- Guide price
- £700–£1,200
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement roofs
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
Argyll and Bute at a glance
- Largest towns
- Helensburgh, Dunoon, Oban
- Postcode areas
- G, PA
- Building standards
- Argyll and Bute Council
- Neighbouring areas
- West Dunbartonshire · East Dunbartonshire · Glasgow City · East Renfrewshire
- Guide price region
- Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)
How much does a porch or bay roof cost in Argyll and Bute?
Guide prices including VAT at Scotland rates. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £700–£1,200 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,500–£2,650 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,850–£5,100 |
Which flat roofs are common in Argyll and Bute?
Flat roofs in Argyll and Bute sit on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches, lock-up garage blocks on estates and bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers. Scotland averages roughly 1,570 mm of rain a year, with the west far wetter than the east, so drainage, falls and wind uplift are part of every specification we write. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building standards in Scotland
In Scotland a building warrant is usually needed for alterations, structural work and new roofs; like-for-like repairs to a covering can be exempt. Section 6 of the technical handbooks sets a domestic roof benchmark of 0.12 W/m²K, applied as far as reasonably practicable on an existing roof. In Argyll and Bute the application goes to Argyll and Bute Council (building standards). More on the rules.
Which material looks best on a porch or bay roof?
For most porches, EPDM rubber gives a neat, dark grey finish that sits quietly on the front of a house, and on a small roof it can usually be laid as one piece. For angled bays and curved canopies, GRP fibreglass or a liquid-applied system follows the shape without folds or joins.
Many older bay windows and porches were finished in lead, which has a distinctive look. Where you want to keep that appearance, especially on a period house, we can discuss a lead-look finish or retaining lead flashings at the wall. On a listed building or in a conservation area, changing from lead to a membrane may need consent, so we check that at survey.
Colour matters more here than on a hidden rear roof. GRP topcoats come in several colours, and EPDM is typically black or dark grey.
Which towns in Argyll and Bute do we cover?
Porch, bay and canopy roofs in Argyll and Bute: questions
Which towns in Argyll and Bute do you cover?
All of Argyll and Bute. 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 porch or bay roof cost in Argyll and Bute?
£700–£1,200 for a small 4 m² porch or bay roof in EPDM, at Scotland guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which council handles building standards for a flat roof in Argyll and Bute?
It depends on where the roof is: in Argyll and Bute that's Argyll and Bute Council. In Scotland a building warrant is usually needed for alterations, structural work and new roofs; like-for-like repairs to a covering can be exempt. We confirm which applies at the survey.
Why is my porch roof leaking when the felt looks fine?
The water is often coming from the wall junction, not the roof surface. A failed flashing, cracked mortar or porous brick above can let water in behind the upstand.
Can a canopy over a front door be re-covered?
Yes. Small canopies are re-covered in the same way as porches, usually in EPDM or GRP, subject to the minimum charge.
Does a porch roof need a gutter?
Not always. Many small porches drip straight off the front edge, but a gutter helps over a doorway or path.
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