Telford at a glance
- Postcode districts
- TF3, TF4
- Population
- about 155,570 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Telford & Wrekin Council
- Building approval
- Telford & Wrekin Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Wolverhampton, about 15 miles
- Guide price region
- West Midlands (baseline rates)
When does a garage roof in Telford need replacing?
Many garages in Telford 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.
Telford's flat roofs are mostly on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced, with plenty on lock-up garage blocks on estates too. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year and the West Midlands sits close to that, so falls and outlets are the difference between a roof that drains and one that ponds.
How much does a new garage roof cost in Telford?
Guide price in Telford: £1,600–£2,800 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, including VAT at West Midlands 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 | £1,600–£2,800 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,500–£2,600 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,800–£3,250 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £3,000–£5,400 |
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?
- Written workmanship guarantee, with material guarantees registered where available
- Free survey of the deck, fall and gutter line
- New membrane dressed into fresh edge and drip trims
- Strip-out of old felt, chippings and waste
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?
- Wellington · 3 mi
- Shrewsbury · 13 mi
- Wolverhampton · 15 mi
- Stafford · 17 mi
- Kingswinford · 17 mi
- Willenhall · 18 mi
Garage roofs in Telford: questions
Do you cover Telford?
Yes. Telford is part of our Shropshire coverage, including postcode districts TF3, TF4. 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 Telford?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Telford & Wrekin 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 Telford?
£1,600–£2,800 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at West Midlands 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.
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.