Flat Roofing in Bournemouth

Bournemouth at a glance

Postcode districts: BH1, BH2, BH3, BH4, BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8 and 3 more
Population: about 163,600 (GeoNames)
Council area: BCP Council
Building approval: BCP Council building control, or a registered building control approver
Guide price region: South West (+3% on West Midlands rates)

What flat roof work do we do in Bournemouth?

Commercial flat roofing

Safety planning matters on commercial sites in Bournemouth. Every job is planned under CDM, with a method statement, edge protection and covers over rooflights and fragile areas. If asbestos is found, a licensed specialist surveys and removes it before our work starts, so nobody is put at risk.

EPDM rubber roofing

Choose EPDM in Bournemouth if you want a long service life without paying for a hard, walkable finish you do not need. With good detailing it typically lasts 25 years or more, and manufacturer material guarantees are available on many EPDM systems, registered for you where the system allows.

Green and sedum roofs

Homeowners in Bournemouth building a new extension may find a green roof can help with a planning application, as some councils encourage them for biodiversity and slower rainwater run-off. It is worth raising early with your designer, before the roof structure is drawn up, so the joists can be sized for the extra weight.

All flat roof services in Bournemouth:

How much does a flat roof cost in Bournemouth?

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
Localised patch repair	£150–£520
Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand	£3,100–£5,400
Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt	£1,550–£2,700
Condition survey and leak investigation	£150–£310
Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass	£1,850–£3,350

What flat roofs are typical in and around Bournemouth?

In a city like Bournemouth flat roofs are mostly on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers and terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms. 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 Bournemouth?

Where approval is needed it goes to BCP 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 Bournemouth do we cover?

Flat roofing in Bournemouth: questions

Do you cover Bournemouth?

Yes, including postcode districts BH1, BH2, BH3, BH4, BH5, BH6 and 5 more. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.

Do flat roofs in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth that's BCP Council building control, or a registered building control approver. We tell you at the survey and handle it.

Can you repair a leaking flat roof in Bournemouth?

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.

What's the best flat roof system for a house in Bournemouth?

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.