Barking and Dagenham at a glance
- Postcode districts
- RM9, RM8, RM10, IG11, RM6, RM13
- Council area
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- Building approval
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham building control, or a registered building control approver
- Guide price region
- London (+20% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose EPDM rubber roofing in Barking and Dagenham?
Choose EPDM in Barking and Dagenham if you want a long service life without paying for a hard, walkable finish you do not need. With good detailing it typically lasts 25 years or more, and manufacturer material guarantees are available on many EPDM systems, registered for you where the system allows.
In and around Barking and Dagenham, flat roofs are typically found on shops with flat-roofed stores below flats above, and on Victorian and Edwardian terraces with flat-roofed back additions. The Thames basin is one of the drier parts of Britain at roughly 730 mm of rain a year, but summer heat is the bigger test here: dark membranes on south-facing roofs swing a long way in temperature.
How much does an EPDM rubber roof cost in Barking and Dagenham?
For Barking and Dagenham we use London rates: £1,900–£3,350 is the guide for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, VAT included. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,900–£3,350 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £3,350–£5,850 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £900–£1,500 |
Do I need building regulations approval to replace a roof with EPDM?
Often, yes. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, re-covering more than half of a flat roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so the roof should be insulated towards the renovation standard where that is feasible; in Scotland, the council's building standards service decides whether a building warrant is needed.
An unheated detached garage normally falls outside these rules, and a patch repair is treated differently from a full re-cover.
In practice that means a warm roof: insulation above the deck, a vapour control layer beneath it and the EPDM on top. The extra thickness lifts the finished roof, so at survey we check door thresholds, window cills, wall flashings and upstand heights, aiming for an upstand of about 150 mm above the finished surface. Where approval is needed, we deal with building control or building standards for you. The building regulations page and our warm vs cold roof guide go into more detail.
What's included?
- EPDM membrane fully bonded, in one sheet where the roof size allows
- New drip and kerb trims, outlets and upstand details
- Written workmanship guarantee, plus manufacturer guarantee registration where available
- Deck check and replacement of soft or rotten boards
Building regulations in England
Replacing more than half of a flat roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so the roof is insulated to around 0.16 W/m²K where that's technically and economically feasible, and the work is notified to building control: the council or a registered building control approver, unless a registered competent person self-certifies it. A roof on a new extension is built to 0.15 W/m²K. Patch repairs, and most unheated detached garages, don't trigger the upgrade. Structural changes, or a new covering that adds 15% or more to the roof's weight, also need approval. More on the rules.
Which nearby areas do we also cover?
EPDM rubber roofing in Barking and Dagenham: questions
Do you cover Barking and Dagenham?
Yes. Barking and Dagenham is part of our London coverage, including postcode districts RM9, RM8, RM10, IG11, RM6, RM13. Surveys and roofs are carried out by vetted roofing teams working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.
Who checks building regulations for a flat roof in Barking and Dagenham?
Where the work needs approval it goes to London Borough of Barking and Dagenham building control, or a registered building control approver. 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 Barking and Dagenham?
£1,900–£3,350 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at London guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Can you put a green roof on top of EPDM?
Yes. EPDM is often used under sedum, with a protection layer, drainage and growing medium laid on top. The structure must be able to carry the extra weight, which we check before quoting.
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.