- Guide price
- £1,450–£2,600
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement roofs
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
Caerphilly at a glance
- Largest towns
- Caerphilly, Risca, Gelligaer, Blackwood
- Postcode areas
- CF, NP
- Building control
- Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Neighbouring areas
- Torfaen · Merthyr Tydfil · Blaenau Gwent · Newport
- Guide price region
- Wales (−8% on West Midlands rates)
How much does a new garage roof cost in Caerphilly?
Guide prices including VAT at Wales rates. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,450–£2,600 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,400–£2,400 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,650–£3,000 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,750–£4,950 |
Which flat roofs are common in Caerphilly?
Flat roofs in Caerphilly sit on lock-up garage blocks on estates, newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced and low-rise post-war blocks of flats. Wales averages roughly 1,460 mm of rain a year, among the wettest in Britain, so we design for steady run-off: proper falls, clear outlets and upstands well above the finished roof. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building regulations in Wales
Welsh guidance is that most re-roofing needs building control approval, so it's worth checking whenever more than a quarter of a roof is replaced or repaired. Renovated roofs are upgraded to around 0.16 W/m²K where feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.13 W/m²K under the Welsh Approved Document L. In Caerphilly the application goes to Caerphilly County Borough Council. More on the rules.
Do I need planning permission or building regulations for a garage roof?
Usually not for planning, and often not for building regulations either, if the garage is detached and unheated. Re-covering a roof without materially changing its appearance does not normally need a planning application.
An unheated detached garage is not normally a thermal element, so the insulation rules for renovated roofs do not usually apply. That changes if the garage is attached and heated, used as a room, or being converted. A new roof covering that adds 15% or more to the existing weight, or any structural change, still needs building control approval in England. Wales has its own threshold for re-roofing, Scotland works through building standards and NI through district council building control.
Listed buildings and conservation areas can bring extra controls. We confirm what applies at survey and handle approvals where they are needed; our building regulations page covers the detail.
What if my garage roof is asbestos cement or old felt?
If your garage has corrugated cement sheets, especially on a pre-2000 building, assume they could contain asbestos until a test says otherwise. We do not remove asbestos; any suspected material is tested and, if confirmed, removed by a licensed specialist before our work starts.
Once the old sheets have gone, the garage usually needs new timber joists or purlins and a deck before a membrane can go on. Old felt garages are more straightforward: the felt is stripped and the deck assessed in the usual way.
Lock-up blocks and rows of garages bring their own issues. A shared roof often has several owners, so we can quote per bay, or for the whole run where everyone agrees, which keeps the edges and joins between garages consistent. Attached garages need careful upstands and flashings where the roof meets the house wall, while detached ones are about edges, gutters and falls.
Not sure whether your roof needs replacing? Our guide to repair or replace sets out the signs.
Which towns in Caerphilly do we cover?
Garage roofs in Caerphilly: questions
Which towns in Caerphilly do you cover?
All of Caerphilly. 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 new garage roof cost in Caerphilly?
£1,450–£2,600 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at Wales guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which council handles building control for a flat roof in Caerphilly?
It depends on where the roof is: in Caerphilly that's Caerphilly County Borough Council. Welsh guidance is that most re-roofing needs building control approval, so it's worth checking whenever more than a quarter of a roof is replaced or repaired. We confirm which applies at the survey.
Is it worth repairing a garage roof instead?
If the roof is generally sound and dry with one isolated defect, a repair is usually sensible. Widespread cracking, a soft deck or repeat leaks point to replacement.
Should I insulate my garage roof?
Only if the garage is heated or you plan to use it as a room. Insulating a cold, unheated garage roof can cause condensation unless it is designed carefully, so we advise case by case.
Can you put a new roof on a garage with a cement sheet roof?
Yes, once any suspected asbestos has been tested and removed by a licensed specialist. The garage then usually needs new timbers and a deck before the new membrane goes on.
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