Oadby at a glance
- Postcode districts
- LE2
- Population
- about 23,849 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
- Building approval
- Oadby and Wigston Borough Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Leicester, about 3 miles
- Guide price region
- East Midlands (−2% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose a liquid-applied roof in Oadby?
For businesses and landlords in Oadby, a cold-applied liquid roof means no flame on site and, with some systems, a short cure time. That can make it easier to work around occupied buildings, tenants and opening hours than a system that needs hot works or a long strip-out.
Oadby's flat roofs are mostly on lock-up garage blocks on estates, with plenty on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms too. 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.
How much does a liquid-applied roof cost in Oadby?
At East Midlands guide rates, a typical 18 m² garage roof in a liquid-applied system comes to £2,000–£3,200 including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Single garage (18 m²), liquid-applied | £2,000–£3,200 |
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £1,850–£3,200 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,550–£2,750 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,750–£4,800 |
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.
What's included?
- Primer matched to the substrate
- Fleece-reinforced liquid membrane applied to the specified thickness
- Surface cleaning, repairs and removal of loose material
- Survey of the existing roof, including moisture and adhesion checks
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?
- Wigston · 2 mi
- Humberstone · 3 mi
- Leicester · 3 mi
- Glen Parva · 4 mi
- Mountsorrel · 8 mi
- Earl Shilton · 10 mi
Liquid-applied roofing in Oadby: questions
Do you cover Oadby?
Yes. Oadby is part of our Leicestershire coverage, including postcode districts LE2. 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 Oadby?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Oadby and Wigston Borough 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 Oadby?
£2,000–£3,200 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in a liquid-applied system, at East Midlands guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
How long does a liquid roof take to cure?
That depends on the product and the weather. Some systems are rain-resistant within an hour or so, others take longer, and full cure can take a day or more in cool weather.
What is a fleece-reinforced liquid roof?
It is a liquid membrane with a polyester fleece embedded between coats. The fleece adds strength, helps control thickness and resists cracking where the surface moves slightly.