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Have you checked your roof for damage?

A practical checklist to inspect, refresh and protect your home.

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Alfie

24 July 2026

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5 min read

Cost Guides

Know what any job should cost before you book

Real 2026 UK painting and decorating costs by room, by day rate, and by job type, based on real Hey Alfie job data. Budget with confidence.

Painting and Decorating Costs in the UK: 2026 Price Breakdown

Real 2026 UK painting and decorating costs by room, by day rate, and by job type, based on real Hey Alfie job data. Budget with confidence.

Delaying small jobs usually costs more later. Most of these jobs take under an hour on-site.

10 Small Jobs You're Putting Off (& What They Actually Cost to Fix)

Delaying small jobs usually costs more later. Most of these jobs take under an hour on-site.

We break down costs by type, labour, tiling, and region

How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)

We break down costs by type, labour, tiling, and region

Thinking about the cost of air conditioning for your home? You’re not alone. UK summers are getting hotter and homes, especially flats and terraced houses, are prone to overheating.

Cost of Air Conditioning: The Complete UK Homeowner’s Guide (2025)

Thinking about the cost of air conditioning for your home? You’re not alone. UK summers are getting hotter and homes, especially flats and terraced houses, are prone to overheating.

Home Advice

Make the right call on any home project

What the data - and your local estate agent - actually say before you pick up a paintbrush

Home Improvements That Actually Add Value When Selling (And the Ones That Don't)

What the data - and your local estate agent - actually say before you pick up a paintbrush

Summer upgrades and free tips that actually work to keep you cool

The UK Heatwave Survival Guide

Summer upgrades and free tips that actually work to keep you cool

Got a tradesperson quote but not sure what it means? This guide explains every how to read a quote

How to Read a Tradesperson Quote. And Not Get Caught Out.

Got a tradesperson quote but not sure what it means? This guide explains every how to read a quote

A practical checklist to inspect, refresh and protect your home after winter.

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist: 15 Checks That Prevent Costly Repairs

A practical checklist to inspect, refresh and protect your home after winter.

Moving into your first UK home? Discover 21 expert first-time homeowner tips covering budgeting, safety, maintenance, and smart home management with Hey Alfie.

The Ultimate UK Guide for First-Time Homeowners

Moving into your first UK home? Discover 21 expert first-time homeowner tips covering budgeting, safety, maintenance, and smart home management with Hey Alfie.

Planning

Plan your project properly, from first step to finished

From sizing and use cases to materials and costs.

Decking, patios and pergolas: 5 things to know before you book

From sizing and use cases to materials and costs.

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