Roofing advice

What is the best material for a flat roof?

EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and torch-on felt compared for extensions, garages and dormers.

EPDM rubber

A single sheet of synthetic rubber, often laid with few or no joints. Flexible, durable and well suited to many domestic roofs.

Fibreglass laid in place and finished with a hard topcoat. Seamless and tidy, and good where detailing is complex or the roof gets foot traffic.

Modern multi-layer felt systems are much tougher than old-style felt and are a common, cost-effective choice.

It depends on the roof size and shape, how it's used and your budget. We'll recommend a system after seeing the roof.

EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt systems.

Practical steps to take when your roof starts leaking, common causes and when to call a roofer.

How roofers decide whether a roof can be repaired or needs replacing, and what to ask before you decide.

The warning signs of roof damage homeowners can spot from the ground and from the loft.

Ponding, blisters, splits and leaks on flat roofs — what causes them and the repair or replacement options.

What affects the price of roof repairs and new roofs, and how to compare quotes fairly.

What affects how long a re-roof takes and how long different roof coverings typically last.

The practical differences between natural slate, man-made slate and concrete tiles.

What a roofer checks during an inspection and what you should get afterwards.

When home insurance may cover roof damage, when it usually doesn't, and how to prepare a claim.

When re-roofing usually doesn't need planning permission, when it might, and Building Regulations.

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