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Most new homes have a roof made of tiles or slate laid over a waterproof, breathable membrane that keeps your home watertight. There are often vents built into the roof to allow air to move freely through your loft space, reducing the likelihood of condensation and damp.
If you’re worried that your roof may be leaking, please contact your New Home Customer Care team. Please bear in mind that any leak caused by severe weather conditions won’t be covered by your warranty. In these cases please contact your home insurance provider.
It’s important that the vents in your roof don’t become blocked. Occasionally birds and insects are attracted to these openings.
Keeping gutters and downpipes clean and free of leaves and debris is important. Doing so should be part of your regular home maintenance.
This is especially the case if your gutters are close to trees. Damp patches on the walls below may indicate blockages.
Find out more in our home maintenance guide.
The New Home Customer Care Team is available via phone and email.