- Guide price
- £1,400–£2,450
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement roofs
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
County Down at a glance
- Largest towns
- Bangor, Newtownards, Newry, Banbridge
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Building control
- Ards and North Down Borough Council, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and 1 other council
- Neighbouring areas
- Belfast · County Antrim · County Armagh · County Tyrone
- Guide price region
- Northern Ireland (−12% on West Midlands rates)
How much does a new garage roof cost in County Down?
Guide prices including VAT at Northern Ireland 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 | £1,400–£2,450 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,350–£2,300 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,550–£2,850 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,650–£4,750 |
Which flat roofs are common in County Down?
Flat roofs in County Down sit on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats, 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions and lock-up garage blocks on estates. Northern Ireland averages roughly 1,150 mm of rain a year, spread over many wet days, so a roof that sheds water quickly to clear outlets lasts far longer than one that holds puddles. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building control in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, renovating or replacing a roof over a heated room usually means meeting Technical Booklet F1, and building control should be contacted before work starts. Technical Booklet F1 sets roof insulation at 0.18 W/m²K when a roof over a heated room is renovated or newly built, where feasible. In County Down the application goes to Ards and North Down Borough Council, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and 1 other council. More on the rules.
Which roofing system is best for a garage?
For most single garages, EPDM rubber is a strong choice, because a simple rectangle can usually be covered in one sheet with no joins in the field of the roof. It is light, flexible and quick to lay.
GRP fibreglass suits garages with integral box gutters, several corners or a roof that is walked on to reach windows or clean gutters. Torch-on felt remains a cost-effective, durable option, particularly on larger lock-up runs where budget matters. Where a garage adjoins timber or other combustible material, we also consider whether a torch-free system is the safer method, such as EPDM, GRP or a liquid-applied coating.
If you plan to convert the garage later, say so at survey. A roof built as a warm roof now saves stripping it again when the room is heated.
Which towns in County Down do we cover?
- Bangor
- Newtownards
- Newry
- Banbridge
- Dundonald
- Holywood
- Downpatrick
- Comber
- Carryduff
- Warrenpoint
- Newcastle
- Donaghadee
Garage roofs in County Down: questions
Which towns in County Down do you cover?
All of County Down. 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 County Down?
£1,400–£2,450 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at Northern Ireland guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which postcode areas do you cover in County Down?
All of County Down, including the BT postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
Do I need to empty my garage before the roof is replaced?
It helps to clear valuable or delicate items, and to cover the rest with dust sheets. Debris can fall through gaps in an old deck during strip-out.
Can you replace a shared garage roof in a block?
Yes. We can quote for one garage in a row or the whole block, and we take care with the joins between bays so neighbouring roofs stay watertight.
How long does a garage roof last?
It depends on the system. As indicative figures, EPDM lasts 25–50 years, GRP 20–40 and modern torch-on felt 15–25, with good specification and maintenance.
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