Liquid-applied roofing across Leicestershire

Price per m²

£88–£137

Typical life

10–25+ years by product

Manufacturer guarantees

10, 15 or 20-year guarantees by named system

Typical garage roof

£2,000–£3,200

How much does a liquid-applied roof cost in Leicestershire?

Guide prices including VAT at East Midlands rates. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.

Which flat roofs are common in Leicestershire?

Flat roofs in Leicestershire sit on lock-up garage blocks on estates, 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions and 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches. The East Midlands is drier than the west of Britain, so most flat roofs here fail through age, UV and poor detailing at upstands rather than sheer rainfall. 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 Leicestershire the application goes to Leicester City Council, Charnwood Borough Council, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council and 5 other councils. More on the rules.

When is a liquid roof the best option, and when is it not?

A liquid roof is often the best option for roofs crowded with pipes, vents and upstands, for balconies and walkways, and for overlaying a structurally sound roof that is starting to fail. It is the wrong choice when the deck is rotten, the insulation is wet or the falls are badly wrong.

Advantages: continuous finish with no laps; forms details around pipes and odd shapes easily; cold-applied with no flame; can often go over felt, asphalt or concrete; some systems take foot traffic.

Disadvantages: higher cost per square metre than felt or EPDM; needs dry weather and careful thickness control; only as good as the surface it is bonded to; product quality varies widely across the market.

For a straightforward re-roof on a fresh deck, EPDM or GRP may offer better value. Larger flat areas suit torch-on felt or single-ply. On a sound mastic asphalt roof, a compatible liquid system can sometimes be applied over it. See also our guide to overlay or strip.

How long does a liquid-applied roof last, and how is it guaranteed?

Cold liquid-applied roofs typically last 10 to 25 years or more, depending on the product and the thickness applied. One reinforced system has a BBA assessment of over 25 years, while lighter coatings designed to extend an existing roof sit at the lower end of the range.

Because life varies so much by product, it pays to know exactly what is being applied. Your quote should name the system, the reinforcement and the build-up.

Manufacturer guarantees are often tied to a named system, with lengths such as 10, 15 or 20 years depending on the specification, and some require registration or an approved applicator. We handle that registration where the system permits it. Every re-roof also carries our written workmanship guarantee, with the length set out in the quote, and you can ask about insurance-backed options. A BBA certificate is a product assessment, not a guarantee; our guarantees guide explains the difference.

Which towns in Leicestershire do we cover?

• Leicester
• Loughborough
• Hinckley
• Coalville
• Wigston
• Melton Mowbray
• Market Harborough
• Oadby
• Earl Shilton
• Humberstone
• Mountsorrel
• Glen Parva

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