Burry Port at a glance
- Postcode districts
- SA16
- Population
- about 8,310 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Carmarthenshire County Council
- Building approval
- Carmarthenshire County Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Llanelli, about 4 miles
- Guide price region
- Wales (−8% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose a liquid-applied roof in Burry Port?
If a flat roof in Burry Port is ageing but still dry, firmly bonded and on a sound deck, a reinforced liquid system can be applied over it. That avoids the cost and mess of a full strip-out, provided the moisture and adhesion checks at survey show the existing roof is fit to build on.
Around Burry Port, flat roofs are common on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers and on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches. 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 liquid-applied roof cost in Burry Port?
Guide price in Burry Port: £1,900–£3,000 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in a liquid-applied system, 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), liquid-applied | £1,900–£3,000 |
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £1,750–£3,000 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,450–£2,600 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,600–£4,500 |
Can a liquid roof go over my existing roof, and what preparation is needed?
Yes, if the existing roof is dry, firmly bonded and sitting on a sound deck. A liquid membrane is only as good as what lies beneath it, so we test the old roof before agreeing to overlay it.
At survey we check for:
- Trapped moisture: soft spots, blisters or wet insulation mean the roof should be stripped, because water sealed in will cause new blisters and decay.
- Deck condition: any sponginess or deflection needs repair first.
- Adhesion: on felt and asphalt, loose areas are cut out and patched, and the existing surface must take the primer properly.
- Falls and ponding: a coating follows the roof as it is. If water ponds now, it will pond on the new surface too unless the falls are corrected.
Preparation then follows: loose chippings removed, the surface cleaned and left to dry, blisters cut back and repaired, cracks filled, and the right primer applied. On older felt, mineral surfaces may need extra cleaning to give a good bond. Where the tests fail, we say so plainly and quote for a strip and re-roof. Read more on ponding water.
What's included?
- Detailing of upstands, outlets, pipes and corners before the main area
- Surface cleaning, repairs and removal of loose material
- Primer matched to the substrate
- Survey of the existing roof, including moisture and adhesion checks
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?
Liquid-applied roofing in Burry Port: questions
Do you cover Burry Port?
Yes. Burry Port is part of our Carmarthenshire coverage, including postcode districts SA16. 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 Burry Port?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Carmarthenshire 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 liquid-applied roof cost in Burry Port?
£1,900–£3,000 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in a liquid-applied system, at Wales guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Can liquid roofing stop a leak on a flat roof?
It can, if the leak is at a detail or the membrane is worn but the roof beneath is sound. If water has soaked the insulation or deck, coating over it will not cure the problem.
Is liquid roofing the same as a roof paint?
No. A proper liquid-applied membrane is built to a specified thickness and usually reinforced with fleece, while roof paints and simple coatings are much thinner and mainly used to extend the life of an existing covering.