Felling at a glance
- Postcode districts
- NE10
- Population
- about 34,355 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Gateshead Council
- Building approval
- Gateshead Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles
- Guide price region
- North East (−7% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Felling?
GRP fibreglass roofing
GRP is a good fit in Felling for roofs with awkward shapes, short runs of upstand and lots of corners, because every detail is laminated in place rather than cut and glued. Where a sheet membrane would need many joins, fibreglass forms one continuous skin across the whole roof.
Single-ply membrane roofing
For a commercial roof in Felling with rooflights, plant and outlets, single-ply's welded details give a consistent finish. Pre-formed corners, membrane-coated trims and welded kerbs are all made in the same material as the main roof, which keeps the roof consistent and simplifies any future repairs.
Balconies and roof terraces
Settled, rocking or cracked paving is a common reason to re-waterproof a terrace in Felling. Slabs bedded directly on the membrane can damage it over time. Relaying them on adjustable pedestals protects the waterproofing and gives a level surface that drains underneath.
All flat roof services in Felling:
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Dormer roofs
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
- Commercial flat roofing
- Flat roof replacement
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Flat roof repairs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Green and sedum roofs
- Garage roofs
- Emergency leak repairs
How much does a flat roof cost in Felling?
Guide prices at North East 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 |
|---|---|
| Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit | £170–£420 |
| Upstand or flashing repair | £230–£600 |
| Condition survey and leak investigation | £140–£280 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £2,800–£4,850 |
| Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation | £2,500–£4,350 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Felling?
In a town like Felling flat roofs are mostly on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches and lock-up garage blocks on estates. The climate is part of the brief. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year; the North East is drier than the west but cold and windy near the coast, so wind uplift and freeze-thaw are in the specification. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Who approves flat roof work in Felling?
Where approval is needed it goes to Gateshead 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 Felling do we cover?
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 2 mi
- Wallsend · 3 mi
- Gosforth · 4 mi
- Jarrow · 4 mi
- Whickham · 4 mi
- Washington · 4 mi
Flat roofing in Felling: questions
Do you cover Felling?
Yes, including postcode districts NE10. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
Is a free survey available in Felling?
Yes, for new and replacement roofs. A standalone condition survey or leak investigation report is a paid service.
Can you repair a leaking flat roof in Felling?
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.
Do you also cover Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Newcastle upon Tyne is about 2 miles from Felling and we cover it too.