Flat roof installation & repairs
Flat roofs depend on sound outlets, correct falls and carefully sealed edges as much as they depend on the covering itself.
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Flat roof essentials
- 01 Weatherproof covering
- 02 Clear drainage route
- 03 Sound supporting deck
Signs worth having checked.
- Ponding water that remains after rainfall
- Blisters, cracks, splits or lifting seams
- Damp at the ceiling edge or around a roof outlet
- A covering that has become brittle or has had repeated patch repairs
Observe from a safe place. You do not need to access the roof to make an enquiry.
What the work may involve.
- Inspection of the covering, deck, outlets and perimeter details
- Targeted repairs where the existing system remains serviceable
- Removal and renewal where deterioration is widespread
- Preparation of a sound deck and formation of suitable falls
- Careful finishing at upstands, outlets and adjoining walls
The actual work should follow an inspection and an agreed written quotation.
Which covering suits the roof?
Felt, EPDM rubber and other membrane systems need compatible junctions and a sound base. The proposal should explain the chosen system, drainage, insulation and perimeter details together.
Before the inspection
Mention whether the roof covers a heated room, garage or extension, and any earlier patches or standing water.
What affects the price?
Access equipment, the extent of the fault, compatible materials and any underlying damage. Request a clear scope with exclusions, rather than relying on a price for an unseen roof.
What a clear quotation covers →Start with what you have noticed.
A leak, a loose slate or a roof ready for renewal. You do not need to diagnose the problem yourself.