Overview

• Kevin Adshead says he paid £6,500 to a roofer hired in March 2024 who failed to order materials, did not pay the scaffolder, demanded more cash, and then abandoned the stripped roof.
• He says he paid £4,500 to a second roofer in July 2025; after leaks appeared, the roofer claimed to be in hospital and stopped responding.
• A roof assessor reported tiles not properly fixed, daylight visible through gaps, and rain entering the roof, estimating repairs at around £16,000.
• The couple describe severe disruption and cold conditions over winter, with damaged ceilings and other renovations on hold.
• Adshead has launched a GoFundMe and says he will check credentials such as National Federation of Roofing Contractors membership before hiring again.