Billericay at a glance
- Postcode districts
- CM11, CM12
- Population
- about 36,338 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Basildon Council
- Building approval
- Basildon Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Basildon, about 4 miles
- Guide price region
- East of England (+5% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose torch-on felt roofing in Billericay?
Where a flat roof in Billericay already has a felt covering and the building owner wants like-for-like, torch-on is the natural replacement. The old roof is stripped, the deck checked and the new layers laid, often with warm-roof insulation added when the space below is heated.
Billericay's flat roofs are mostly on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced, with plenty on lock-up garage blocks on estates too. The East of England is the driest part of Britain, with parts of the Anglian region around 630 mm a year, so summer heat and UV, not rainfall, do most of the ageing on a felt roof.
How much does a torch-on felt roof cost in Billericay?
Guide price in Billericay: £1,600–£2,750 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in torch-on felt, including VAT at East of England rates. 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 | £1,600–£2,750 |
| Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation | £2,850–£4,900 |
| Block of flats (150 m²), felt + insulation + scaffold | £16,350–£28,550 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,700–£2,950 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,950–£5,150 |
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?
- Vapour control layer and warm-roof insulation where needed
- Hot-works checks and fire watch on every torch-on job
- Mineral-finished cap sheet, upstands, outlets and edge trims
- Deck inspection with replacement of damaged boards
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?
Torch-on felt roofing in Billericay: questions
Do you cover Billericay?
Yes. Billericay is part of our Essex coverage, including postcode districts CM11, CM12. 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 Billericay?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Basildon 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 Billericay?
£1,600–£2,750 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in torch-on felt, at East of England guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
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.
Can I paint or coat an old felt roof?
Reflective or liquid coatings can extend the life of a sound felt roof, but they will not fix wet insulation, a rotten deck or poor falls. A survey shows whether coating or replacement makes more sense.