Hastings at a glance
- Postcode districts
- TN34, TN35, TN37, TN38
- Population
- about 92,855 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Hastings Borough Council
- Building approval
- Hastings Borough Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Eastbourne, about 14 miles
- Guide price region
- South East (+10% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose torch-on felt roofing in Hastings?
Torch-on felt suits property owners in Hastings who want a dependable, layered roof without paying the top price per square metre. With two or three bonded layers, a single small defect in one sheet need not lead to a leak, which is a real advantage on larger roofs that are hard to inspect often.
In and around Hastings, flat roofs are typically found on lock-up garage blocks on estates, and on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats. Much of the South East sits in the drier Thames catchment at roughly 730 mm of rain a year, so the usual failures are at joints, upstands and outlets rather than from sheer volume of rain.
How much does a torch-on felt roof cost in Hastings?
For Hastings we use South East rates: £1,650–£2,900 is the guide for a typical 18 m² garage roof in torch-on felt, VAT included. 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 | £1,650–£2,900 |
| Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation | £3,000–£5,150 |
| Block of flats (150 m²), felt + insulation + scaffold | £17,100–£29,900 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,750–£3,100 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £3,100–£5,350 |
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?
- Mineral-finished cap sheet, upstands, outlets and edge trims
- Two- or three-layer reinforced bitumen membrane with staggered laps
- Strip-off of the existing roof covering and removal of waste
- Hot-works checks and fire watch on every torch-on job
Building regulations in England
Replacing more than half of a flat roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so the roof is insulated to around 0.16 W/m²K where that's technically and economically feasible, and the work is notified to building control: the council or a registered building control approver, unless a registered competent person self-certifies it. A roof on a new extension is built to 0.15 W/m²K. Patch repairs, and most unheated detached garages, don't trigger the upgrade. Structural changes, or a new covering that adds 15% or more to the roof's weight, also need approval. More on the rules.
Which nearby areas do we also cover?
- Bexhill-on-Sea · 5 mi
- Hailsham · 14 mi
- Eastbourne · 14 mi
- Seaford · 22 mi
- Uckfield · 23 mi
- Crowborough · 23 mi
Torch-on felt roofing in Hastings: questions
Do you cover Hastings?
Yes. Hastings is part of our East Sussex coverage, including postcode districts TN34, TN35, TN37, TN38. 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 Hastings?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Hastings Borough Council building control, or a registered building control approver. 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 Hastings?
£1,650–£2,900 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in torch-on felt, at South East guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Why does my felt roof have blisters?
Blisters usually form when moisture or air trapped beneath the felt expands in the sun. A few small, intact blisters may be monitored, but widespread or split blisters point to a repair or replacement.
Can torch-on felt go over an existing felt roof?
Sometimes, if the old roof is dry, well bonded and the deck is sound. Often stripping is better, because overlaying can trap moisture and hide rot; our guide to overlay or strip explains how we decide.