Ferndown at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BH22
- Population
- about 17,650 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Dorset Council
- Building approval
- Dorset Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Bournemouth, about 6 miles
- Guide price region
- South West (+3% on West Midlands rates)
When does a garage roof in Ferndown need replacing?
If your garage in Ferndown has an old cement sheet roof, it will eventually crack and let in water. Any suspected asbestos is tested and removed by a licensed specialist first, then the garage can be given new timbers, a deck and a modern membrane that should last for decades with sensible maintenance.
In a town like Ferndown, flat roofs are commonly found on low-rise post-war blocks of flats or newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced. 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 Ferndown?
Guide price in Ferndown: £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 |
How long does a garage roof replacement take?
A single garage roof is typically finished in one or two days, and a double garage in two or three, weather permitting. Deck repairs and new fascias add time.
Disruption is light. You will need to empty or cover anything stored in the garage, because dust and debris can fall through gaps in an old deck during the strip. The garage door may be out of use for part of the job, and the car is best parked elsewhere so a skip can sit on the drive. We keep the roof weathertight at the end of each day.
What's included?
- Free survey of the deck, fall and gutter line
- Strip-out of old felt, chippings and waste
- New membrane dressed into fresh edge and drip trims
- Replacement of soft or swollen deck boards
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?
- Wimborne Minster · 4 mi
- Bournemouth · 6 mi
- Christchurch · 7 mi
- Poole · 7 mi
- New Milton · 11 mi
- Salisbury · 19 mi
Garage roofs in Ferndown: questions
Do you cover Ferndown?
Yes. Ferndown is part of our Dorset coverage, including postcode districts BH22. 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 Ferndown?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Dorset 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 Ferndown?
£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.
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 a garage roof be replaced in one day?
A small single garage with a sound deck can often be stripped and re-covered in a day. Deck repairs, a double garage or poor weather can stretch it to two or three.