Flat Roofing Contractors in Somerset

Somerset at a glance

Largest towns: Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil
Postcode areas: BA, BS, TA
Building control: Bath & North East Somerset Council, North Somerset Council and Somerset Council
Neighbouring areas: Bristol · Wiltshire · Gloucestershire · Dorset
Guide price region: South West (+3% on West Midlands rates)

Which towns in Somerset do we cover?

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

What does a flat roof cost in Somerset?

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

Job	Guide price inc VAT
Dormer (8 m²), GRP, scaffold	£1,450–£2,750
Upstand or flashing repair	£260–£670
Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber	£1,650–£2,900
Condition survey and leak investigation	£150–£310
Localised patch repair	£150–£520
Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold	£1,950–£3,350

Which flat roofs are common in Somerset?

The climate is part of the brief. The South West averages roughly 1,260 mm of rain a year and many roofs face wind off the Atlantic, so we specify fixings and edge details for wind uplift as well as drainage. Across Somerset, flat roofs are typically found on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats, bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers and 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.

Which flat roof jobs do we take on in Somerset?

Extension and kitchen roofs

If you're fitting a new kitchen under an extension in Somerset, that's a good time to replace the roof. It makes sense to rebuild the roof before fitting new units, ceilings and lighting below, and the insulation upgrade makes the room more comfortable all year.

EPDM rubber roofing

For landlords with property in Somerset, EPDM's low upkeep is the main draw: once the outlets are kept clear and the trims are checked once or twice a year, there is little else to do. It also goes down quickly on a small roof, which keeps disruption for tenants to a minimum.

Flat roof surveys and leak tracing

Buyers in Somerset sometimes find a general survey flags a flat roof as a concern without saying much more. A specific flat roof survey fills that gap, describing the condition and likely cost of any work so it can be factored into the decision.

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 Somerset?

Flat roofing in Somerset: questions

Which postcode areas do you cover in Somerset?

All of Somerset, including the BA, BS, TA postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.

How soon can you survey a roof in Somerset?

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.

Do you cover all of Somerset?

Yes. We cover the whole of Somerset, including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil. If your town isn't listed, send your postcode and we'll confirm.

Do you work on commercial roofs in Somerset?

Yes: shops, offices, units and blocks of flats across Somerset, with work planned around opening hours and residents.

Flat roofing contractors in Somerset