Aberdeen at a glance
- Postcode districts
- AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB15, AB16, AB21, AB22 and 3 more
- Population
- about 198,590 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Aberdeen City Council
- Building approval
- Aberdeen City Council building standards
- Guide price region
- Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Aberdeen?
Warm roof insulation upgrades
Converting a garage, loft space or outbuilding to a room in Aberdeen changes what the roof needs to do. Once the space is heated, the roof is expected to perform to a higher standard, and a warm build-up is usually the simplest way to get there.
Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
Older extensions and garages in Aberdeen frequently have felt roofs that have been patched several times. Before paying for another repair, many owners want to know whether the roof has much life left. That is exactly the question a condition survey answers.
Commercial flat roofing
Owners and agents in Aberdeen can plan spending with a phased programme: urgent repairs now, then re-roofing section by section over one or more budget years. Each phase is priced separately in writing, and the survey and quote for replacement work are free, with no obligation to go ahead.
All flat roof services in Aberdeen:
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Flat roof repairs
- Flat roof replacement
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Emergency leak repairs
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Commercial flat roofing
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Garage roofs
- Dormer roofs
- Green and sedum roofs
How much does a flat roof cost in Aberdeen?
Guide prices at Scotland rates including VAT. New and replacement roofs get a fixed price after a free survey; repair prices are confirmed once we've found the problem.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £2,850–£4,950 |
| Dormer (8 m²), GRP, scaffold | £1,350–£2,500 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,850–£5,100 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,700–£3,100 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £700–£1,200 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Aberdeen?
In a city like Aberdeen flat roofs are mostly on lock-up garage blocks on estates and 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions. The climate is part of the brief. Scotland averages roughly 1,570 mm of rain a year, with the west far wetter than the east, so drainage, falls and wind uplift are part of every specification we write. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Who approves flat roof work in Aberdeen?
Where approval is needed it goes to Aberdeen City Council building standards. In Scotland a building warrant is usually needed for alterations, structural work and new roofs; like-for-like repairs to a covering can be exempt. How the rules work.
Which places near Aberdeen do we cover?
Flat roofing in Aberdeen: questions
Do you cover Aberdeen?
Yes, including postcode districts AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB15, AB16 and 5 more. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
Is a free survey available in Aberdeen?
Yes, for new and replacement roofs. A standalone condition survey or leak investigation report is a paid service.
How much is a new flat roof in Aberdeen?
A typical 18 m² EPDM garage roof is £1,500–£2,650 and a 20 m² insulated EPDM extension roof is £2,650–£4,650, at Scotland guide rates including VAT.
Do you also cover Nigg?
Yes. Nigg is about 2 miles from Aberdeen and we cover it too.