Wickford at a glance
- Postcode districts
- SS11, SS12
- Population
- about 27,535 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Basildon Council
- Building approval
- Basildon Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Basildon, about 4 miles
- Guide price region
- East of England (+5% on West Midlands rates)
What makes a good extension roof in Wickford?
Rooflights fitted after the roof was built are a frequent source of trouble in Wickford extensions. If the kerb was not formed properly or the membrane was simply sealed around the frame, leaks follow. Replacing the roof is the chance to rebuild every upstand to a proper standard.
In a town like Wickford, flat roofs are commonly found on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers or shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats. The East of England is the driest part of Britain, with parts of the Anglian region around 630 mm a year, so summer heat and UV, not rainfall, do most of the ageing on a felt roof.
How much does a new extension roof cost in Wickford?
At East of England guide rates, a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation comes to £2,950–£5,150 including VAT. 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 | £2,950–£5,150 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £3,150–£5,650 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £3,150–£5,500 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,700–£2,950 |
Does an extension roof replacement need building regulations?
Usually, yes. An extension roof over a heated room is a thermal element, so replacing most of it typically brings insulation requirements and an approval route.
In England, renovating more than half of the roof means upgrading it towards 0.16 W/m²K where that is technically, functionally and economically feasible. The approval comes from building control or a competent person scheme. A brand-new extension roof is designed to 0.15. Wales usually requires approval for most re-roofing, with a renovation target of 0.16 and a new-extension target of 0.13. Scotland handles this through building standards and the warrant process, and Northern Ireland through district council building control.
Planning is not normally needed to re-cover an extension roof that looks broadly the same afterwards. Turning the roof into a terrace is another matter. We handle building control where the job needs it; see our building regulations page.
What's included?
- New deck, vapour control layer and warm-roof insulation
- Falls set away from the house wall
- New abutment upstand and flashing, plus rebuilt rooflight kerbs
- Staged strip-out so the room stays weathertight
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?
Extension and kitchen roofs in Wickford: questions
Do you cover Wickford?
Yes. Wickford is part of our Essex coverage, including postcode districts SS11, SS12. 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 Wickford?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Basildon 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 a new extension roof cost in Wickford?
£2,950–£5,150 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, at East of England guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
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 you keep my existing roof lantern?
Often, if the lantern itself is sound. We lift it, rebuild the kerb, dress the new membrane up the upstand and refit the lantern.