Leicester at a glance
- Postcode districts
- LE1, LE2, LE3, LE4, LE5
- Population
- about 368,600 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Leicester City Council
- Building approval
- Leicester City Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Guide price region
- East Midlands (−2% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Leicester?
Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
Flat roofs in Leicester hide their problems well. A covering can look fine while the insulation beneath it is wet or the deck is softening. A survey with moisture readings and core samples shows what's happening under the surface before it reaches the ceiling.
Balconies and roof terraces
Balconies in Leicester are often re-waterproofed when the ceiling below starts to stain. On many older balconies, the membrane was laid under tiles or screed with no way to inspect it, so by the time the leak appears, water may have been tracking under the surface for a long time.
Torch-on felt roofing
On larger roofs in Leicester 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.
All flat roof services in Leicester:
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Commercial flat roofing
- Dormer roofs
- Flat roof repairs
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Emergency leak repairs
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Green and sedum roofs
- Flat roof replacement
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Garage roofs
How much does a flat roof cost in Leicester?
Guide prices at East Midlands 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 |
|---|---|
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £750–£1,250 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,750–£3,200 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,500–£2,550 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £2,950–£5,150 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,750–£4,800 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Leicester?
In a city like Leicester flat roofs are mostly on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers and newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced. The climate is part of the brief. The East Midlands is drier than the west of Britain, so most flat roofs here fail through age, UV and poor detailing at upstands rather than sheer rainfall. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Who approves flat roof work in Leicester?
Where approval is needed it goes to Leicester 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 Leicester do we cover?
Flat roofing in Leicester: questions
Do you cover Leicester?
Yes, including postcode districts LE1, LE2, LE3, LE4, LE5. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
What's the best flat roof system for a house in Leicester?
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.
Do you also cover Humberstone?
Yes. Humberstone is about 2 miles from Leicester and we cover it too.
Can you repair a leaking flat roof in Leicester?
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.