Roof Maintenance Checklist in Dorset

Most Dorset homes need a professional roof inspection once a year, plus a quick visual check from the ground after every big storm. Coastal properties face salt air, strong winds and damp sea mist, so small problems like loose tiles, moss and corroded fixings build up faster than they do inland.

Quick answer:

• Book a professional roof inspection once a year, ideally in autumn.
• Clear gutters and moss before winter storms.
• Check the roof from the ground after every storm.
• Coastal homes need closer checks on flashing and metal fixings

Living near the sea in Bournemouth, Poole, Swanage or Lyme Regis is a joy, but it is hard on your roof. Salt, wind and moisture work on every part of the roofline.

• Salt air corrodes nails, clips and metal flashing
• Strong winds lift and loosen tiles and ridge caps
• Damp sea mist feeds moss and lichen growth
• Wind-blown sand and debris block gutters and valleys