- Guide price
- £1,500–£2,600
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement roofs
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
Tyne and Wear at a glance
- Largest towns
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Washington
- Postcode areas
- DH, NE, SR
- Building control
- Newcastle City Council, Sunderland City Council, South Tyneside Council and 2 other councils
- Neighbouring areas
- Northumberland · County Durham · North Yorkshire · Cumbria
- Guide price region
- North East (−7% on West Midlands rates)
How much does a new garage roof cost in Tyne and Wear?
Guide prices including VAT at North 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 | £1,500–£2,600 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,400–£2,450 |
| Single garage (18 m²), GRP fibreglass | £1,650–£3,000 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,800–£5,000 |
Which flat roofs are common in Tyne and Wear?
Flat roofs in Tyne and Wear sit on 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions, newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced and terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year; the North East is drier than the west but cold and windy near the coast, so wind uplift and freeze-thaw are in the specification. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building regulations in England
Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. Renovated roofs over heated rooms are insulated to around 0.16 W/m²K where that's feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.15 W/m²K. In Tyne and Wear the application goes to Newcastle City Council, Sunderland City Council, South Tyneside Council and 2 other councils. More on the rules.
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.
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.
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do we cover?
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Washington
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Whickham
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
Garage roofs in Tyne and Wear: questions
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
All of Tyne and Wear. The main towns have their own pages below, and if yours isn't listed we still cover it: send your postcode and we'll confirm.
How much does a new garage roof cost in Tyne and Wear?
£1,500–£2,600 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at North East guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which council handles building control for a flat roof in Tyne and Wear?
It depends on where the roof is: in Tyne and Wear that's Newcastle City Council, Sunderland City Council, South Tyneside Council and 2 other councils. Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. We confirm which applies at the survey.
Is it worth repairing a garage roof instead?
If the roof is generally sound and dry with one isolated defect, a repair is usually sensible. Widespread cracking, a soft deck or repeat leaks point to replacement.
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.
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.
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