Lincolnshire at a glance
- Largest towns
- Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Boston
- Postcode areas
- DN, LN, NG, PE
- Building control
- City of Lincoln Council, North East Lincolnshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council and 6 other councils
- Neighbouring areas
- Nottinghamshire · East Riding of Yorkshire · South Yorkshire · Derbyshire
- Guide price region
- East Midlands (−2% on West Midlands rates)
Which towns in Lincolnshire do we cover?
12 towns and cities have their own page; we cover everywhere in between too.
What does a flat roof cost in Lincolnshire?
Guide prices at East Midlands rates, including VAT. The fixed price comes after a survey.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,950–£5,300 |
| Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation | £12,950–£21,350 |
| Single garage (18 m²), liquid-applied | £2,000–£3,200 |
| Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation | £2,650–£4,600 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £750–£1,250 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,550–£2,750 |
Which flat roofs are common in Lincolnshire?
Local weather shapes the specification. 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. Across Lincolnshire, flat roofs are typically found on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers, shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats and 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Which flat roof jobs do we take on in Lincolnshire?
Flat roof repairs
Buying or selling a property in Lincolnshire with a tired flat roof? A surveyor's report may flag damp, blistering or ponding. A targeted repair can deal with an isolated defect, and where the roof is near the end of its life we will explain that clearly so the cost can be planned.
EPDM rubber roofing
Rubber is a sensible pick in Lincolnshire where a roof sits close to bedrooms or a kitchen and you would rather avoid hot works. It suits porches, bays and dormers too, where the small area means a single sheet can cover the whole roof with no joins at all.
Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
Flat roofs in Lincolnshire 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.
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 Lincolnshire?
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Emergency leak repairs
- Porch, bay and canopy roofs
- Dormer roofs
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Green and sedum roofs
- Flat roof replacement
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Commercial flat roofing
- Flat roof repairs
- Rooflights in flat roofs
- Edge trims, outlets and drainage
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Garage roofs
- Mastic asphalt roofing
Flat roofing in Lincolnshire: questions
Who approves flat roof work in Lincolnshire?
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 check this at the survey and handle the application as part of the job.
Which roofing systems do you fit in Lincolnshire?
EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, torch-on felt, liquid-applied and single-ply, plus mastic asphalt repairs. The survey decides which suits your roof.
Which postcode areas do you cover in Lincolnshire?
All of Lincolnshire, including the DN, LN, NG, PE postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
How soon can you survey a roof in Lincolnshire?
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.