Greenock at a glance
- Postcode districts
- PA14, PA15, PA16, PA19
- Population
- about 41,280 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Inverclyde Council
- Building approval
- Inverclyde Council building standards
- Nearest main town
- Paisley, about 15 miles
- Guide price region
- Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose EPDM rubber roofing in Greenock?
Where an older flat roof in Greenock has a sound structure but a tired covering, EPDM is a straightforward upgrade: strip, check the deck, add a warm-roof build-up if the room below is heated, and bond the new membrane. It also makes a good base for a sedum green roof.
In and around Greenock, flat roofs are typically found on lock-up garage blocks on estates, and on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced. 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.
How much does an EPDM rubber roof cost in Greenock?
Guide price in Greenock: £1,500–£2,650 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, 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 |
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.
What's included?
- EPDM membrane fully bonded, in one sheet where the roof size allows
- Strip-out of the old covering, with waste taken away
- Warm-roof insulation and vapour control layer where required
- New drip and kerb trims, outlets and upstand details
Building standards in Scotland
In Scotland the building standards technical handbooks (Section 6 for energy) apply, and the council's building standards service decides whether a building warrant is needed. Like-for-like repairs to a roof covering can be exempt; alterations, structural work and new roofs usually need a warrant before work starts. The domestic roof benchmark is 0.12 W/m²K, applied as far as reasonably practicable on an existing roof. More on the rules.
Which nearby areas do we also cover?
EPDM rubber roofing in Greenock: questions
Do you cover Greenock?
Yes. Greenock is part of our Inverclyde coverage, including postcode districts PA14, PA15, PA16, PA19. Surveys and roofs are carried out by vetted roofing teams working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.
Who checks building standards for a flat roof in Greenock?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Inverclyde Council building standards. We tell you at the survey whether your job needs it and deal with the paperwork as part of the quote.
How much does an EPDM rubber roof cost in Greenock?
£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.
Can an EPDM roof be fitted in winter?
Yes, as long as the deck is dry. The adhesives are affected by cold and damp, so very cold or wet days can delay bonding, and the roof is kept temporarily weathertight between dry spells.
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.