Burnley at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BB10, BB11
- Population
- about 149,422 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Burnley Borough Council
- Building approval
- Burnley Borough Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Oldham, about 19 miles
- Guide price region
- North West (−5% on West Midlands rates)
What makes a good extension roof in Burnley?
Ponding against the house wall is a common reason for replacing an extension roof in Burnley. When the deck dips near the wall or the fall runs the wrong way, water sits against the abutment and eventually gets in. A new roof with corrected falls moves the water to the gutter.
In a large town like Burnley, flat roofs are commonly found on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches or terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms. The North West is one of England's wetter regions, averaging roughly 1,290 mm of rain a year, so falls, outlets and well-detailed upstands matter more than the membrane colour.
How much does a new extension roof cost in Burnley?
Guide price in Burnley: £2,650–£4,650 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, including VAT at North West 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 | £2,650–£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 |
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
- Building control handled where needed, and a written workmanship guarantee
- Free survey of the roof, abutment and room below
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 Burnley: questions
Do you cover Burnley?
Yes. Burnley is part of our Lancashire coverage, including postcode districts BB10, BB11. 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 Burnley?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Burnley Borough 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 Burnley?
£2,650–£4,650 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, at North West 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.
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.