Ely at a glance
- Postcode districts
- CB7
- Population
- about 20,574 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- East Cambridgeshire District Council
- Building approval
- East Cambridgeshire District Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Cambridge, about 15 miles
- Guide price region
- East of England (+5% on West Midlands rates)
What do block and HMO roofs in Ely need?
Fire performance matters near boundaries and on occupied buildings in Ely. We check the external fire classification of the whole roof build-up, not just the membrane, control or avoid hot works near escape routes and windows, and keep fire-stopping details intact where the roof crosses a separating wall.
Around Ely, flat roofs are common on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers and on lock-up garage blocks on estates. The East of England is the driest part of Britain, with parts of the Anglian region around 630 mm a year, so summer heat and UV, not rainfall, do most of the ageing on a felt roof.
How much does a block or HMO roof cost in Ely?
At East of England guide rates, a 150 m² block-of-flats roof in felt with insulation and scaffold comes to £16,350–£28,550 including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block of flats (150 m²), felt + insulation + scaffold | £16,350–£28,550 |
| Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation | £13,900–£22,850 |
How does Section 20 consultation affect roof works?
In England and Wales, if leaseholders pay for roof works through the service charge and any one leaseholder's share will be over the statutory threshold, the freeholder or managing agent must consult them under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 before the work is contracted.
The consultation is run by the freeholder or agent, not by us. It usually involves a notice of intention and then estimates shared with leaseholders, each stage with time for comments, and missing a step can limit what can be recovered through the service charge. Take advice from your agent or a specialist adviser if you are unsure; we don't give legal advice.
What we provide is an itemised written quote that is easy to share and compare: system and build-up, roof area, scaffold and access, insulation, outlets, upstands and trims, waste disposal, provisional sums for hidden defects such as deck repairs, and VAT shown clearly. We can price more than one system on the same scope, so leaseholders are comparing like with like.
What's included?
- Written workmanship guarantee, with manufacturer guarantees registered where the system allows
- Long-life systems: mastic asphalt, EPDM, single-ply and built-up felt
- Building control and insulation upgrades handled where needed
- Resident notices, access planning and phased work
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?
Flats, HMOs and block roofs in Ely: questions
Do you cover Ely?
Yes. Ely is part of our Cambridgeshire coverage, including postcode districts CB7. 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 Ely?
Where the work needs approval it goes to East Cambridgeshire 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 block or HMO roof cost in Ely?
£16,350–£28,550 for a 150 m² block-of-flats roof in felt with insulation and scaffold, at East of England guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Do residents need to move out during a re-roof?
No. Block roofs are normally replaced with residents in place, and if we need to check a ceiling inside a top-floor flat, access is arranged through the agent or landlord.
Does a block roof replacement need building control?
Usually, yes. Re-covering more than half of a roof over heated flats normally triggers the thermal element rules, which bring insulation and approval requirements, and we handle building control or building standards where it is needed.