Ferndown at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BH22
- Population
- about 17,650 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Dorset Council
- Building approval
- Dorset Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Bournemouth, about 6 miles
- Guide price region
- South West (+3% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Ferndown?
Liquid-applied roofing
Liquid systems suit balconies and walkways in Ferndown because they form neatly at door thresholds, railings and drains, and some products are designed to take foot traffic. Converting a roof into a new terrace is a different matter, and usually needs planning permission first.
GRP fibreglass roofing
GRP is a good choice in Ferndown when the roof will be seen or used: a dormer visible from the street, an extension overlooked by upstairs windows, or a roof that needs access for cleaning or maintenance. The hard, jointless finish and moulded trims give a neat result that copes with occasional foot traffic.
EPDM rubber roofing
Where an older flat roof in Ferndown has a sound structure but a tired covering, EPDM is a straightforward upgrade: strip, check the deck, add a warm-roof build-up if the room below is heated, and bond the new membrane. It also makes a good base for a sedum green roof.
All flat roof services in Ferndown:
- Commercial flat roofing
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Flat roof repairs
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Emergency leak repairs
- Dormer roofs
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Garage roofs
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Flat roof replacement
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Green and sedum roofs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
How much does a flat roof cost in Ferndown?
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 |
|---|---|
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £3,100–£5,400 |
| Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation | £2,800–£4,850 |
| Single garage (18 m²), liquid-applied | £2,100–£3,350 |
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £1,950–£3,350 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,850–£3,350 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Ferndown?
In a town like Ferndown flat roofs are mostly on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats and 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches. 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 Ferndown?
Where approval is needed it goes to Dorset 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 Ferndown do we cover?
- Wimborne Minster · 4 mi
- Bournemouth · 6 mi
- Christchurch · 7 mi
- Poole · 7 mi
- New Milton · 11 mi
- Salisbury · 19 mi
Flat roofing in Ferndown: questions
Do you cover Ferndown?
Yes, including postcode districts BH22. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
Can you repair a leaking flat roof in Ferndown?
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.
Do you also cover Wimborne Minster?
Yes. Wimborne Minster is about 4 miles from Ferndown and we cover it too.
What's the best flat roof system for a house in Ferndown?
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.