Bath at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BA1, BA2
- Population
- about 101,557 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Bath & North East Somerset Council
- Building approval
- Bath & North East Somerset Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Bristol, about 12 miles
- Guide price region
- South West (+3% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Bath?
Flats, HMOs and block roofs
Fire performance matters near boundaries and on occupied buildings in Bath. We check the external fire classification of the whole roof build-up, not just the membrane, control or avoid hot works near escape routes and windows, and keep fire-stopping details intact where the roof crosses a separating wall.
Single-ply membrane roofing
Single-ply often suits blocks and mixed-use buildings in Bath because no flame is used on the roof, which can make work around residents and businesses easier to plan. Hot-air welding still needs care, but the fire risk is lower than with torch-on.
Emergency leak repairs
Landlords with flats or HMOs in Bath are generally expected to deal with leaks promptly once tenants report them. An emergency visit stops the water, and our written report and quote give you what you need to approve the permanent repair.
All flat roof services in Bath:
- Green and sedum roofs
- Flat roof replacement
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Emergency leak repairs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Commercial flat roofing
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Flat roof repairs
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Balconies and roof terraces
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Dormer roofs
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Garage roofs
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Single-ply membrane roofing
How much does a flat roof cost in Bath?
Guide prices at South West 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), EPDM rubber | £1,650–£2,900 |
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £1,950–£3,350 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,850–£3,350 |
| Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit | £190–£460 |
| Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation | £13,650–£22,450 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Bath?
In a large town like Bath flat roofs are mostly on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced and low-rise post-war blocks of flats. Local weather shapes the specification. 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. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Who approves flat roof work in Bath?
Where approval is needed it goes to Bath & North East Somerset 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 Bath do we cover?
Flat roofing in Bath: questions
Do you cover Bath?
Yes, including postcode districts BA1, BA2. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
Do you also cover Keynsham?
Yes. Keynsham is about 6 miles from Bath and we cover it too.
Can you repair a leaking flat roof in Bath?
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.
What's the best flat roof system for a house in Bath?
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.