Hastings at a glance
- Postcode districts
- TN34, TN35, TN37, TN38
- Population
- about 92,855 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Hastings Borough Council
- Building approval
- Hastings Borough Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Eastbourne, about 14 miles
- Guide price region
- South East (+10% on West Midlands rates)
When does a garage roof in Hastings need replacing?
Garage roofs in Hastings are often replaced when the deck gives way. Chipboard decks swell and soften once they get wet, and you may see sagging between joists or feel the roof flex underfoot. Replacing the deck and covering together is usually more economical than repeated repairs.
Hastings's flat roofs are mostly on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches, with plenty on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms too. Much of the South East sits in the drier Thames catchment at roughly 730 mm of rain a year, so the usual failures are at joints, upstands and outlets rather than from sheer volume of rain.
How much does a new garage roof cost in Hastings?
For Hastings we use South East rates: £1,750–£3,100 is the guide for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, VAT included. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,750–£3,100 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,650–£2,900 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,950–£3,600 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £3,300–£5,900 |
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?
- Strip-out of old felt, chippings and waste
- Free survey of the deck, fall and gutter line
- Written workmanship guarantee, with material guarantees registered where available
- 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?
- Bexhill-on-Sea · 5 mi
- Hailsham · 14 mi
- Eastbourne · 14 mi
- Seaford · 22 mi
- Uckfield · 23 mi
- Crowborough · 23 mi
Garage roofs in Hastings: questions
Do you cover Hastings?
Yes. Hastings is part of our East Sussex coverage, including postcode districts TN34, TN35, TN37, TN38. 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 Hastings?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Hastings Borough 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 Hastings?
£1,750–£3,100 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at South East 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.
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.