Greenock at a glance
- Postcode districts
- PA14, PA15, PA16, PA19
- Population
- about 41,280 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Inverclyde Council
- Building approval
- Inverclyde Council building standards
- Nearest main town
- Paisley, about 15 miles
- Guide price region
- Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Greenock?
Torch-on felt roofing
On larger roofs in Greenock with poor falls, torch-on felt pairs well with tapered insulation, which builds the fall into the insulation boards. That deals with ponding properly while adding insulation, rather than patching the low spots and waiting for the next leak.
Dormer roofs
High, exposed dormers in Greenock take the full force of the wind and rain. Edge trims loosen, flashings lift and the felt at the drip edge cracks. Once the faults spread around the perimeter, a new roof with fresh trims usually lasts far longer than another round of repairs.
Green and sedum roofs
Homeowners in Greenock 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.
All flat roof services in Greenock:
- Flat roof repairs
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Green and sedum roofs
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Flat roof replacement
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Garage roofs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Dormer roofs
- Emergency leak repairs
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Commercial flat roofing
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
How much does a flat roof cost in Greenock?
Guide prices at Scotland 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 | £1,700–£3,100 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,850–£5,100 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £700–£1,200 |
| Upstand or flashing repair | £240–£620 |
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £1,800–£3,100 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Greenock?
In a town like Greenock flat roofs are mostly on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats and lock-up garage blocks on estates. The climate is part of the brief. Scotland averages roughly 1,570 mm of rain a year, with the west far wetter than the east, so drainage, falls and wind uplift are part of every specification we write. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Who approves flat roof work in Greenock?
Where approval is needed it goes to Inverclyde Council building standards. In Scotland a building warrant is usually needed for alterations, structural work and new roofs; like-for-like repairs to a covering can be exempt. How the rules work.
Which places near Greenock do we cover?
Flat roofing in Greenock: questions
Do you cover Greenock?
Yes, including postcode districts PA14, PA15, PA16, PA19. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
Do you also cover Gourock?
Yes. Gourock is about 2 miles from Greenock and we cover it too.
Can you repair a leaking flat roof in Greenock?
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.
How much is a new flat roof in Greenock?
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 Scotland guide rates including VAT.