Flat Roofing in Exmouth

Exmouth at a glance

Postcode districts: EX8
Population: about 36,204 (GeoNames)
Council area: East Devon District Council
Building approval: East Devon District Council building control, or a registered building control approver
Nearest main town: Exeter, about 9 miles
Guide price region: South West (+3% on West Midlands rates)

What flat roof work do we do in Exmouth?

Flats, HMOs and block roofs

When a roof over heated flats in Exmouth is replaced, insulation rules usually apply. We design the warm-roof build-up towards the required standard where that is feasible and handle building control where it is needed, so the work is signed off properly and the top-floor flats are better insulated.

Warm roof insulation upgrades

Many flat-roofed extensions and dormers in Exmouth 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.

Emergency leak repairs

Landlords with flats or HMOs in Exmouth are generally expected to deal with leaks promptly once tenants report them. An emergency visit stops the water, and our written report and quote give you what you need to approve the permanent repair.

All flat roof services in Exmouth:

How much does a flat roof cost in Exmouth?

Guide prices at South West 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	£1,650–£2,900
Single garage (18 m²), liquid-applied	£2,100–£3,350
Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt	£1,550–£2,700
Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation	£3,100–£5,550
Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass	£1,850–£3,350

What flat roofs are typical in and around Exmouth?

In a town like Exmouth flat roofs are mostly on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats and lock-up garage blocks on estates. Rain and wind decide how a flat roof is detailed. The South West averages roughly 1,260 mm of rain a year and many roofs face wind off the Atlantic, so we specify fixings and edge details for wind uplift as well as drainage. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.

Who approves flat roof work in Exmouth?

Where approval is needed it goes to East Devon District 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 Exmouth do we cover?

Flat roofing in Exmouth: questions

Do you cover Exmouth?

Yes, including postcode districts EX8. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.

Do flat roofs in Exmouth need building control approval?

Often. Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually means insulating it to current standards and notifying building control, and structural changes need approval too. In Exmouth that's East Devon District Council building control, or a registered building control approver. We tell you at the survey and handle it.

Is a free survey available in Exmouth?

Yes, for new and replacement roofs. A standalone condition survey or leak investigation report is a paid service.

Can you repair a leaking flat roof in Exmouth?

Yes. We trace where the water is actually getting in first, because the leak inside is rarely under the defect outside, then repair with materials compatible with your roof.