Caerphilly at a glance
- Largest towns
- Caerphilly, Risca, Gelligaer, Blackwood
- Postcode areas
- CF, NP
- Building control
- Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Neighbouring areas
- Torfaen · Merthyr Tydfil · Blaenau Gwent · Newport
- Guide price region
- Wales (−8% on West Midlands rates)
Which towns in Caerphilly do we cover?
6 towns and cities have their own page; we cover everywhere in between too.
What does a flat roof cost in Caerphilly?
Guide prices at Wales rates, including VAT. The fixed price comes after a survey.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £1,750–£3,000 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £700–£1,150 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £2,750–£4,800 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,400–£2,400 |
| Dormer (8 m²), GRP, scaffold | £1,300–£2,450 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,750–£4,950 |
Which flat roofs are common in Caerphilly?
Local weather shapes the specification. Wales averages roughly 1,460 mm of rain a year, among the wettest in Britain, so we design for steady run-off: proper falls, clear outlets and upstands well above the finished roof. Across Caerphilly, flat roofs are typically found on lock-up garage blocks on estates, bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers and 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Which flat roof jobs do we take on in Caerphilly?
Dormer roofs
A dormer roof that has been patched several times in Caerphilly often has layers of old repairs that hide the real fault. Stripping back to the deck shows what has been going on, and lets the team rebuild the back-edge abutment properly rather than sealing over it again.
Emergency leak repairs
Leaves and debris build up in outlets and gutters on flat roofs around Caerphilly, especially under trees. A blocked outlet can turn a normal rainstorm into a flood over the upstands. Clearing it is often part of the emergency visit, and the permanent fix looks at why it blocked.
Commercial flat roofing
Owners and agents in Caerphilly 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.
Building regulations in Wales
The Welsh Approved Document L applies. Renovating more than half of a roof over a heated room means upgrading it to around 0.16 W/m²K where feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.13 W/m²K. Welsh Government guidance is that most re-roofing needs building control approval, so check whenever more than a quarter of a roof is replaced or repaired. We deal with the application as part of the job. More on the rules.
Which services do we offer in Caerphilly?
- Flat roof repairs
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Edge trims, outlets and drainage
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Porch, bay and canopy roofs
- Green and sedum roofs
- Rooflights in flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Emergency leak repairs
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Flat roof replacement
- Dormer roofs
- Mastic asphalt roofing
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Commercial flat roofing
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Garage roofs
Flat roofing in Caerphilly: questions
Do you cover all of Caerphilly?
Yes. We cover the whole of Caerphilly, including Caerphilly, Risca, Gelligaer, Blackwood. If your town isn't listed, send your postcode and we'll confirm.
Which postcode areas do you cover in Caerphilly?
All of Caerphilly, including the CF, NP postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
Which roofing systems do you fit in Caerphilly?
EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, torch-on felt, liquid-applied and single-ply, plus mastic asphalt repairs. The survey decides which suits your roof.
How much is a new flat roof in Caerphilly?
A typical 18 m² EPDM garage roof is £1,450–£2,600 and a 20 m² insulated GRP extension roof is £2,750–£4,950, at Wales guide rates including VAT.
