- Price per m²
- £55–£97
- Typical life
- 15–25 years
- Manufacturer guarantees
- 10–20 year material guarantees on specified systems
- Typical garage roof
- £1,400–£2,400
Merthyr Tydfil at a glance
- Largest towns
- Merthyr Tydfil, Treharris
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Building control
- Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
- Neighbouring areas
- Rhondda Cynon Taf · Blaenau Gwent · Caerphilly · Torfaen
- Guide price region
- Wales (−8% on West Midlands rates)
How much does a torch-on felt roof cost in Merthyr Tydfil?
Guide prices including VAT at Wales 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 | £1,400–£2,400 |
| Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation | £2,500–£4,300 |
| Block of flats (150 m²), felt + insulation + scaffold | £14,300–£25,000 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,450–£2,600 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,600–£4,500 |
Which flat roofs are common in Merthyr Tydfil?
Flat roofs in Merthyr Tydfil sit on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced, lock-up garage blocks on estates and shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats. Wales averages roughly 1,460 mm of rain a year, among the wettest in Britain, so we design for steady run-off: proper falls, clear outlets and upstands well above the finished roof. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building regulations in Wales
Welsh guidance is that most re-roofing needs building control approval, so it's worth checking whenever more than a quarter of a roof is replaced or repaired. Renovated roofs are upgraded to around 0.16 W/m²K where feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.13 W/m²K under the Welsh Approved Document L. In Merthyr Tydfil the application goes to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. More on the rules.
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.
How long does a torch-on felt roof last, and what is the guarantee?
A modern torch-on roof typically lasts 15 to 25 years, and high-performance systems with better membranes can last longer. That is a big step up from older felt roofs, which were often single-layer, unreinforced or poorly bonded.
What shortens the life of a felt roof is usually visible: mineral chippings worn away so the bitumen is exposed to sunlight, blisters where moisture was trapped, split laps, and upstands that have slumped or pulled away from the wall. Ponding speeds all of this up.
Manufacturer material guarantees are available on many specified torch-on systems; they often depend on a particular build-up and registration, which we handle where the system allows. Every re-roof also comes with our written workmanship guarantee, the length of which is stated in the quote, and insurance-backed options can be discussed. Our flat roof lifespan guide compares felt with the other systems.
Which towns in Merthyr Tydfil do we cover?
Torch-on felt roofing in Merthyr Tydfil: questions
Which towns in Merthyr Tydfil do you cover?
All of Merthyr Tydfil. 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 torch-on felt roof cost in Merthyr Tydfil?
£1,400–£2,400 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in torch-on felt, at Wales guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which postcode areas do you cover in Merthyr Tydfil?
All of Merthyr Tydfil, including the CF postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
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.
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.
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.
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