Roofing service
Flat roofing
We install and repair flat roofs in EPDM rubber single-ply, torch-on built-up felt (BUR) and GRP fibreglass. The right system depends on the roof’s size, shape, foot traffic and what sits on it, and we will tell you why we recommend one over another.
Free photographed survey
Every slope, chimney and gutter photographed.
Report yours to keep
Whether you hire us or not.
Agreed in writing
Scope fixed before any work starts.
One point of contact
Your survey and every follow-up handled by one person, 8am–6pm.
What’s included
What does flat roofing cover?
- EPDM rubber single-ply membranes
- Torch-on felt / built-up roofing (BUR)
- GRP fibreglass roofs
- Extension, garage, porch and dormer roofs
- Upstands, trims and outlets
- Flat roof repairs and overlays
Signs to look for
How do you know you need it?
Ponding water
Standing water a day after rain means the falls are wrong. It shortens the life of any membrane.
Blistering or cracked felt
Old felt blisters and splits with age and sun. Water gets in at the splits and the edges.
Damp on the ceiling below
Flat roof leaks often show some distance from the actual hole, because water travels across the deck.
Our approach
How do we do it?
- 01
Check the deck
We look at the decking, falls and insulation, not just the top layer.
- 02
Choose the system
EPDM for clean, simple roofs. Torch-on for durability and foot traffic. GRP for complex shapes and walkable finishes.
- 03
Detail the edges
Most flat roof failures are at upstands, trims and outlets. We spend the time there.
- 04
Photograph the finish
You get photos of the finished roof you can’t see from the house.
Questions
Common questions
Which is best: EPDM, felt or GRP?
None is best everywhere. EPDM is a single seamless sheet that suits simple shapes. Torch-on BUR is tough and repairable. GRP suits awkward shapes and areas you walk on. We recommend per roof.
Can you repair a flat roof rather than replace it?
Often, if the deck is dry and sound and the failure is local. If water has saturated the deck, a new roof is the only lasting fix.
Do you do flat roofs on dormers?
Yes, including the leadwork and cheeks where the dormer meets the main roof.
Related
Roof leak repairs
Leak detection and tracing to find the real source, then a lasting fix.
Fascias, soffits and guttering
Rainwater goods, bargeboards and eaves ventilation.
Chimney work and leadwork
Code 4/5 lead flashing, soakers, valley linings, flaunching, repointing, back gutters.
Free · Photographed · No pressure
Find out what your roof actually needs.
Book a free roof survey. We photograph every slope, chimney and gutter, explain it in plain English, and the report is yours to keep whether you hire us or not.