Poulton-le-Fylde at a glance
- Postcode districts
- FY6
- Population
- about 19,914 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Wyre Council
- Building approval
- Wyre Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Blackpool, about 3 miles
- Guide price region
- North West (−5% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose a green roof in Poulton-le-Fylde?
Rainwater from flat roofs in Poulton-le-Fylde runs off quickly in heavy showers. A green roof holds some of that water back and releases it more slowly, which is one reason some owners and developers choose one. The flowering sedum also draws in bees and other insects.
In and around Poulton-le-Fylde, flat roofs are typically found on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced, and on 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions. The North West is one of England's wetter regions, averaging roughly 1,290 mm of rain a year, so falls, outlets and well-detailed upstands matter more than the membrane colour.
How much does a green roof cost in Poulton-le-Fylde?
Guide price in Poulton-le-Fylde: £4,200–£7,700 for a 20 m² insulated extension roof finished as a sedum green roof, including VAT at North West rates. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM with sedum green roof | £4,200–£7,700 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,650–£4,650 |
Can my flat roof take the weight of a green roof?
Not every roof can, which is why we check the structure before quoting. A sedum roof is light compared with an intensive garden, but its growing medium holds water, and a saturated build-up adds significant weight to the roof.
We look at the joist sizes, spans and spacing, the condition of the deck and what the roof sits on. On a recently built extension with generously sized joists, an extensive green roof may be straightforward. On an older garage or a roof with undersized or rotten timbers, the structure may need strengthening, or a structural engineer's calculation may be needed before we can go ahead.
In England, a new roof covering that adds 15% or more to the weight of the roof triggers building control approval, and a green roof will often fall into that category. We handle building control where it is needed. The building regulations page covers the approval routes in each nation.
What's included?
- Warm or inverted build-up to suit the roof
- Structural check of joists, deck and supports
- Gravel strips kept clear around edges and outlets
- Pre-grown sedum blankets laid and watered in
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?
- Blackpool · 3 mi
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 3 mi
- Lytham St Annes · 6 mi
- Fleetwood · 6 mi
- Preston · 12 mi
- Southport · 13 mi
Green and sedum roofs in Poulton-le-Fylde: questions
Do you cover Poulton-le-Fylde?
Yes. Poulton-le-Fylde is part of our Lancashire coverage, including postcode districts FY6. 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 Poulton-le-Fylde?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Wyre 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 green roof cost in Poulton-le-Fylde?
£4,200–£7,700 for a 20 m² insulated extension roof finished as a sedum green roof, at North West guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
What happens if a green roof needs repairing?
The green layers are lifted around the problem area, the membrane is repaired, and the layers are relaid. Building on a sound, long-life membrane in the first place keeps that to a minimum.
Do I need to water a sedum roof?
Usually only in the first season, during long dry spells, while the blankets establish. After that, sedum copes with dry weather well.