Deeside at a glance
- Postcode districts
- CH5
- Population
- about 32,000 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Flintshire County Council
- Building approval
- Flintshire County Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Buckley, about 3 miles
- Guide price region
- Wales (−8% on West Midlands rates)
When does a garage roof in Deeside need replacing?
A garage in Deeside that is becoming a workshop, gym or home office is a good reason to replace its roof. That is the moment to think about insulation and a warm-roof build-up, so the roof does not have to be stripped again when the space is heated.
In and around Deeside, flat roofs are typically found on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches, and on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below 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.
How much does a new garage roof cost in Deeside?
Guide price in Deeside: £1,450–£2,600 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, 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 |
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's included?
- 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
- Gutter or outlet renewed where the old one has failed
Building regulations in Wales
The Welsh Approved Document L applies. Renovating more than half of a roof over a heated room means upgrading it to around 0.16 W/m²K where feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.13 W/m²K. Welsh Government guidance is that most re-roofing needs building control approval, so check whenever more than a quarter of a roof is replaced or repaired. We deal with the application as part of the job. More on the rules.
Which nearby areas do we also cover?
Garage roofs in Deeside: questions
Do you cover Deeside?
Yes. Deeside is part of our Flintshire coverage, including postcode districts CH5. 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 Deeside?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Flintshire County 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 Deeside?
£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.
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 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.