Northampton at a glance
- Postcode districts
- NN1, NN2, NN3, NN4, NN7
- Population
- about 245,899 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Building approval
- West Northamptonshire Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Milton Keynes, about 15 miles
- Guide price region
- East Midlands (−2% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Northampton?
Green and sedum roofs
Rainwater from flat roofs in Northampton runs off quickly in heavy showers. A green roof holds some of that water back and releases it more slowly, which is one reason some owners and developers choose one. The flowering sedum also draws in bees and other insects.
Liquid-applied roofing
Where a building in Northampton has an older asphalt or concrete roof that is sound but tiring, a compatible liquid system can sometimes refresh it. The key is matching the primer and system to the substrate and dealing with any blisters, cracks or poor falls before the membrane goes on.
Flats, HMOs and block roofs
Service charge budgets for blocks in Northampton do not always stretch to a whole roof at once. We can phase a re-roof over more than one budget year, pricing each phase separately in writing and keeping every section watertight in between, so the building stays protected while the cost is spread.
All flat roof services in Northampton:
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Commercial flat roofing
- Flat roof repairs
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Dormer roofs
- Flat roof replacement
- Garage roofs
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Green and sedum roofs
- Emergency leak repairs
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- GRP fibreglass roofing
How much does a flat roof cost in Northampton?
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 |
|---|---|
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,500–£2,550 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,750–£4,800 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £2,950–£5,150 |
| Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit | £180–£440 |
| Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation | £12,950–£21,350 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Northampton?
In a city like Northampton flat roofs are mostly on low-rise post-war blocks of flats and bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers. 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. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Who approves flat roof work in Northampton?
Where approval is needed it goes to West Northamptonshire 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 Northampton do we cover?
- Wellingborough · 9 mi
- Daventry · 12 mi
- Rushden · 12 mi
- Kettering · 12 mi
- Newport Pagnell · 13 mi
- Milton Keynes · 15 mi
Flat roofing in Northampton: questions
Do you cover Northampton?
Yes, including postcode districts NN1, NN2, NN3, NN4, NN7. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
Do you also cover Wellingborough?
Yes. Wellingborough is about 9 miles from Northampton and we cover it too.
Is a free survey available in Northampton?
Yes, for new and replacement roofs. A standalone condition survey or leak investigation report is a paid service.
How much is a new flat roof in Northampton?
A typical 18 m² EPDM garage roof is £1,550–£2,750 and a 20 m² insulated EPDM extension roof is £2,750–£4,800, at East Midlands guide rates including VAT.