Market Harborough at a glance
- Postcode districts
- LE16
- Population
- about 24,779 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Harborough District Council
- Building approval
- Harborough District Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Leicester, about 14 miles
- Guide price region
- East Midlands (−2% on West Midlands rates)
What do block and HMO roofs in Market Harborough need?
Roof works on a block in Market Harborough affect many households at once. We agree notices, scaffold positions, working hours and a named contact with the agent or freeholder before we start, so residents know what is happening, when it will happen and who to ask if they have a question.
In a town like Market Harborough, flat roofs are commonly found on 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions or bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers. The East Midlands is drier than the west of Britain, so most flat roofs here fail through age, UV and poor detailing at upstands rather than sheer rainfall.
How much does a block or HMO roof cost in Market Harborough?
Guide price in Market Harborough: £15,250–£26,650 for a 150 m² block-of-flats roof in felt with insulation and scaffold, including VAT at East Midlands rates. 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 | £15,250–£26,650 |
| Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation | £12,950–£21,350 |
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?
- Long-life systems: mastic asphalt, EPDM, single-ply and built-up felt
- Quotes laid out to support leaseholder consultation
- Building control and insulation upgrades handled where needed
- Written workmanship guarantee, with manufacturer guarantees registered where the system allows
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 Market Harborough: questions
Do you cover Market Harborough?
Yes. Market Harborough is part of our Leicestershire coverage, including postcode districts LE16. 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 Market Harborough?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Harborough 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 Market Harborough?
£15,250–£26,650 for a 150 m² block-of-flats roof in felt with insulation and scaffold, at East Midlands guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Do you work for HMO landlords?
Yes. We replace and repair flat roofs on HMOs and converted flats, arrange access with tenants through the landlord or agent, and keep escape routes and entrances clear while we work.
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.