Poole at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH17, BH18
- Population
- about 151,500 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- BCP Council
- Building approval
- BCP Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Bournemouth, about 5 miles
- Guide price region
- South West (+3% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Poole?
Warm roof insulation upgrades
Kitchen extensions in Poole, as elsewhere, produce a lot of moisture from cooking. Under a cold flat roof, that moisture can condense on the deck. A warm roof keeps the deck warm and puts a vapour control layer in the way, which lowers the risk considerably.
Flat roof repairs
Small businesses in Poole with a flat-roofed shop, office or unit can't leave a leak running over stock or equipment. A repair stops the water at its entry point, and our inspection tells you whether the rest of the roof needs attention soon or can safely be left for now.
Emergency leak repairs
Flat roofs in Poole, 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.
All flat roof services in Poole:
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Emergency leak repairs
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Green and sedum roofs
- Dormer roofs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Commercial flat roofing
- Garage roofs
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Flat roof replacement
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Flat roof repairs
How much does a flat roof cost in Poole?
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 |
|---|---|
| Condition survey and leak investigation | £150–£310 |
| Dormer (8 m²), GRP, scaffold | £1,450–£2,750 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £750–£1,300 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,850–£3,350 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,900–£5,050 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Poole?
In a city like Poole flat roofs are mostly on lock-up garage blocks on estates and 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions. 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 Poole?
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 Poole do we cover?
- Bournemouth · 5 mi
- Wimborne Minster · 5 mi
- Ferndown · 7 mi
- Christchurch · 9 mi
- New Milton · 14 mi
- Dorchester · 20 mi
Flat roofing in Poole: questions
Do you cover Poole?
Yes, including postcode districts BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH17, BH18. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
Can you repair a leaking flat roof in Poole?
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 Poole?
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.
Do you also cover Bournemouth?
Yes. Bournemouth is about 5 miles from Poole and we cover it too.