- Guide price
- £700–£1,150
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement roofs
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
Isle of Anglesey at a glance
- Largest towns
- Holyhead
- Postcode areas
- LL
- Building control
- Isle of Anglesey County Council
- Neighbouring areas
- Gwynedd · Conwy · Denbighshire · Flintshire
- Guide price region
- Wales (−8% on West Midlands rates)
How much does a porch or bay roof cost in Isle of Anglesey?
Guide prices including VAT at Wales 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–£1,150 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,450–£2,600 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,750–£4,950 |
Which flat roofs are common in Isle of Anglesey?
Flat roofs in Isle of Anglesey sit on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches, shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats and newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced. 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. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building regulations in Wales
Welsh guidance is that most re-roofing needs building control approval, so it's worth checking whenever more than a quarter of a roof is replaced or repaired. Renovated roofs are upgraded to around 0.16 W/m²K where feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.13 W/m²K under the Welsh Approved Document L. In Isle of Anglesey the application goes to Isle of Anglesey County Council. More on the rules.
How long does a porch roof replacement take?
Most porch and bay roofs are replaced in a single day, weather permitting. GRP or liquid systems may need a return visit for a topcoat once the first coat has cured.
Disruption is minimal. You may need to use another door while a front porch is being re-roofed, and the area below should be kept clear for safety. A ground-floor bay can usually be reached from a tower or platform steps, while a first-floor bay may need a small scaffold. The window below stays usable, though it is best kept closed while resin is curing.
Do I need permission to re-roof a porch or bay?
Usually not. Re-covering a porch or bay roof without materially changing how it looks does not normally need planning permission, and an unheated open porch is not usually a thermal element.
The picture changes if the bay or porch is part of a heated room: replacing most of the roof can then bring it under the insulation rules for renovated roofs, which may need building control approval in England, a check in Wales, building standards in Scotland or district council building control in Northern Ireland. On a very small roof, adding insulation may not be technically feasible because of the height available below the window sill above. We assess that at survey.
Listed buildings need consent for changes that affect their character, and conservation areas can restrict changes to the front of a house. See our building regulations page for more detail.
Which towns in Isle of Anglesey do we cover?
Porch, bay and canopy roofs in Isle of Anglesey: questions
Which towns in Isle of Anglesey do you cover?
All of Isle of Anglesey. 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 Isle of Anglesey?
£700–£1,150 for a small 4 m² porch or bay roof in EPDM, at Wales guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which postcode areas do you cover in Isle of Anglesey?
All of Isle of Anglesey, including the LL postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
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.
How long will a new porch roof last?
With good specification and maintenance, EPDM is indicatively 25–50 years and GRP 20–40.
Should I replace lead on my bay roof with EPDM or GRP?
It depends on the house and your priorities. Membranes usually cost less and have no scrap value to thieves, but on a period or listed property keeping a lead appearance may matter or be required.
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