Reading at a glance
- Postcode districts
- RG1, RG2, RG4, RG6, RG30, RG31
- Population
- about 318,014 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Reading Borough Council
- Building approval
- Reading Borough Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Guide price region
- South East (+10% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Reading?
Liquid-applied roofing
Choose liquid roofing in Reading when the shape of the roof makes sheet materials awkward: curved edges, small dormers with many corners, or a mix of levels joined by short upstands. Each detail is reinforced in the same material as the main area, so the whole roof is continuous.
Green and sedum roofs
Rainwater from flat roofs in Reading runs off quickly in heavy showers. A green roof holds some of that water back and releases it more slowly, which is one reason some owners and developers choose one. The flowering sedum also draws in bees and other insects.
Torch-on felt roofing
Torch-on felt suits property owners in Reading who want a dependable, layered roof without paying the top price per square metre. With two or three bonded layers, a single small defect in one sheet need not lead to a leak, which is a real advantage on larger roofs that are hard to inspect often.
All flat roof services in Reading:
- Dormer roofs
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Commercial flat roofing
- Flat roof replacement
- Green and sedum roofs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Garage roofs
- Balconies and roof terraces
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Emergency leak repairs
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Flat roof repairs
How much does a flat roof cost in Reading?
Guide prices at South East 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 |
|---|---|
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,750–£3,100 |
| Dormer (8 m²), GRP, scaffold | £1,550–£2,900 |
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £2,100–£3,600 |
| Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation | £14,550–£23,950 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £3,100–£5,350 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Reading?
In a city like Reading flat roofs are mostly on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats and low-rise post-war blocks of flats. Weather matters on a flat roof. Much of the South East sits in the drier Thames catchment at roughly 730 mm of rain a year, so the usual failures are at joints, upstands and outlets rather than from sheer volume of rain. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Who approves flat roof work in Reading?
Where approval is needed it goes to Reading Borough Council building control, or a registered building control approver. Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. How the rules work.
Which places near Reading do we cover?
Flat roofing in Reading: questions
Do you cover Reading?
Yes, including postcode districts RG1, RG2, RG4, RG6, RG30, RG31. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
Is a free survey available in Reading?
Yes, for new and replacement roofs. A standalone condition survey or leak investigation report is a paid service.
What's the best flat roof system for a house in Reading?
For most garages and extensions it's EPDM or GRP; torch-on felt is the budget option and liquid suits detailed or overlay jobs. We recommend one at the survey.
Do you also cover Lower Earley?
Yes. Lower Earley is about 3 miles from Reading and we cover it too.