Alton at a glance
- Postcode districts
- GU34
- Population
- about 19,425 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- East Hampshire District Council
- Building approval
- East Hampshire District Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Basingstoke, about 9 miles
- Guide price region
- South East (+10% on West Midlands rates)
What makes a good extension roof in Alton?
Selling a house in Alton with a tired extension roof can raise questions in the buyer's survey. A recent replacement, with building control sign-off where needed and written guarantees, gives a buyer confidence and removes a likely point of negotiation.
In a town like Alton, flat roofs are commonly found on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced or bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers. 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 a new extension roof cost in Alton?
Guide price in Alton: £3,100–£5,350 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, including VAT at South East 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 | £3,100–£5,350 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £3,300–£5,900 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £3,300–£5,750 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,750–£3,100 |
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
- Free survey of the roof, abutment and room below
- Falls set away from the house wall
- 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 Alton: questions
Do you cover Alton?
Yes. Alton is part of our Hampshire coverage, including postcode districts GU34. 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 Alton?
Where the work needs approval it goes to East Hampshire 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 a new extension roof cost in Alton?
£3,100–£5,350 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, at South East guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
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.