Cleethorpes at a glance
- Postcode districts
- DN35
- Population
- about 38,996 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- North East Lincolnshire Council
- Building approval
- North East Lincolnshire Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Grimsby, about 2 miles
- Guide price region
- East Midlands (−2% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose torch-on felt roofing in Cleethorpes?
Torch-on felt suits property owners in Cleethorpes 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.
Around Cleethorpes, flat roofs are common on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers and on lock-up garage blocks on estates. The East Midlands is drier than the west of Britain, so most flat roofs here fail through age, UV and poor detailing at upstands rather than sheer rainfall.
How much does a torch-on felt roof cost in Cleethorpes?
Guide price in Cleethorpes: £1,500–£2,550 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in torch-on felt, including VAT at East Midlands 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 | £1,500–£2,550 |
| Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation | £2,650–£4,600 |
| Block of flats (150 m²), felt + insulation + scaffold | £15,250–£26,650 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,550–£2,750 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,750–£4,800 |
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?
- Deck inspection with replacement of damaged boards
- Vapour control layer and warm-roof insulation where needed
- 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?
Torch-on felt roofing in Cleethorpes: questions
Do you cover Cleethorpes?
Yes. Cleethorpes is part of our Lincolnshire coverage, including postcode districts DN35. 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 Cleethorpes?
Where the work needs approval it goes to North East Lincolnshire 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 Cleethorpes?
£1,500–£2,550 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in torch-on felt, at East Midlands 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.
How long does it take to lay a torch-on felt roof?
A garage roof typically takes one to two days and an insulated extension two to three. Larger roofs and blocks are phased over longer, with each area made weathertight before the team leaves.