Hawick at a glance
- Postcode districts
- TD9
- Population
- about 13,512 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Scottish Borders Council
- Building approval
- Scottish Borders Council building standards
- Guide price region
- Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose EPDM rubber roofing in Hawick?
If your Hawick roof has been patched more than once and the felt is cracking or blistering, a full replacement in EPDM can be better value than another repair. The rubber stays flexible through hot summers and freezing nights, and the replacement is the right point to bring the insulation up to standard.
In a town like Hawick, flat roofs are commonly found on 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions or lock-up garage blocks on estates. 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 Hawick?
At Scotland guide rates, a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM comes to £1,500–£2,650 including VAT. 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
- Deck check and replacement of soft or rotten boards
- Warm-roof insulation and vapour control layer where required
- Strip-out of the old covering, with waste taken away
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 Hawick: questions
Do you cover Hawick?
Yes. Hawick is part of our Scottish Borders coverage, including postcode districts TD9. 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 Hawick?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Scottish Borders 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 Hawick?
£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 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.
Can a punctured EPDM roof be repaired?
Usually, yes. The area is cleaned and primed, then an EPDM patch or cover tape is bonded over the damage. If water has reached the deck, a survey first is sensible.