Aberdeenshire at a glance
- Largest towns
- Peterhead, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Westhill
- Postcode areas
- AB
- Building standards
- Aberdeenshire Council
- Neighbouring areas
- Aberdeen City · Moray · Angus · Dundee City
- Guide price region
- Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)
Which towns in Aberdeenshire do we cover?
7 towns and cities have their own page; we cover everywhere in between too.
What does a flat roof cost in Aberdeenshire?
Guide prices at Scotland rates, including VAT. The fixed price comes after a survey.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £700–£1,200 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £2,850–£4,950 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,700–£3,100 |
| Single garage (18 m²), liquid-applied | £1,950–£3,100 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,850–£5,100 |
| Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation | £12,550–£20,700 |
Which flat roofs are common in Aberdeenshire?
Rain and wind decide how a flat roof is detailed. 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. Across Aberdeenshire, flat roofs are typically found on low-rise post-war blocks of flats, shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats and 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Which flat roof jobs do we take on in Aberdeenshire?
Flat roof replacement
A sensible moment to replace a flat roof in Aberdeenshire is when other work is planned on the house, such as a kitchen refit below, new windows or a loft conversion. Doing the roof first protects the new work, and it is the natural time to upgrade insulation to the level the regulations expect for a renovated roof.
Balconies and roof terraces
Owners of flats in Aberdeenshire sometimes find that a neighbour's balcony is leaking into their home. Where a balcony serves one flat but sits over another, the repair needs proper waterproofing and drainage, and a clear written specification helps everyone involved agree the work.
Single-ply membrane roofing
If a flat roof in Aberdeenshire has poor falls and ponding, a single-ply re-roof with tapered insulation can correct both problems at once. The tapered boards build the fall into the insulation, and the membrane is laid over the top, with outlets set at the new low points.
Building standards in Scotland
In Scotland the building standards technical handbooks (Section 6 for energy) apply, and the council's building standards service decides whether a building warrant is needed. Like-for-like repairs to a roof covering can be exempt; alterations, structural work and new roofs usually need a warrant before work starts. The domestic roof benchmark is 0.12 W/m²K, applied as far as reasonably practicable on an existing roof. More on the rules.
Which services do we offer in Aberdeenshire?
- Garage roofs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Edge trims, outlets and drainage
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Commercial flat roofing
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Rooflights in flat roofs
- Porch, bay and canopy roofs
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Green and sedum roofs
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Emergency leak repairs
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Flat roof replacement
- Mastic asphalt roofing
- Dormer roofs
- Flat roof repairs
- GRP fibreglass roofing
Flat roofing in Aberdeenshire: questions
Do you cover all of Aberdeenshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Westhill. If your town isn't listed, send your postcode and we'll confirm.
Which roofing systems do you fit in Aberdeenshire?
EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, torch-on felt, liquid-applied and single-ply, plus mastic asphalt repairs. The survey decides which suits your roof.
How soon can you survey a roof in Aberdeenshire?
It depends on the time of year and where the roof is; we give you a date when you get in touch, and leaks are prioritised.
Which postcode areas do you cover in Aberdeenshire?
All of Aberdeenshire, including the AB postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
