Paignton at a glance
- Postcode districts
- TQ3
- Population
- about 67,520 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Torbay Council
- Building approval
- Torbay Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Exeter, about 20 miles
- Guide price region
- South West (+3% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Paignton?
Emergency leak repairs
Flat roofs in Paignton, as elsewhere, often fail during the first heavy storm of autumn or after a hard frost, when an old seam finally opens. That is often when people find water running down a wall or through a light fitting, and a temporary repair is needed quickly.
Garage roofs
If your garage in Paignton has an old cement sheet roof, it will eventually crack and let in water. Any suspected asbestos is tested and removed by a licensed specialist first, then the garage can be given new timbers, a deck and a modern membrane that should last for decades with sensible maintenance.
Green and sedum roofs
Rainwater from flat roofs in Paignton 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.
All flat roof services in Paignton:
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Green and sedum roofs
- Garage roofs
- Flat roof repairs
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Dormer roofs
- Emergency leak repairs
- Flat roof replacement
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Commercial flat roofing
- Liquid-applied roofing
How much does a flat roof cost in Paignton?
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), liquid-applied | £2,100–£3,350 |
| Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation | £13,650–£22,450 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £3,100–£5,400 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £750–£1,300 |
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £1,950–£3,350 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Paignton?
In a large town like Paignton flat roofs are mostly on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches and low-rise post-war blocks of flats. The climate is part of the brief. 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 Paignton?
Where approval is needed it goes to Torbay 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 Paignton do we cover?
Flat roofing in Paignton: questions
Do you cover Paignton?
Yes, including postcode districts TQ3. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
How much is a new flat roof in Paignton?
A typical 18 m² EPDM garage roof is £1,650–£2,900 and a 20 m² insulated EPDM extension roof is £2,900–£5,050, at South West guide rates including VAT.
Do you also cover Torquay?
Yes. Torquay is about 3 miles from Paignton and we cover it too.
Is a free survey available in Paignton?
Yes, for new and replacement roofs. A standalone condition survey or leak investigation report is a paid service.