Cookstown at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BT80
- Population
- about 11,081 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Mid Ulster District Council
- Building approval
- Mid Ulster District Council building control
- Nearest main town
- Craigavon, about 20 miles
- Guide price region
- Northern Ireland (−12% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose torch-on felt roofing in Cookstown?
Torch-on is a good fit in Cookstown when the budget matters but quality cannot slip. Modern polyester-reinforced membranes typically last 15 to 25 years, high-performance systems longer, and manufacturer material guarantees are available on many specified systems, registered where the system allows.
Around Cookstown, flat roofs are common on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats and on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms. Northern Ireland averages roughly 1,150 mm of rain a year, spread over many wet days, so a roof that sheds water quickly to clear outlets lasts far longer than one that holds puddles.
How much does a torch-on felt roof cost in Cookstown?
At Northern Ireland guide rates, a typical 18 m² garage roof in torch-on felt comes to £1,350–£2,300 including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,350–£2,300 |
| Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation | £2,400–£4,100 |
| Block of flats (150 m²), felt + insulation + scaffold | £13,700–£23,950 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,400–£2,450 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,450–£4,300 |
Does replacing a felt roof mean upgrading the insulation?
Usually, yes, when the roof is over a heated space and more than half of it is being re-covered. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland that is renovation of a thermal element, which should be brought towards the renovation U-value where feasible; a Scottish project goes through the council's building standards service, which confirms whether a warrant applies.
A felt replacement is a good point to switch to a warm roof, with insulation laid above the deck under the new membranes. On larger roofs, tapered insulation can also correct poor falls that have caused ponding, which a patch repair cannot fix. Raising the roof level affects upstands and door thresholds, so we check heights at survey. Any approval is arranged by us as part of the job, and the building regulations page sets out the rules by nation.
What's included?
- Strip-off of the existing roof covering and removal of waste
- Vapour control layer and warm-roof insulation where needed
- Two- or three-layer reinforced bitumen membrane with staggered laps
- Hot-works checks and fire watch on every torch-on job
Building control in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, Technical Booklet F1 sets roof insulation at 0.18 W/m²K when a roof over a heated room is renovated or newly built, where that's feasible. The district council's building control should be contacted before work starts, and we prepare the details it asks for. More on the rules.
Which nearby areas do we also cover?
Torch-on felt roofing in Cookstown: questions
Do you cover Cookstown?
Yes. Cookstown is part of our County Tyrone coverage, including postcode districts BT80. 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 Cookstown?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Mid Ulster District Council building control. 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 torch-on felt roof cost in Cookstown?
£1,350–£2,300 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in torch-on felt, at Northern Ireland guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Can torch-on felt be laid in wet weather?
Not in rain or on a wet deck, because moisture trapped under the membrane causes blisters. Light cold weather is usually workable, but we will postpone rather than lay on a damp surface.
Is torch-on felt better than the old felt roofs?
Yes, considerably. Modern torch-on membranes are polymer-modified and polyester-reinforced, laid in bonded layers, and typically last much longer than the older felt systems they replace.