Pontypool at a glance
- Postcode districts
- NP4
- Population
- about 35,686 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Torfaen County Borough Council
- Building approval
- Torfaen County Borough Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Cwmbran, about 3 miles
- Guide price region
- Wales (−8% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose EPDM rubber roofing in Pontypool?
EPDM makes sense for a property in Pontypool when the roof is a straightforward shape, such as a garage or rear extension, and nobody needs to walk on it. A single sheet leaves few joins to fail, and because it is cold-applied there is no naked flame near timber fascias or a lived-in home.
Around Pontypool, flat roofs are common on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced and on lock-up garage blocks on estates. Wales averages roughly 1,460 mm of rain a year, among the wettest in Britain, so we design for steady run-off: proper falls, clear outlets and upstands well above the finished roof.
How much does an EPDM rubber roof cost in Pontypool?
For Pontypool we use Wales rates: £1,450–£2,600 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 | £1,450–£2,600 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,600–£4,500 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £700–£1,150 |
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?
- New drip and kerb trims, outlets and upstand details
- Strip-out of the old covering, with waste taken away
- Warm-roof insulation and vapour control layer where required
- Written workmanship guarantee, plus manufacturer guarantee registration where available
Building regulations in Wales
The Welsh Approved Document L applies. Renovating more than half of a roof over a heated room means upgrading it to around 0.16 W/m²K where feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.13 W/m²K. Welsh Government guidance is that most re-roofing needs building control approval, so check whenever more than a quarter of a roof is replaced or repaired. We deal with the application as part of the job. More on the rules.
Which nearby areas do we also cover?
EPDM rubber roofing in Pontypool: questions
Do you cover Pontypool?
Yes. Pontypool is part of our Torfaen coverage, including postcode districts NP4. 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 Pontypool?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Torfaen County Borough Council 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 Pontypool?
£1,450–£2,600 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at Wales guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
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.
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.