- Guide price
- £2,800–£4,900
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement roofs
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
Shropshire at a glance
- Largest towns
- Telford, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Oswestry
- Postcode areas
- SY, TF
- Building control
- Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council
- Neighbouring areas
- Staffordshire · West Midlands · Cheshire · Worcestershire
- Guide price region
- West Midlands (baseline rates)
How much does a flat roof replacement cost in Shropshire?
Guide prices including VAT at West Midlands 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 | £2,800–£4,900 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,500–£2,600 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £3,000–£5,400 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,600–£2,800 |
Which flat roofs are common in Shropshire?
Flat roofs in Shropshire sit on low-rise post-war blocks of flats, 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions and lock-up garage blocks on estates. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year and the West Midlands sits close to that, so falls and outlets are the difference between a roof that drains and one that ponds. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building regulations in England
Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. Renovated roofs over heated rooms are insulated to around 0.16 W/m²K where that's feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.15 W/m²K. In Shropshire the application goes to Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council. More on the rules.
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.
Should I overlay my old flat roof or strip it fully?
Strip it fully if the deck is soft, the insulation is wet or the falls are wrong; an overlay only suits a dry, sound roof that already drains well. Covering a wet roof traps the moisture, and rot carries on out of sight.
An overlay also raises the roof level, eating into upstand height at walls and door thresholds, and every layer adds weight. In England, a covering that adds 15% or more to the roof's weight needs building control approval. Signs it is time to replace rather than repair:
- ponding that lingers long after rain
- blisters, cracking or crazing across wide areas
- bare bitumen where the mineral chippings have gone
- split laps and lifted upstands or flashings
- damp ceilings, or a deck that has gone soft
- leaks that return after each repair
A single defect on an otherwise dry roof can usually be put right with a repair. If you're unsure, a survey settles it, and our guides to overlay or strip and repair or replace go further.
Which towns in Shropshire do we cover?
Flat roof replacement in Shropshire: questions
Which towns in Shropshire do you cover?
All of Shropshire. The main towns have their own pages below, and if yours isn't listed we still cover it: send your postcode and we'll confirm.
How much does a flat roof replacement cost in Shropshire?
£2,800–£4,900 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, at West Midlands guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which council handles building control for a flat roof in Shropshire?
It depends on where the roof is: in Shropshire that's Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council. Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. We confirm which applies at the survey.
Will a replacement make my roof higher?
Usually a little, if insulation is added above the deck. We check door thresholds, window sills, upstands and wall flashings at survey so the new level works.
Is VAT charged on a flat roof replacement?
Yes, roof replacement is standard-rated at 20%, and an insulated replacement is treated as a single supply. Our guide prices already include VAT.
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.
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