Get Your Gutters Cleaned For Springtime

Daniel Bracewell • 31 March 2024

After a long winter, most people are ready for some sunshine and to enjoy being outside in their garden. However, it’s hard to do this when faced with the constant mess of dead leaves and branches.

That is why it is essential to call flat roof specialists in to clean your gutters and remove all the winter debris, so you can sit in your garden and truly be able to relax.

Over the winter months, fallen leaves, twigs, acorns and pinecones accumulate in the gutters, particularly when there are strong winds blowing them off the trees.

As more and more land, they get harder to shift, which also means the risk of causing water damage to your roof and inside the house increases. This is because the blockage means that rainwater cannot flow through the gutter and away from the roof, leaving it to form pools.

These collections of water can result in damp patches, jeopardising the integrity of the roof. If left for a long time, they could also permeate through the ceiling and cause damp spots on the inside of the extension.

Spring is a great time to sort out your gutters, as they can be cleared and any pooled water can drain away.

The weather is also most likely to be better than during the winter months, which makes it an easy job to complete, and there is little chance it will have to be done again in a few weeks’ time, unlike if the gutters were cleared midway through winter.

It is also a good opportunity to see if any repairs need doing to the gutter, so these can be arranged before the colder months hit again.

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Can You Install Solar Panels On A Flat Roof?

by Daniel Bracewell • 10 December 2025

If you’re exploring how to lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint, you may be looking at the likes of solar panels for your home. But what if your property has a flat roof rather than a pitched roof? Can you still install solar panels on a flat roof? The short answer is yes, you can! In fact, it is often easier to install solar panels on a flat roof than it is to fit them to a sloped roof, which might make this an even more appealing avenue to explore when you’re looking at flat roof ideas . In many cases, you also don’t need planning permission to install solar panels on your flat roof. Of course, there are exceptions if you have a listed building or live in a conservation area, but if you own your house (different rules apply for flats too), you should be free to add solar panels to your home as you choose. There are different kinds of mounting systems for flat roof solar panels and which is most appropriate for your home will depend on the direction it faces. It is worth noting that the cost of installing solar panels is often higher on flat roofs because of the mounting system, but some of this can be offset by the lower labour costs because the installation process is usually more straightforward. One of the main reasons homeowners install solar panels is to reduce their energy bills. Many report savings of hundreds of pounds each year, which means these panels often pay for themselves relatively quickly. What’s more, under the Smart Export Guarantee , you can sell any energy you don’t use back to the National Grid, which can increase the rate at which your investment in solar panels pays for itself. So, if you are exploring ways to make the most of your flat roof, consider solar panels as an option to reduce your energy bills and do good for the environment.