Aldershot at a glance
- Postcode districts
- GU11, GU12
- Population
- about 40,160 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Rushmoor Borough Council
- Building approval
- Rushmoor Borough Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Woking, about 10 miles
- Guide price region
- South East (+10% on West Midlands rates)
When does a garage roof in Aldershot need replacing?
Garage roofs in Aldershot 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.
In and around Aldershot, flat roofs are typically found on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced, and on low-rise post-war blocks of flats. 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 Aldershot?
Guide price in Aldershot: £1,750–£3,100 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, including VAT at South East 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 | £1,750–£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 |
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?
- Replacement of soft or swollen deck boards
- Written workmanship guarantee, with material guarantees registered where available
- New membrane dressed into fresh edge and drip trims
- 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 Aldershot: questions
Do you cover Aldershot?
Yes. Aldershot is part of our Hampshire coverage, including postcode districts GU11, GU12. 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 Aldershot?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Rushmoor 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 Aldershot?
£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 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.