Shipley at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BD18
- Population
- about 28,544 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Building approval
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Bradford, about 3 miles
- Guide price region
- Yorkshire and the Humber (−5% on West Midlands rates)
What makes a good extension roof in Shipley?
Extension roofs in Shipley are often replaced because the original was built cheaply: thin chipboard decks, little or no insulation and felt turned up the wall without a proper flashing. Twenty or thirty years on, those weaknesses show up as leaks at the back wall and a cold, damp ceiling.
Around Shipley, flat roofs are common on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers and on low-rise post-war blocks of flats. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year; the Pennine side of Yorkshire is wetter and windier than the east, so we specify for the site rather than the county.
How much does a new extension roof cost in Shipley?
Guide price in Shipley: £2,650–£4,650 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, including VAT at Yorkshire and the Humber 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 |
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?
- Building control handled where needed, and a written workmanship guarantee
- Staged strip-out so the room stays weathertight
- Free survey of the roof, abutment and room below
- Falls set away from the house wall
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 Shipley: questions
Do you cover Shipley?
Yes. Shipley is part of our West Yorkshire coverage, including postcode districts BD18. 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 Shipley?
Where the work needs approval it goes to City of Bradford Metropolitan 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 Shipley?
£2,650–£4,650 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, at Yorkshire and the Humber guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
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.
Why does my extension ceiling get damp in winter if the roof isn't leaking?
That is often condensation in a cold roof, where warm, moist air reaches the cold underside of the deck. A warm-roof replacement with a vapour control layer usually solves it.