Herefordshire at a glance
- Largest towns
- Hereford
- Postcode areas
- HR
- Building control
- Herefordshire Council
- Neighbouring areas
- Worcestershire · Gloucestershire · Bristol · West Midlands
- Guide price region
- West Midlands (baseline rates)
Which towns in Herefordshire do we cover?
1 town has its own page; we cover everywhere in between too.
What does a flat roof cost in Herefordshire?
Guide prices at West Midlands rates, including VAT. The fixed price comes after a survey.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Localised patch repair | £150–£500 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,600–£2,800 |
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £1,900–£3,250 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £750–£1,250 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,800–£4,900 |
| Upstand or flashing repair | £250–£650 |
Which flat roofs are common in Herefordshire?
Local weather shapes the specification. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year and the West Midlands sits close to that, so falls and outlets are the difference between a roof that drains and one that ponds. Across Herefordshire, flat roofs are typically found on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches, newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced and bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Which flat roof jobs do we take on in Herefordshire?
Commercial flat roofing
A commercial re-roof in Herefordshire has to fit around customers, staff and deliveries. We agree working hours, skip positions and access routes before we start, keep fire exits clear throughout, and choose a flame-free system where your site does not allow hot works near stock or occupied rooms.
Flat roof replacement
Exposure matters too. Wind lifts tired edges, and repeated wetting and drying works at old joints, so roofs in exposed spots can wear faster than the same roof somewhere sheltered. Wherever your property is in Herefordshire, a survey tells you whether the roof has years left or needs replacing now.
Green and sedum roofs
If you're replacing an old flat roof in Herefordshire, it's worth deciding whether to add sedum at the same time. If the structure can take it, that is the ideal moment, because the waterproofing is new and the green layers won't need lifting for a long time.
Building regulations in England
Replacing more than half of a flat roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so the roof is insulated to around 0.16 W/m²K where that's technically and economically feasible, and the work is notified to building control: the council or a registered building control approver, unless a registered competent person self-certifies it. A roof on a new extension is built to 0.15 W/m²K. Patch repairs, and most unheated detached garages, don't trigger the upgrade. Structural changes, or a new covering that adds 15% or more to the roof's weight, also need approval. More on the rules.
Which services do we offer in Herefordshire?
- Flat roof replacement
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Dormer roofs
- Porch, bay and canopy roofs
- Flat roof repairs
- Rooflights in flat roofs
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Emergency leak repairs
- Edge trims, outlets and drainage
- Green and sedum roofs
- Commercial flat roofing
- EPDM rubber roofing
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Garage roofs
- Mastic asphalt roofing
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
Flat roofing in Herefordshire: questions
Which postcode areas do you cover in Herefordshire?
All of Herefordshire, including the HR postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
Which roofing systems do you fit in Herefordshire?
EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, torch-on felt, liquid-applied and single-ply, plus mastic asphalt repairs. The survey decides which suits your roof.
Do you cover all of Herefordshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Herefordshire, including Hereford. If your town isn't listed, send your postcode and we'll confirm.
Which council handles building control for a flat roof in Herefordshire?
It depends on where the roof is: in Herefordshire that's Herefordshire Council. 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. We confirm which applies at the survey.