- Guide price
- £120–£350
- Repair price
- Confirmed once the leak or damage is found
- Condition survey report
- £150–£300
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
Warwickshire at a glance
- Largest towns
- Nuneaton, Rugby, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick
- Postcode areas
- CV
- Building control
- Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Rugby Borough Council, Warwick District Council and 1 other council
- Neighbouring areas
- West Midlands · Leicestershire · Worcestershire · Northamptonshire
- Guide price region
- West Midlands (baseline rates)
How much does a new roof edge or outlet cost in Warwickshire?
Guide prices including VAT at West Midlands rates. We confirm the price once we've traced the leak or seen the damage.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Outlet or drainage repair | £120–£350 |
| Localised patch repair | £150–£500 |
| Upstand or flashing repair | £250–£650 |
| Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit | £180–£450 |
| Condition survey and leak investigation | £150–£300 |
Which flat roofs are common in Warwickshire?
Flat roofs in Warwickshire sit on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms, low-rise post-war blocks of flats and lock-up garage blocks on estates. 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 Warwickshire the application goes to Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Rugby Borough Council, Warwick District Council and 1 other council. More on the rules.
Why does water sit on my flat roof?
Water sits on a flat roof because it can't drain off fast enough: the falls are too shallow, part of the roof slopes the wrong way, the deck has sagged between joists, or an outlet is blocked or set too high.
Current guidance on flat roof design (BS 6229) means most roofs need to achieve a finished fall of at least 1:80, and roofs are commonly designed with a steeper fall, such as 1:60, so that building tolerances and deck deflection still leave enough slope. Many older roofs were built with less, or have settled over time.
A small amount of water that clears within a day or two of rain is often tolerable. Deeper ponding that lingers adds weight, holds dirt and debris, can shorten the life of some coverings and turns any small defect into a leak. A patch won't fix it, because the problem is the shape of the roof. The fix is to correct the falls, either with firring pieces under a new deck or with tapered insulation in a warm roof, or to add or lower outlets so water has somewhere to go. Our ponding water guide explains this in more detail.
Do flat roofs need overflows?
Roofs that drain to internal outlets or behind parapets should normally have an overflow, so that if an outlet blocks, water spills somewhere visible instead of rising over the upstands and into the building.
An overflow is usually a spout or weir set through the parapet or kerb at a level below the top of the upstands. When water runs from it, that is a sign the main outlet is blocked or overloaded. On a simple roof that drains over a drip trim into an external gutter, the open edge itself does the same job.
We look at where the water goes in heavy rain, how many outlets the roof has for its size, and whether the outlets, hoppers and downpipes are clear and properly connected. Leaf guards on outlets help on roofs near trees, as long as they are cleared regularly.
Which towns in Warwickshire do we cover?
Edge trims, outlets and drainage in Warwickshire: questions
Which towns in Warwickshire do you cover?
All of Warwickshire. 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 new roof edge or outlet cost in Warwickshire?
£120–£350 for an outlet or drainage repair, at West Midlands guide rates including VAT. We confirm the price once we've traced the leak or seen the damage.
Which postcode areas do you cover in Warwickshire?
All of Warwickshire, including the CV postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
Can a flat roof be re-laid with better falls?
Yes, as part of a replacement. Falls are corrected with tapered firring pieces under a new deck or with tapered insulation in a warm roof build-up.
Do new trims need building regulations approval?
Not usually on their own. Approval only becomes a question if the work is part of a larger re-roofing job or alters the structure.
Why is my fascia rotting under a flat roof?
Usually because water is getting behind a loose or badly lapped trim, or running back under the edge because there is no proper drip. The fascia and deck edge are replaced and new trims are fitted to stop it happening again.
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