- Price per m²
- £62–£109
- Typical life
- 25–50 years
- Manufacturer guarantees
- 20-year material warranties are common
- Typical garage roof
- £1,500–£2,650
Dumfries and Galloway at a glance
- Largest towns
- Dumfries, Stranraer, Annan
- Postcode areas
- DG
- Building standards
- Dumfries and Galloway Council
- Neighbouring areas
- South Ayrshire · East Ayrshire · South Lanarkshire · Scottish Borders
- Guide price region
- Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)
How much does an EPDM rubber roof cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
Guide prices including VAT at Scotland rates. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,500–£2,650 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,650–£4,650 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £700–£1,200 |
Which flat roofs are common in Dumfries and Galloway?
Flat roofs in Dumfries and Galloway sit on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced, low-rise post-war blocks of flats and 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions. Scotland averages roughly 1,570 mm of rain a year, with the west far wetter than the east, so drainage, falls and wind uplift are part of every specification we write. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building standards in Scotland
In Scotland a building warrant is usually needed for alterations, structural work and new roofs; like-for-like repairs to a covering can be exempt. Section 6 of the technical handbooks sets a domestic roof benchmark of 0.12 W/m²K, applied as far as reasonably practicable on an existing roof. In Dumfries and Galloway the application goes to Dumfries and Galloway Council (building standards). More on the rules.
How are the joins, edges and upstands made watertight on an EPDM roof?
They are bonded with contact adhesive and sealed with purpose-made EPDM tapes and pre-formed pieces, because the edges and details are where most rubber roof leaks start.
- Wall upstands: the rubber is turned up the wall, usually to about 150 mm above the finished roof, fully bonded, then finished with a termination bar or a cover flashing chased into the masonry.
- Corners: folded rather than cut where possible, or finished with pre-formed pieces.
- Joins: on roofs wider than one sheet, the laps are cleaned, primed and joined with splice tape, then rolled firmly.
- Pipes and vents: sealed with pre-formed pipe boots rather than relying on mastic.
- Edges and outlets: drip and kerb trims are fixed and the junction with the membrane is sealed with cover tape; outlets are bonded into the membrane at the lowest point.
We also check the falls before laying, because standing water around an outlet shortens the life of any detail. There is more on this in our pages on edges and drainage and rooflight upstands.
Which towns in Dumfries and Galloway do we cover?
EPDM rubber roofing in Dumfries and Galloway: questions
Which towns in Dumfries and Galloway do you cover?
All of Dumfries and Galloway. The main towns have their own pages below, and if yours isn't listed we still cover it: send your postcode and we'll confirm.
How much does an EPDM rubber roof cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
£1,500–£2,650 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at Scotland guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which postcode areas do you cover in Dumfries and Galloway?
All of Dumfries and Galloway, including the DG postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
Does an EPDM roof need maintenance?
Very little. Clear leaves from outlets and gutters, look over trims and upstands once or twice a year and after storms, and keep foot traffic to a minimum.
How long does it take to fit an EPDM roof?
A single garage typically takes one to two days and an insulated extension roof two to three, weather permitting. Larger roofs, scaffold and complex details add time.
Can EPDM be laid over an old felt roof?
Sometimes, but we usually recommend stripping old felt first. Overlaying hides any rot or wet insulation underneath, and over a heated room a full replacement is often when insulation has to be added anyway.
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