Wigston at a glance
- Postcode districts
- LE18
- Population
- about 37,260 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
- Building approval
- Oadby and Wigston Borough Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Leicester, about 4 miles
- Guide price region
- East Midlands (−2% on West Midlands rates)
When should a flat roof in Wigston be replaced?
A flat roof in Wigston is often worth replacing because it is the weak point of the building: heat escapes through an uninsulated deck, rooms below are cold in winter and hot in summer, and condensation marks the ceiling. A warm-roof replacement deals with comfort as well as leaks, so it is worth considering before the roof fails outright.
In a town like Wigston, flat roofs are commonly found on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms or low-rise post-war blocks of flats. The East Midlands is drier than the west of Britain, so most flat roofs here fail through age, UV and poor detailing at upstands rather than sheer rainfall.
How much does a flat roof replacement cost in Wigston?
At East Midlands guide rates, a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation comes to £2,750–£4,800 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 | £2,750–£4,800 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,500–£2,550 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,950–£5,300 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,550–£2,750 |
Which system should I replace my flat roof with?
The right system depends on the roof's size, shape, use and number of details, so no single material suits every roof. These are the usual starting points:
- EPDM rubber suits simple, rectangular roofs, where one sheet can often cover the area with few or no joins.
- GRP fibreglass suits roofs with many corners, rooflights or edges, and gives a rigid surface for occasional maintenance traffic.
- Torch-on felt is a layered, hard-wearing system that keeps the cost down on larger or plain roofs.
- Liquid-applied systems handle awkward details and can overlay a sound existing surface.
- Single-ply and mastic asphalt are more usual on commercial roofs, blocks and terraces.
We recommend a system at survey and explain why. Our EPDM vs GRP vs felt guide sets out the trade-offs if you want to compare first.
What's included?
- Strip-out of the old covering, with waste and skip
- New membrane, upstands, edge trims and outlets
- Free survey of the deck, falls, edges and insulation
- Building control handled where needed, plus a written workmanship guarantee
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?
- Oadby · 2 mi
- Glen Parva · 3 mi
- Leicester · 4 mi
- Humberstone · 5 mi
- Earl Shilton · 9 mi
- Mountsorrel · 10 mi
Flat roof replacement in Wigston: questions
Do you cover Wigston?
Yes. Wigston is part of our Leicestershire coverage, including postcode districts LE18. 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 Wigston?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Oadby and Wigston 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 flat roof replacement cost in Wigston?
£2,750–£4,800 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, at East Midlands guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Will a new flat roof be better insulated than the old one?
If it is over a heated room, yes. A full replacement usually has to be upgraded towards current insulation levels where feasible, and we build it as a warm roof with the insulation above the deck.
What time of year is best for a flat roof replacement?
Late spring to early autumn gives the most reliable dry spells, but a roof can be replaced in any season when the forecast allows. Adhesives and resins have minimum application temperatures, so winter work is planned around mild, dry days.