Lancing at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BN15
- Population
- about 18,692 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Adur District Council
- Building approval
- Adur District Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Worthing, about 2 miles
- Guide price region
- South East (+10% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose EPDM rubber roofing in Lancing?
Where an older flat roof in Lancing 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 Lancing, flat roofs are typically found on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms, and on lock-up garage blocks on estates. Much of the South East sits in the drier Thames catchment at roughly 730 mm of rain a year, so the usual failures are at joints, upstands and outlets rather than from sheer volume of rain.
How much does an EPDM rubber roof cost in Lancing?
Guide price in Lancing: £1,750–£3,100 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, including VAT at South East 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 | £1,750–£3,100 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £3,100–£5,350 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £850–£1,400 |
How long does an EPDM roof last, and what guarantees come with it?
A well-specified EPDM roof typically lasts 25 to 50 years, and one BBA assessment of an EPDM membrane puts its expected life at 35 years or more. Problems usually come from poorly bonded upstands, damaged trims or ponding, rather than the rubber itself.
Three separate documents can sit behind an EPDM roof:
- Manufacturer material guarantee: covers the membrane and, on some systems, the wider build-up. Many need registration and a specified build-up, so we register it for you where the system allows.
- Our written workmanship guarantee: given on every re-roof, with the length set out in your quote.
- Insurance-backed guarantee: an option worth asking about if you want cover that does not depend on the contractor still trading.
A BBA certificate is an assessment of the product, not a guarantee. Our guide to flat roof guarantees explains the differences, and the lifespan guide compares EPDM with the other systems.
What's included?
- New drip and kerb trims, outlets and upstand details
- 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 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?
- Shoreham-by-Sea · 2 mi
- Worthing · 2 mi
- Portslade · 5 mi
- Brighton · 8 mi
- Littlehampton · 10 mi
- Rottingdean · 12 mi
EPDM rubber roofing in Lancing: questions
Do you cover Lancing?
Yes. Lancing is part of our West Sussex coverage, including postcode districts BN15. 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 Lancing?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Adur District 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 Lancing?
£1,750–£3,100 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at South East guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
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.
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.