, we’ll be exploring the benefits of replacing your roof in the spring or summer.

Moisture levels are low

Winter weather can worsen roofing problems due to the action of snow piling up, dampening materials, freezing and refreezing, which can make things such as cracks more prominent.

Precipitation is generally at its lowest point during the warmer months, which is favorable when laying or replacing a roof.

Although roofing contractors undergo specialist training to protect a vulnerable house whilst work is in progress, it’s still important for them to work in moisture levels low during a project.

Less chance of interruptions

Though the UK’s weather can fluctuate, the conditions in spring and summer is often more predictable, allowing for contractors to work at a more efficient pace.

Winter can bring rain, snow and wind, which can interrupt roofing contractors, slowing down progress on your project.

Easier installation

The bitterly cold weather can make roofing materials more brittle, thus difficult to lay.

Sealants may also take longer to set due to the cooler temperatures. Overall, the speed and ease of the installation process is improved when carried out in spring or summer.

Boosts roof efficiency ready for winter

A damaged roof is bad news for the thermal efficiency of your home.

Leaving issues untreated throughout winter can result in heat escaping through the roof and soaring energy bills.

Getting problems sorted in the warmer months will buffer some of these energy costs and get your home winter-ready.

Cheaper and quicker

Autumn tends to be peak time for roofing work, and consequently, prices tend to be higher than usual.

Avoid this costlier season by opting for spring or summer.

The longer daylight hours and better weather will also give contractors more time to work on the project, resulting in quicker completion time.

Other things to consider:

• Your personal schedule, such as whether you have an upcoming holiday or guests staying over.
• Certain types of roofing materials may have certain restrictions regarding what weather conditions they are best installed in.
• Make sure you phone ahead to check the schedule of your desired roofing company to ensure they are available when you need them.
• Don’t neglect emergencies! If your roof has something dangerous wrong with it, you should call a 24/7 emergency roofing service – such as the one offered at Abbey Roofing.

Here at Abbey Roofing, we have a dedicated and skilled team of roofers with more than 20 years’ experience working in both the domestic and commercial roofing sectors.
We work hard all year round, carrying out emergency repairs and re-roofing, and take great pride in the reliable and quality service we deliver.

We offer a range of roofing services including; lead roofing, slate roofing, flat roofing, felt roofing, sheet metal roofing, emergency roof repairs, commercial roofing, new roof installations, gutter cleaning.

To customers in Hemel Hempstead, Watford, St Albans, Bedford, Slough, Milton Keynes, Watford, Barnet, Harpenden and beyond.

Why not contact Abbey Roofing for a free quote today, quality skilled trademen at great prices!