- Price per m²
- £90–£140
- Typical life
- 10–25+ years by product
- Manufacturer guarantees
- 10, 15 or 20-year guarantees by named system
- Typical garage roof
- £2,050–£3,250
Shropshire at a glance
- Largest towns
- Telford, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Oswestry
- Postcode areas
- SY, TF
- Building control
- Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council
- Neighbouring areas
- Staffordshire · West Midlands · Cheshire · Worcestershire
- Guide price region
- West Midlands (baseline rates)
How much does a liquid-applied roof cost in Shropshire?
Guide prices including VAT at West Midlands 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 | £2,050–£3,250 |
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £1,900–£3,250 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,600–£2,800 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,800–£4,900 |
Which flat roofs are common in Shropshire?
Flat roofs in Shropshire sit on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches, terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms and low-rise post-war blocks of flats. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year and the West Midlands sits close to that, so falls and outlets are the difference between a roof that drains and one that ponds. 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 Shropshire the application goes to Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council. 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.
Do building regulations apply if a liquid coating goes over my roof?
They can. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, re-covering more than half of a roof over a heated room is usually renovation of a thermal element, even when the new membrane goes over the old, so the roof should be insulated towards the renovation standard where feasible; for a Scottish property, the local building standards team will confirm whether a warrant is required.
A minor coating repair to a small area is different from re-covering the whole roof. Where insulation is needed, an overlay is not always practical, because the insulation has to go under a new waterproof layer. In that case we may recommend stripping to the deck, fitting a warm roof and applying the liquid system on top. Where approval applies, we deal with the paperwork; details are on the building regulations page.
Which towns in Shropshire do we cover?
Liquid-applied roofing in Shropshire: questions
Which towns in Shropshire do you cover?
All of Shropshire. 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 liquid-applied roof cost in Shropshire?
£2,050–£3,250 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in a liquid-applied system, at West Midlands 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 Shropshire?
It depends on where the roof is: in Shropshire that's Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council. 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.
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.
Can liquid roofing be applied in the rain?
No. The surface must be dry, and most systems need a dry window while they cure. Some fast-curing products shorten that window, but the team will not apply onto a damp roof.
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.
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