Brighton at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41
- Population
- about 283,870 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Brighton & Hove City Council
- Building approval
- Brighton & Hove City Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Guide price region
- South East (+10% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Brighton?
Dormer roofs
If your dormer in Brighton was added years ago with a basic felt roof and little insulation, it will tend to fail at the edges first, and they leave the loft room cold in winter and hot in summer. A warm-roof replacement deals with both problems at once.
Flat roof repairs
Landlords and managing agents in Brighton need a repair done properly once, rather than a quick fix that brings tenants back on the phone a month later. We trace the leak to its source and confirm the price in writing, so the repair can be approved and booked without guesswork.
Single-ply membrane roofing
On exposed sites in Brighton and elsewhere, mechanically fixed single-ply is specified with a fixing pattern based on wind uplift, with extra fasteners at corners and edges. That makes it a strong option for commercial roofs where wind loads are a concern.
All flat roof services in Brighton:
- Flat roof repairs
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Emergency leak repairs
- Commercial flat roofing
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Garage roofs
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Flat roof replacement
- Dormer roofs
- Green and sedum roofs
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Balconies and roof terraces
How much does a flat roof cost in Brighton?
Guide prices at South East 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), GRP fibreglass | £1,950–£3,600 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,750–£3,100 |
| Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit | £200–£500 |
| Condition survey and leak investigation | £170–£330 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,650–£2,900 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Brighton?
In a city like Brighton flat roofs are mostly on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced and bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers. The climate is part of the brief. Much of the South East sits in the drier Thames catchment at roughly 730 mm of rain a year, so the usual failures are at joints, upstands and outlets rather than from sheer volume of rain. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Who approves flat roof work in Brighton?
Where approval is needed it goes to Brighton & Hove City 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 Brighton do we cover?
Flat roofing in Brighton: questions
Do you cover Brighton?
Yes, including postcode districts BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
Can you repair a leaking flat roof in Brighton?
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 Portslade?
Yes. Portslade is about 3 miles from Brighton and we cover it too.
How much is a new flat roof in Brighton?
A typical 18 m² EPDM garage roof is £1,750–£3,100 and a 20 m² insulated EPDM extension roof is £3,100–£5,350, at South East guide rates including VAT.