Rugby at a glance
- Postcode districts
- CV21, CV22
- Population
- about 78,117 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Rugby Borough Council
- Building approval
- Rugby Borough Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Coventry, about 11 miles
- Guide price region
- West Midlands (baseline rates)
Why choose EPDM rubber roofing in Rugby?
Choose EPDM in Rugby 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 a large town like Rugby, flat roofs are commonly found on lock-up garage blocks on estates or newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year and the West Midlands sits close to that, so falls and outlets are the difference between a roof that drains and one that ponds.
How much does an EPDM rubber roof cost in Rugby?
Guide price in Rugby: £1,600–£2,800 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, including VAT at West Midlands 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 | £1,600–£2,800 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,800–£4,900 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £750–£1,250 |
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
- 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?
- Daventry · 9 mi
- Coventry · 11 mi
- Bedworth · 11 mi
- Royal Leamington Spa · 12 mi
- Hinckley · 13 mi
- Nuneaton · 14 mi
EPDM rubber roofing in Rugby: questions
Do you cover Rugby?
Yes. Rugby is part of our Warwickshire coverage, including postcode districts CV21, CV22. 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 Rugby?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Rugby 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 Rugby?
£1,600–£2,800 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at West Midlands guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
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.
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.