- Guide price
- £2,650–£4,650
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement roofs
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
South Lanarkshire at a glance
- Largest towns
- East Kilbride, Hamilton, Rutherglen, Cambuslang
- Postcode areas
- G, ML
- Building standards
- South Lanarkshire Council
- Neighbouring areas
- North Lanarkshire · Glasgow City · East Renfrewshire · East Dunbartonshire
- Guide price region
- Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)
How much does a flat roof replacement cost in South Lanarkshire?
Guide prices including VAT at Scotland 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 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,450–£2,500 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,850–£5,100 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,500–£2,650 |
Which flat roofs are common in South Lanarkshire?
Flat roofs in South Lanarkshire sit on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms, low-rise post-war blocks of flats and shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats. 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. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building standards in Scotland
In Scotland a building warrant is usually needed for alterations, structural work and new roofs; like-for-like repairs to a covering can be exempt. Section 6 of the technical handbooks sets a domestic roof benchmark of 0.12 W/m²K, applied as far as reasonably practicable on an existing roof. In South Lanarkshire the application goes to South Lanarkshire Council (building standards). 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.
Which towns in South Lanarkshire do we cover?
Flat roof replacement in South Lanarkshire: questions
Which towns in South Lanarkshire do you cover?
All of South Lanarkshire. 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 South Lanarkshire?
£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.
Which postcode areas do you cover in South Lanarkshire?
All of South Lanarkshire, including the G, ML postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
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.
Do I need to be at home while the roof is replaced?
Not for most of the job, as long as the team can reach the roof and there is room for a skip. We ask you to be there at the start to agree the plan and at the end to look over the finished roof.
What guarantees come with a replacement roof?
Every re-roof comes with a written workmanship guarantee, with the length set out in your quote. Manufacturer material guarantees are available on many systems and we register them for you where the system allows; ask about insurance-backed options too.
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