Manchester at a glance
- Postcode districts
- M1, M2, M3, M4, M8, M9, M11, M12 and 12 more
- Population
- about 568,996 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Manchester City Council
- Building approval
- Manchester City Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Guide price region
- North West (−5% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Manchester?
Extension and kitchen roofs
Rooflights fitted after the roof was built are a frequent source of trouble in Manchester extensions. If the kerb was not formed properly or the membrane was simply sealed around the frame, leaks follow. Replacing the roof is the chance to rebuild every upstand to a proper standard.
EPDM rubber roofing
Where an older flat roof in Manchester 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.
Torch-on felt roofing
Where a flat roof in Manchester already has a felt covering and the building owner wants like-for-like, torch-on is the natural replacement. The old roof is stripped, the deck checked and the new layers laid, often with warm-roof insulation added when the space below is heated.
All flat roof services in Manchester:
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Commercial flat roofing
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Green and sedum roofs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Flat roof repairs
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Garage roofs
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Emergency leak repairs
- Dormer roofs
- Flat roof replacement
- Liquid-applied roofing
- EPDM rubber roofing
How much does a flat roof cost in Manchester?
Guide prices at North 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 | £140–£290 |
| Localised patch repair | £140–£480 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,650–£4,650 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £700–£1,200 |
| Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation | £12,550–£20,700 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Manchester?
In a city like Manchester flat roofs are mostly on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced and low-rise post-war blocks of flats. Rain and wind decide how a flat roof is detailed. The North West is one of England's wetter regions, averaging roughly 1,290 mm of rain a year, so falls, outlets and well-detailed upstands matter more than the membrane colour. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Who approves flat roof work in Manchester?
Where approval is needed it goes to Manchester 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 Manchester do we cover?
Flat roofing in Manchester: questions
Do you cover Manchester?
Yes, including postcode districts M1, M2, M3, M4, M8, M9 and 14 more. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
Do flat roofs in Manchester 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 Manchester that's Manchester City Council building control, or a registered building control approver. We tell you at the survey and handle it.
Do you also cover Longsight?
Yes. Longsight is about 2 miles from Manchester and we cover it too.
How much is a new flat roof in Manchester?
A typical 18 m² EPDM garage roof is £1,500–£2,650 and a 20 m² insulated EPDM extension roof is £2,650–£4,650, at North West guide rates including VAT.