Frome at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BA11
- Population
- about 26,203 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Somerset Council
- Building approval
- Somerset Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Bath, about 10 miles
- Guide price region
- South West (+3% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Frome?
Extension and kitchen roofs
Rooflights fitted after the roof was built are a frequent source of trouble in Frome extensions. If the kerb was not formed properly or the membrane was simply sealed around the frame, leaks follow. Replacing the roof is the chance to rebuild every upstand to a proper standard.
Single-ply membrane roofing
If a flat roof in Frome has poor falls and ponding, a single-ply re-roof with tapered insulation can correct both problems at once. The tapered boards build the fall into the insulation, and the membrane is laid over the top, with outlets set at the new low points.
Liquid-applied roofing
If a flat roof in Frome is ageing but still dry, firmly bonded and on a sound deck, a reinforced liquid system can be applied over it. That avoids the cost and mess of a full strip-out, provided the moisture and adhesion checks at survey show the existing roof is fit to build on.
All flat roof services in Frome:
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Emergency leak repairs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Green and sedum roofs
- Flat roof replacement
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Commercial flat roofing
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Dormer roofs
- Garage roofs
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Flat roof repairs
How much does a flat roof cost in Frome?
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 |
|---|---|
| Condition survey and leak investigation | £150–£310 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £750–£1,300 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £3,100–£5,400 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £3,100–£5,550 |
| Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation | £2,800–£4,850 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Frome?
In a town like Frome flat roofs are mostly on lock-up garage blocks on estates and newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced. Rain and wind decide how a flat roof is detailed. 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 Frome?
Where approval is needed it goes to 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 Frome do we cover?
Flat roofing in Frome: questions
Do you cover Frome?
Yes, including postcode districts BA11. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
What's the best flat roof system for a house in Frome?
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.
Can you repair a leaking flat roof in Frome?
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.
Is a free survey available in Frome?
Yes, for new and replacement roofs. A standalone condition survey or leak investigation report is a paid service.