Wakefield at a glance
- Postcode districts
- WF1, WF2, WF4, WF5, WF6
- Population
- about 109,766 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Wakefield Council
- Building approval
- Wakefield Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Leeds, about 8 miles
- Guide price region
- Yorkshire and the Humber (−5% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose EPDM rubber roofing in Wakefield?
Choose EPDM in Wakefield 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 Wakefield, flat roofs are typically found on 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions, and on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year; the Pennine side of Yorkshire is wetter and windier than the east, so we specify for the site rather than the county.
How much does an EPDM rubber roof cost in Wakefield?
At Yorkshire and the Humber 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 |
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
- Written workmanship guarantee, plus manufacturer guarantee registration where available
- New drip and kerb trims, outlets and upstand details
- Warm-roof insulation and vapour control layer where required
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 Wakefield: questions
Do you cover Wakefield?
Yes. Wakefield is part of our West Yorkshire coverage, including postcode districts WF1, WF2, WF4, WF5, WF6. 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 Wakefield?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
£1,500–£2,650 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at Yorkshire and the Humber 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 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.