Felling at a glance
- Postcode districts
- NE10
- Population
- about 34,355 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Gateshead Council
- Building approval
- Gateshead Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles
- Guide price region
- North East (−7% on West Midlands rates)
When should a flat roof in Felling be replaced?
Selling or letting a property in Felling can also prompt a replacement. A buyer's surveyor will usually flag a flat roof near the end of its life, and a recent replacement with written workmanship and material guarantees answers that question before it turns into a negotiation point.
Around Felling, flat roofs are common on lock-up garage blocks on estates and on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year; the North East is drier than the west but cold and windy near the coast, so wind uplift and freeze-thaw are in the specification.
How much does a flat roof replacement cost in Felling?
Guide price in Felling: £2,600–£4,550 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, including VAT at North East 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 | £2,600–£4,550 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,400–£2,450 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,800–£5,000 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,500–£2,600 |
How long does it take to replace a flat roof?
A garage or single-storey extension roof is usually stripped and re-covered in one to three working days; larger, higher or more detailed roofs take longer. Weather sets the pace, because the deck must be dry before insulation and membrane go down.
We strip only as much as can be made weathertight that day, so the roof is never left open overnight. Expect noise and some vibration during the strip, a skip on the drive (or on the road with a permit) and ladders or a tower against the house. Rooms below stay usable, though it helps to clear shelves near the ceiling. Resin systems such as GRP smell strongly while they cure, so keep nearby windows closed that day. Two-storey roofs need scaffold, which goes up before we start and comes down after sign-off.
What's included?
- Strip-out of the old covering, with waste and skip
- Building control handled where needed, plus a written workmanship guarantee
- New deck, firrings and warm-roof insulation where needed
- Fixed written quote listing the full build-up
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?
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 2 mi
- Wallsend · 3 mi
- Gosforth · 4 mi
- Jarrow · 4 mi
- Whickham · 4 mi
- Washington · 4 mi
Flat roof replacement in Felling: questions
Do you cover Felling?
Yes. Felling is part of our Tyne and Wear coverage, including postcode districts NE10. 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 Felling?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Gateshead 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 Felling?
£2,600–£4,550 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, at North East guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
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.