- Guide price
- £2,450–£4,300
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement roofs
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
County Armagh at a glance
- Largest towns
- Craigavon, Portadown, Armagh
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Building control
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Neighbouring areas
- County Down · Belfast · County Tyrone · County Antrim
- Guide price region
- Northern Ireland (−12% on West Midlands rates)
How much does a new extension roof cost in County Armagh?
Guide prices including VAT at Northern Ireland rates. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,450–£4,300 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,650–£4,750 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £2,650–£4,600 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,400–£2,450 |
Which flat roofs are common in County Armagh?
Flat roofs in County Armagh sit on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers, terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms and low-rise post-war blocks of flats. Northern Ireland averages roughly 1,150 mm of rain a year, spread over many wet days, so a roof that sheds water quickly to clear outlets lasts far longer than one that holds puddles. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building control in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, renovating or replacing a roof over a heated room usually means meeting Technical Booklet F1, and building control should be contacted before work starts. Technical Booklet F1 sets roof insulation at 0.18 W/m²K when a roof over a heated room is renovated or newly built, where feasible. In County Armagh the application goes to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. More on the rules.
Which flat roof system suits a kitchen extension?
On a plain rectangular extension, EPDM rubber is a strong, quiet choice that can often be laid in one sheet. It handles the slight movement between an extension and the house well.
Where the roof has a lantern, several rooflights or an internal corner, GRP fibreglass forms neat, rigid details around each one. Torch-on felt is a proven layered system and keeps costs down, though near timber cladding or at fragile junctions we may prefer a cold-applied method. If the extension is overlooked from upstairs windows, a sedum green roof is worth considering, provided the structure can take the extra load.
Whatever the membrane, the insulation sits above the deck as a warm roof. Our warm vs cold roof guide explains why.
Which towns in County Armagh do we cover?
Extension and kitchen roofs in County Armagh: questions
Which towns in County Armagh do you cover?
All of County Armagh. The main towns have their own pages below, and if yours isn't listed we still cover it: send your postcode and we'll confirm.
How much does a new extension roof cost in County Armagh?
£2,450–£4,300 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, at Northern Ireland guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which council handles building control for a flat roof in County Armagh?
It depends on where the roof is: in County Armagh that's Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. In Northern Ireland, renovating or replacing a roof over a heated room usually means meeting Technical Booklet F1, and building control should be contacted before work starts. We confirm which applies at the survey.
Will a new extension roof sit higher than the old one?
Usually, by the thickness of the added insulation. We check the height against the upstairs window sills, door thresholds and wall flashings at survey so everything still works.
Can a sedum roof go on my extension?
Possibly, if the structure can carry the extra weight and the roof has suitable falls and drainage. We check the joists at survey before recommending it.
Is EPDM or GRP better for a kitchen extension?
Neither is better in every case. EPDM suits simple rectangular roofs with few details, while GRP is often chosen where there are rooflights, corners or occasional foot traffic.
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