Falmouth at a glance
- Postcode districts
- TR11
- Population
- about 31,988 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Cornwall Council
- Building approval
- Cornwall Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Redruth, about 9 miles
- Guide price region
- South West (+3% on West Midlands rates)
What do block and HMO roofs in Falmouth need?
A block roof in Falmouth is a long-term asset, so we talk about whole-life cost as well as the price today. A longer-life system with corrected falls can mean fewer reactive repairs and fewer rounds of consultation over the years, and the survey explains the options in plain terms.
In and around Falmouth, flat roofs are typically found on lock-up garage blocks on estates, and on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats. The South West averages roughly 1,260 mm of rain a year and many roofs face wind off the Atlantic, so we specify fixings and edge details for wind uplift as well as drainage.
How much does a block or HMO roof cost in Falmouth?
For Falmouth we use South West rates: £16,000–£28,000 is the guide for a 150 m² block-of-flats roof in felt with insulation and scaffold, VAT included. 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 | £16,000–£28,000 |
| Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation | £13,650–£22,450 |
Which roofing systems last longest on a block of flats?
Mastic asphalt, EPDM, single-ply and high-performance built-up felt all give long service lives on block roofs; the right choice depends on the deck, how the roof is used, the details and the whole-life cost.
- Mastic asphalt: 30–60 years with maintenance, common on concrete-decked blocks and walkways. See mastic asphalt roofing.
- EPDM: 25–50 years, laid in large sheets with few joins.
- Single-ply: 25–35+ years, quick to lay on larger roofs, with welded laps. See single-ply roofing.
- Built-up felt: 15–25 years for modern torch-on systems and longer for high-performance systems, robust where maintenance teams walk the roof.
- Liquid-applied: 10–25+ years by product, useful as an overlay on a sound roof with complex details.
The cheapest roof today is not always the cheapest over the life of the building. A longer-life system, with tapered insulation to cure ponding, can mean fewer reactive repairs and fewer rounds of consultation. These lives are indicative and assume good specification and regular maintenance.
What's included?
- Quotes laid out to support leaseholder consultation
- Free survey and fixed, itemised written quote
- Long-life systems: mastic asphalt, EPDM, single-ply and built-up felt
- 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 Falmouth: questions
Do you cover Falmouth?
Yes. Falmouth is part of our Cornwall coverage, including postcode districts TR11. 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 Falmouth?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Cornwall 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 Falmouth?
£16,000–£28,000 for a 150 m² block-of-flats roof in felt with insulation and scaffold, at South West guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Can a block roof be replaced in phases?
Yes. Larger roofs can be split into sections over one or more budget years, with each phase priced separately and each section left watertight before the team leaves site.
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.