Flat Roofing in Ealing

Ealing at a glance

Postcode districts: W5, W13, W7, W3, TW8, UB6, UB5
Council area: London Borough of Ealing
Building approval: London Borough of Ealing building control, or a registered building control approver
Guide price region: London (+20% on West Midlands rates)

What flat roof work do we do in Ealing?

Warm roof insulation upgrades

Many flat-roofed extensions and dormers in Ealing were built with little or no insulation, or with a cold roof that was never properly ventilated. Those rooms are often hard to heat in winter and can suffer condensation, mould and, in time, a rotten deck.

Flat roof replacement

A mineral felt roof laid decades ago may still look intact from the ground in Ealing, yet have lost its chippings, cracked at the laps and pulled away at the upstands. Those faults let water track under the covering, so by the time a ceiling stain appears, the deck has often been wet for some time.

Emergency leak repairs

Older felt roofs in Ealing that have lost their chippings dry out and crack, and a cold snap can open those cracks enough to let water through. A temporary repair stops the immediate leak, but a roof like that often needs a frank conversation about replacement.

All flat roof services in Ealing:

How much does a flat roof cost in Ealing?

Guide prices at London 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
Localised patch repair	£180–£600
Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM	£900–£1,500
Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit	£220–£540
Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation	£3,250–£5,600
Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt	£1,800–£3,150

What flat roofs are typical in and around Ealing?

In a town like Ealing flat roofs are mostly on shops with flat-roofed stores below flats above and kitchen extensions and roof terraces behind period houses. Rain and wind decide how a flat roof is detailed. The Thames basin is one of the drier parts of Britain at roughly 730 mm of rain a year, but summer heat is the bigger test here: dark membranes on south-facing roofs swing a long way in temperature. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.

Who approves flat roof work in Ealing?

Where approval is needed it goes to London Borough of Ealing 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 Ealing do we cover?

Flat roofing in Ealing: questions

Do you cover Ealing?

Yes, including postcode districts W5, W13, W7, W3, TW8, UB6 and 1 more. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.

Do flat roofs in Ealing need building control approval?

Often. Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually means insulating it to current standards and notifying building control, and structural changes need approval too. In Ealing that's London Borough of Ealing building control, or a registered building control approver. We tell you at the survey and handle it.

What's the best flat roof system for a house in Ealing?

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.

Is a free survey available in Ealing?

Yes, for new and replacement roofs. A standalone condition survey or leak investigation report is a paid service.