MF Roofing

📖📖 Have you checked out our Knowledge Centre lately? 📖📖

We've been putting together honest guides on the stuff you actually ask us about. No sales patter, just straight answers.

There's posts on:

✅ What's actually an emergency when storm damage hits (and what can wait till morning)
✅ Why "free" roof inspections aren't always what they seem
✅The real differences between Welsh, Spanish and Chinese slate

Plus plenty more on repairs, maintenance, and knowing when something genuinely needs sorting.

Different situations, different roofs, different problems. Whatever you're dealing with, there's probably something in there that'll help.

Worth a browse: https://www.mf-roofing.co.uk/knowledge-centre

And if you've got a specific question that's not covered, just ask. That’s usually how these posts get written anyway 👍

"How do I know if my roof actually needs attention, or if a roofer is just trying to sell me work?"

Got asked this question twice last week. And honestly? It's a brilliant question to ask.

Because there IS a lot of unnecessary scaremongering in the roofing industry. Some roofers see pound signs before they see problems.

Here's my honest answer:

Three things you can check yourself from the ground:

1️⃣ Walk across the street and look at your roof with your phone camera. Zoom in properly. See any slates sitting at odd angles? Actual gaps where slates are missing? Those aren't selling tactics - those are real problems you can see.

2️⃣ Check your gutters during the next rain. Overflowing during moderate rainfall means blockage. That's a £80-150 clear now, not a sales pitch.

3️⃣ Look for green or white staining running down from your chimney. That's lead oxidation - it means the lead flashing is degrading. You can see it from the ground.

What you CAN'T see from the ground:
- Whether those nail fixings are actually still holding
- If the sarking boards under your slates are starting to rot
- Whether valleys are draining properly or just pooling water
- How much life your flashing actually has left

This is why I always say: get someone up there to look properly, but ask them to show you photos of what they find.

If they can't show you the problem, question whether it's real.

I've written a detailed guide on 5 things you CAN spot yourself, that indicate your roof needs attention before winter. It's designed to help you make informed decisions, not just book work.

Read it here:
https://www.mf-roofing.co.uk/knowledge-centre/5-signs-your-roof-wont-survive-scottish-winter-perth

And when you book an inspection with us? We photograph everything and send you our report. You see exactly what we see. No guesswork.

What other questions do you have about roof inspections or maintenance? Drop them in the comments 👇

Matthew Farmer
MF Roofing, Perth
01738 314551

Remember Remember the 5th of Nov!! 🎆

Do you still remember this rhyme from your childhood? I certainly do 🙋‍♂️

Perth Round Table's Bonfire Night returns to South Inch tonight. A fantastic evening of fireworks, live music, and community spirit for Perth families.

📍 Location: South Inch, Perth (PH2 8AN)
🎪 Funfair: from 4:30pm
🎵 Live bands: from 6pm
🔥 Bonfire lighting: 7pm
🎆 Fireworks: 7:30pm
🎟️ Entry: FREE – donations welcome

If you've been to this event over the years, you know how special it is for Perth families. We'll be there supporting this local tradition.

Who else is planning to go? See you there!