Gourock at a glance
- Postcode districts
- PA19
- Population
- about 10,210 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Inverclyde Council
- Building approval
- Inverclyde Council building standards
- Nearest main town
- Greenock, about 2 miles
- Guide price region
- Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)
What makes a good extension roof in Gourock?
Rooflights fitted after the roof was built are a frequent source of trouble in Gourock 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 Gourock, flat roofs are commonly found on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers or lock-up garage blocks on estates. Scotland averages roughly 1,570 mm of rain a year, with the west far wetter than the east, so drainage, falls and wind uplift are part of every specification we write.
How much does a new extension roof cost in Gourock?
At Scotland guide rates, a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation comes to £2,650–£4,650 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 | £2,650–£4,650 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,850–£5,100 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £2,850–£4,950 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,500–£2,650 |
How long will my kitchen be disrupted by a new roof?
Most single-storey extension roofs are replaced in two to four working days, depending on size, rooflights and weather. The kitchen usually stays in use throughout.
Expect noise during the strip-out, and occasional dust through gaps around old rooflights, so it helps to cover worktops and move anything fragile off high shelves. We strip only what we can make weathertight by the end of each day. If a rooflight or lantern is being lifted and refitted, there may be a temporary cover over the opening for a short time. Resin systems smell while they cure, so keep the windows below the roof closed on that day.
What's included?
- New deck, vapour control layer and warm-roof insulation
- Falls set away from the house wall
- Staged strip-out so the room stays weathertight
- Free survey of the roof, abutment and room below
Building standards in Scotland
In Scotland the building standards technical handbooks (Section 6 for energy) apply, and the council's building standards service decides whether a building warrant is needed. Like-for-like repairs to a roof covering can be exempt; alterations, structural work and new roofs usually need a warrant before work starts. The domestic roof benchmark is 0.12 W/m²K, applied as far as reasonably practicable on an existing roof. More on the rules.
Which nearby areas do we also cover?
Extension and kitchen roofs in Gourock: questions
Do you cover Gourock?
Yes. Gourock is part of our Inverclyde coverage, including postcode districts PA19. Surveys and roofs are carried out by vetted roofing teams working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.
Who checks building standards for a flat roof in Gourock?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Inverclyde Council building standards. 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 Gourock?
£2,650–£4,650 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, at Scotland guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
How do I know my extension roof needs replacing rather than repairing?
Repeated leaks, a soft deck, wet insulation or widespread cracking point to replacement. A single defect on a dry, sound roof can usually be repaired.
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.