Flat Roofing Contractors in Kent

Kent at a glance

Largest towns: Maidstone, Gillingham, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone
Postcode areas: BR, CT, DA, ME, TN
Building control: Maidstone Borough Council, Medway Council, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and 10 other councils
Neighbouring areas: Essex · London · East Sussex · Surrey
Guide price region: South East (+10% on West Midlands rates)

Which towns in Kent do we cover?

23 towns and cities have their own page; we cover everywhere in between too.

What does a flat roof cost in Kent?

Guide prices at South East rates, including VAT. The fixed price comes after a survey.

Job	Guide price inc VAT
Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt	£1,650–£2,900
Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass	£1,950–£3,600
Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation	£3,100–£5,350
Condition survey and leak investigation	£170–£330
Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand	£3,300–£5,750
Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit	£200–£500

Which flat roofs are common in Kent?

Local weather shapes the specification. 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. Across Kent, flat roofs are typically found on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats, 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches and terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.

Which flat roof jobs do we take on in Kent?

Flat roof repairs

Small businesses in Kent 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.

Flat roof surveys and leak tracing

Businesses in Kent with a flat-roofed building can't plan maintenance around guesswork. A survey sets out what needs doing now, what can wait and roughly what each item will cost, so the work can be scheduled with as little disruption as possible.

Emergency leak repairs

Landlords with flats or HMOs in Kent are generally expected to deal with leaks promptly once tenants report them. An emergency visit stops the water, and our written report and quote give you what you need to approve the permanent repair.

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 Kent?

Flat roofing in Kent: questions

Do you cover all of Kent?

Yes. We cover the whole of Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone. If your town isn't listed, send your postcode and we'll confirm.

Which postcode areas do you cover in Kent?

All of Kent, including the BR, CT, DA, ME, TN postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.

How soon can you survey a roof in Kent?

It depends on the time of year and where the roof is; we give you a date when you get in touch, and leaks are prioritised.

How much is a new flat roof in Kent?

A typical 18 m² EPDM garage roof is £1,750–£3,100 and a 20 m² insulated GRP extension roof is £3,300–£5,900, at South East guide rates including VAT.

Flat roofing contractors in Kent