RDM ROOF DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT BLOG
So, you need a new roof. How should you get your quotes in?
For homeowners and commercial property owners alike, putting a re-roof out to tender can seem like a daunting task. Here's some advice about acquiring quotes, the follow-up questions to ask, and what to do if the project goes awry. Getting any work done on your property can be stressful. To try and remain calm, you'll probably quietly repeat, "It'll all be worth it in the end," and remind yourself that the extra people, noise, dust, and general inconvenience won't
To repair or replace? That is the question.
When customers ask RDM for a roof inspection and report, they're often wanting to find out whether a re-roof is necessary or if remediation might be sufficient. One of the reasons why commercial and residential customers choose RDM for their roof inspections and reports is that we're not a roofing company. We don't sell or install roofs, so there's no incentive for us to be biased towards any particular conclusion and recommendations. Instead, Sean's observations are written objectively, referencing
Questions to ask before you choose your ‘roofing consultant’
Back in the 1990s, my former (and much-respected) boss always used to say the worst critic of a tradesman’s work is another tradesman. These pearls of wisdom have been echoing in my head recently, as there seems to have been a flurry of roofing companies offering "roof reports" written by their own "roofing consultants". But not all roofing consultants are created equal. It's a bit like when you're seeking a mortgage. If you go to a "mortgage expert" at
‘How do I know I’ve got a good price from a reputable company for my new roof?’
The dos and don'ts of putting your roofing installation project out to tender For many of us, our home is our most valuable asset, financially and probably emotionally, too. It makes sense, therefore, that if work needs to be carried out, we want trustworthy, experienced, and reliable tradies on site. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. There are some sensible steps homeowners can take to try and mitigate that risk. First of all, are you sure you really need a
All the stuff an RDM roof report will tell you – and the one thing it won’t
As the company name might suggest, Sean Brandon founded Roof Design and Management (RDM) primarily to provide roof design and specification, project management, and diagnostics and remediation. Roof inspections and reports were available, too, but weren't regarded as one of our core offerings. However, as any smart business owner knows, you listen and respond to the needs of your customers. Over time, RDM has evolved; roof inspections and reports now account for more than 90 per cent of our
Look up! How drone technology is making roofing safer
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) has made all of us even more aware of our safety and wellbeing obligations to our teams, our customers and ourselves. With this in mind – and in the wake of knee replacement surgery – I was looking for ways in which I could reduce my risk, improve my work practices, and (ideally) improve my service to residential and commercial roofing clients. Therefore, in mid-2018, I trialled iRoofing, a roof
What’s it like to work with Roof Design and Management?
Here’s what just a few of our residential and commercial clients say.
Sean came out and gave us a report on our existing roof. We received a thorough written report, complete with photos with his recommendations. Fantastic, knowledgable and professional service! Thanks so much.
Sean went out of his way to inspect and provide a report on the roof of a do-up house we were interested in bidding on at Auction. Having his report gave us peace of mind to know what costs to expect in the future re the roof. We were outbid, but happily have just bought another house. Sean was very helpful in also coming out to check the roof of our new house for any obvious defects or workmanship issues. I would recommend Sean for knowledge, experience and friendly/approachable manner.
Sean designed and project managed our new roof, fantastic job done by great tradesmen 5*
How can we help?
Do you have a query that RDM Roof Design and Management can help with? Contact Sean today to discuss your requirements.