Strabane at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BT82
- Population
- about 14,198 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Derry City and Strabane District Council
- Building approval
- Derry City and Strabane District Council building control
- Nearest main town
- Derry/Londonderry, about 14 miles
- Guide price region
- Northern Ireland (−12% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Strabane?
Warm roof insulation upgrades
Many flat-roofed extensions and dormers in Strabane were built with little or no insulation, or with a cold roof that was never properly ventilated. Those rooms are often hard to heat in winter and can suffer condensation, mould and, in time, a rotten deck.
Liquid-applied roofing
Where a building in Strabane has an older asphalt or concrete roof that is sound but tiring, a compatible liquid system can sometimes refresh it. The key is matching the primer and system to the substrate and dealing with any blisters, cracks or poor falls before the membrane goes on.
Dormer roofs
High, exposed dormers in Strabane take the full force of the wind and rain. Edge trims loosen, flashings lift and the felt at the drip edge cracks. Once the faults spread around the perimeter, a new roof with fresh trims usually lasts far longer than another round of repairs.
All flat roof services in Strabane:
- Garage roofs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Emergency leak repairs
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Dormer roofs
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Flat roof repairs
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Flat roof replacement
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Green and sedum roofs
- Commercial flat roofing
How much does a flat roof cost in Strabane?
Guide prices at Northern Ireland 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 |
|---|---|
| Localised patch repair | £130–£440 |
| Upstand or flashing repair | £220–£570 |
| Single garage (18 m²), liquid-applied | £1,800–£2,850 |
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £1,650–£2,850 |
| Condition survey and leak investigation | £130–£260 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Strabane?
In a town like Strabane flat roofs are mostly on lock-up garage blocks on estates and terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms. The climate is part of the brief. Northern Ireland averages roughly 1,150 mm of rain a year, spread over many wet days, so a roof that sheds water quickly to clear outlets lasts far longer than one that holds puddles. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Who approves flat roof work in Strabane?
Where approval is needed it goes to Derry City and Strabane District Council building control. In Northern Ireland, renovating or replacing a roof over a heated room usually means meeting Technical Booklet F1, and building control should be contacted before work starts. How the rules work.
Which places near Strabane do we cover?
Flat roofing in Strabane: questions
Do you cover Strabane?
Yes, including postcode districts BT82. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
How much is a new flat roof in Strabane?
A typical 18 m² EPDM garage roof is £1,400–£2,450 and a 20 m² insulated EPDM extension roof is £2,450–£4,300, at Northern Ireland guide rates including VAT.
Do flat roofs in Strabane need building control approval?
Often, when a roof over a heated room is renovated or replaced, or the structure changes. In Strabane that's Derry City and Strabane District Council building control, who should be contacted before work starts. We tell you at the survey and prepare the details it asks for.
What's the best flat roof system for a house in Strabane?
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.