Flat Roofing in Oldham

Oldham at a glance

Postcode districts: M35, OL1, OL2, OL3, OL4, OL8, OL9
Population: about 237,110 (GeoNames)
Council area: Oldham Council
Building approval: Oldham Council building control, or a registered building control approver
Nearest main town: Manchester, about 6 miles
Guide price region: North West (−5% on West Midlands rates)

What flat roof work do we do in Oldham?

Flat roof repairs

Small businesses in Oldham 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.

Green and sedum roofs

Homeowners in Oldham 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.

Balconies and roof terraces

Owners of flats in Oldham sometimes find that a neighbour's balcony is leaking into their home. Where a balcony serves one flat but sits over another, the repair needs proper waterproofing and drainage, and a clear written specification helps everyone involved agree the work.

All flat roof services in Oldham:

How much does a flat roof cost in Oldham?

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
Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold	£1,800–£3,100
Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM	£700–£1,200
Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand	£2,850–£4,950
Single garage (18 m²), liquid-applied	£1,950–£3,100
Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit	£170–£430

What flat roofs are typical in and around Oldham?

In a city like Oldham flat roofs are mostly on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats and bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers. The climate is part of the brief. 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 Oldham?

Where approval is needed it goes to Oldham 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 Oldham do we cover?

Flat roofing in Oldham: questions

Do you cover Oldham?

Yes, including postcode districts M35, OL1, OL2, OL3, OL4, OL8 and 1 more. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.

Do flat roofs in Oldham 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 Oldham that's Oldham 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 Oldham?

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 Oldham?

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.