Exmouth at a glance
- Postcode districts
- EX8
- Population
- about 36,204 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- East Devon District Council
- Building approval
- East Devon District Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Exeter, about 9 miles
- Guide price region
- South West (+3% on West Midlands rates)
When does a garage roof in Exmouth need replacing?
Many garages in Exmouth still carry their original mineral felt, which may have been patched several times. Once the chippings have washed off and the laps have split, water gets under the felt and into the deck, and patches stop holding. At that stage a full replacement is the practical fix.
Exmouth's flat roofs are mostly on lock-up garage blocks on estates, with plenty on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers too. 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 new garage roof cost in Exmouth?
Guide price in Exmouth: £1,650–£2,900 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, including VAT at South West 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 | £1,650–£2,900 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,550–£2,700 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,850–£3,350 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £3,100–£5,550 |
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.
What's included?
- New membrane dressed into fresh edge and drip trims
- Written workmanship guarantee, with material guarantees registered where available
- Free survey of the deck, fall and gutter line
- Gutter or outlet renewed where the old one has failed
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?
Garage roofs in Exmouth: questions
Do you cover Exmouth?
Yes. Exmouth is part of our Devon coverage, including postcode districts EX8. 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 Exmouth?
Where the work needs approval it goes to East Devon 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 new garage roof cost in Exmouth?
£1,650–£2,900 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at South West guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
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.
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.